undereye circles

anyone have any good remedies for dark undereye circles? even a good concealer would be great.

Undereye circles have pleged me for years, since I remember. According to my cosmetic surgeon (yes I have even consulted one for this), its a cause of thin skin under the eyes which allow the blood vessels to show through. He recommended using AHAVA, Mineral Eye Cream to draw out some of the mosture from the skin in order to shrink and minimize the blood vessels. Just started it, so I don't know if it works, it typically takes 6-8 weeks to see any difference. I also use Keromask Masking Cream as a concealer. Oldly enough, whenever I'm on vacation on the beach, my undereye circles disappear... I think its being in the sun and drying out my skinn that works (I don't tan).

Good Luck, I know its a huge pain in the A#$.

Monika

Do you have allergies or do you smoke?

My mom has them and I do too, so I can see the genetics answer is true.

I heard if you put a cold face mask on it helps shrink them as well as cucumber slices. i ahven't tried them but I'm tempted to the day before the wedding.

I was considering getting facials every couple weeks (at least until my wedding-i want to look good in pictures!) but I don't know if that will help or be a waste of money. The pampering would be nice.

I have really dark circles all the time, too. If I don't wear make-up, people are constantly asking me if I am feeling ok or telling me I look tired! I just never leave the house without concealer and I find it does the trick. I use a MAC concealer now that I really like. The key is to get dark enough coverage, without something so cakey that it cracks and makes lines under your eyes. Most liquid concealers I've tried from the drug store are too transparent and don't give enough coverage. I find the solid sticks are too cakey. But, the MAC (it's a liquid in a tube) does the trick for me.