Dark Circles
Dark circles can come from visible blood vessels, pigment or shadows beneath the eyes. Targeted eye treatments and lymphatic massage can reduce puffiness, while a vitamin C or peptide eye cream keeps the eye area looking hydrated each day.
Last updated October 7, 2026
What causes it
The skin under the eyes is the thinnest on the face, so blood vessels show through as blue or brown tones. Genetics, lack of sleep, allergies, dehydration and volume loss with age all deepen the shadow.
Which treatments help?
Which products help?
Common questions
Can a treatment get rid of dark circles?
Treatments that stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage visibly brighten and de-puff the under-eye area. Hereditary pigmentation can be lightened but not erased.
Do eye creams actually work?
A good eye cream with vitamin C, peptides or caffeine hydrates and brightens the thin under-eye skin. It will not change bone structure or deep hollowing.
Why are my dark circles worse some days?
Sleep, salt, alcohol and allergies all change how much fluid and blood pool under the eyes. A cold compress and gentle massage help on bad mornings.
Is under-eye concealer bad for the skin?
No, but remove it gently. Rubbing the thin under-eye skin with harsh removers causes irritation that makes circles look darker.
Still not sure where to start?
The Skin Code Quiz matches your skin with the right treatments and products in about a minute.