Dark Circles

Breckgirl
Breckgirl Posts: 606 Member
edited September 25 in Motivation and Support
I have dark circles around my eyes...not just under my eyes but my whole eye! I look like Uncle Festus from the Addams Family! Besides makeup, does anyone know how to fix this? And yes, I get 8 hours of sleep.
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  • humblemonkey
    humblemonkey Posts: 576 Member
    BUMP!
    I have this problem too... and it has gotten worse lately! makeup doesnt do a good job of covering...
  • catysthename
    catysthename Posts: 278 Member
    BUMP BUMP BUMP!!!
  • choley222
    choley222 Posts: 57
    I have that problem and my doctor says it has to do with my anemia. I use under eye creams and they help a lot. Right now I am using one that has vitamin C added to it and it is working the best, I just can't remember the name of it right now.
  • annabanana05
    annabanana05 Posts: 69
    same here me too!
  • rockabyesarojane
    rockabyesarojane Posts: 471
    check your iron levels?
  • AnneGenevieveS
    AnneGenevieveS Posts: 441 Member
    Can be a lot worse/darker if you have poor nutrition... but its genetic for some people. nothing much you can do about that part :(
  • polar5554
    polar5554 Posts: 576 Member
    http://www.lhj.com/style/beauty/makeup/the-10-best-undereye-concealers/?page=1
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I freeze spoons, and after I'm done washing my face I put the spoons on my eyes...I also use that caffeine eye roller with the cover up from loreal in the morning...it works pretty good, it's well worth the price.
  • Dreamerlove
    Dreamerlove Posts: 441 Member
    I had this problem when I was really stressed last year. I was also eating very healthy. Once I fixed the stress and started eating fruits and veggies it went away. I also take w omen's one-a-day metabolism multi vitamins and fish oil. Hope this helps....
  • catysthename
    catysthename Posts: 278 Member
    I freeze spoons, and after I'm done washing my face I put the spoons on my eyes...I also use that caffeine eye roller with the cover up from loreal in the morning...it works pretty good, it's well worth the price.

    What does freezing spoons do? lol
  • catysthename
    catysthename Posts: 278 Member
    I freeze spoons, and after I'm done washing my face I put the spoons on my eyes...I also use that caffeine eye roller with the cover up from loreal in the morning...it works pretty good, it's well worth the price.

    What does freezing spoons do? lol
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    It's genetic for me. My whole family has deep set eyes. I use the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy (makeup artist from What Not to Wear) brightener. It's a pinkish concealer that you dab in the darkest areas. But you have to use it very lightly, or it looks bizarre.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    It's genetic for me. My whole family has deep set eyes. I use the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy (makeup artist from What Not to Wear) brightener. It's a pinkish concealer that you dab in the darkest areas. But you have to use it very lightly, or it looks bizarre.
  • Breckgirl
    Breckgirl Posts: 606 Member
    check your iron levels?

    My iron is always on the low side, it's in my genes! I'll make a better effort to keep it up.
  • Breckgirl
    Breckgirl Posts: 606 Member
    I freeze spoons, and after I'm done washing my face I put the spoons on my eyes...I also use that caffeine eye roller with the cover up from loreal in the morning...it works pretty good, it's well worth the price.

    Caffine Eye Roller? It puts caffine on your eyes?
  • epa422
    epa422 Posts: 1,009
    It could be related to allergies, too. They're called allergic shiners, I kid you not. I have them even on my allergy meds. If you figure out a way to get rid of them, let me know!
  • Breckgirl
    Breckgirl Posts: 606 Member
    I had this problem when I was really stressed last year. I was also eating very healthy. Once I fixed the stress and started eating fruits and veggies it went away. I also take w omen's one-a-day metabolism multi vitamins and fish oil. Hope this helps....

    Stress is just a way of life for me right now. Work fulltime and go to college. But I could start with the vitamins.
  • Breckgirl
    Breckgirl Posts: 606 Member
    I just realized that my cat, Ace, has dark circles around his eyes too. LMAO! They say you resemble your pet...he looks better in his dark circles than I do in mine.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I freeze spoons, and after I'm done washing my face I put the spoons on my eyes...I also use that caffeine eye roller with the cover up from loreal in the morning...it works pretty good, it's well worth the price.

    What does freezing spoons do? lol

    put them on your eyes, and they fit because they're concave...it stops swelling and discoloration...kind of like putting cucumbers on your eyes during a facial
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I freeze spoons, and after I'm done washing my face I put the spoons on my eyes...I also use that caffeine eye roller with the cover up from loreal in the morning...it works pretty good, it's well worth the price.

    Caffine Eye Roller? It puts caffine on your eyes?

    lol yes...google it, it works
  • Breckgirl
    Breckgirl Posts: 606 Member
    I freeze spoons, and after I'm done washing my face I put the spoons on my eyes...I also use that caffeine eye roller with the cover up from loreal in the morning...it works pretty good, it's well worth the price.

    Caffine Eye Roller? It puts caffine on your eyes?

    lol yes...google it, it works

    Cool! Thanks!
  • Breckgirl
    Breckgirl Posts: 606 Member
    I freeze spoons, and after I'm done washing my face I put the spoons on my eyes...I also use that caffeine eye roller with the cover up from loreal in the morning...it works pretty good, it's well worth the price.

    Caffine Eye Roller? It puts caffine on your eyes?

    lol yes...google it, it works

    I wonder if frozen coffee ice cubes would be the same?
  • debbimj
    debbimj Posts: 29
    My doc says it can be genetic, low iron, or allergies . . . wish you the best with this :glasses:
  • Breckgirl
    Breckgirl Posts: 606 Member
    http://www.lhj.com/style/beauty/makeup/the-10-best-undereye-concealers/?page=1

    Thanks, I'll check this out!
  • sillygoose1977
    sillygoose1977 Posts: 2,151 Member
    Mine are hereditary so I just buy really good concealer. Try Amazing Cosmetics concealer. Its about $42 for an ounce but it's awesome and lasts a long time. Over the concealer I dab Bare Minerals powder concealer. I have tried all the creams but nothing works. :grumble: Thanks, mom
  • rschmmidt
    rschmmidt Posts: 296
    bump!
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    good question. I have the same problem. I will try some of the remedies mentioned. THanks Guys.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    yeah, but ice cubes melt down your face, and the metal stays cold longer...spoons are a lot less messy lol and they fit your eyeballs
  • catysthename
    catysthename Posts: 278 Member
    yeah, but ice cubes melt down your face, and the metal stays cold longer...spoons are a lot less messy lol and they fit your eyeballs

    And it really works?? I mean it sounds pretty bizarre...lol
  • Breckgirl
    Breckgirl Posts: 606 Member
    I'm surprised how many people have this problem. I'm glad we have so many helpfull people to go to for advise! Thanks everyone. :heart: :heart:
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