We assume you’ve googled ‘the best eye cream for puffiness’ or ‘’how to conceal dark spots’ at least once.

Since there are a number of different causes for dark circles and puffy eyes, there’s also a few different ways of minimising them. Although you can’t totally prevent the dreaded under-eye visitors, targeting and reducing them is a lot easier than you think!

From topical solutions including undereye cream for dark circles and the best eye masks and makeup products that’ll help you to conceal dark spots, to simple diet tweaks and even the position you’re sleeping in, we’ve got you covered.  

Yep, whether you’ve got allergies, thin under-eye skin, or you’re not getting the right amount of sleep, here are some ways to reduce puffiness and brighten under-eye discolouration and darkness.

If you’d do almost anything to rid yourself of dark circles and puffy under eye-bags… keep reading.

SWITCH UP YOUR SLEEP SITUATION Making sure that you get your 8 hours of sleep a night is a pretty basic but key way to prevent and reduce your symptoms. When you’re not getting enough sleep, you can end up with swelling around the eyes, which is caused by an excessive accumulation of fluids in the skin tissue. Where possible, avoid sleeping face down as it could block your nasal sinuses and cause an even bigger fluid build-up. Instead, prop your head up with a couple of pillows to improve circulation and catch those zzz’s, the right way.

TOPICAL EYE CREAMS
There are a number of topical products including under eye creams for dark circles that can help reduce stubborn symptoms. If you’ve got naturally thin skin under your eyes, one the best under eye cream for dark circles should be packed with Vitamin C, as it encourages the production of collagen which makes the skin less thin. Innoxa formulate soothing and gentle products designed to improve dark circles and puffiness, packed with active ingredient Haloxyl ® that prevents and lessens the appearance of dark circles. Products also include active ingredient Eyedeline™ that work to reduce the fluid retention that leads to puffiness and dark circles. Try our Anti-Ageing Anti-Wrinkle + Dark Circles Eye Cream for a calming dark circle eye treatment for the most sensitive of skin.

SHEET MASKS FOR EYES
The intense hydration of a face mask will help to smoothen, brighten and nourishes the eye contour, leaving you feeling fresh and glowing. Tired eyes, no more. If you’re still waiting for your new eye cream for puffiness and dark circles, grab an Innoxa under eye mask sheet. Cooling hydration in the form of a simple and easy-to-use sheet mask, it’s soaked in a serum is packed with aloe extract and vitamin E to brighten, nourish and minimise the appearance of dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles. Make a night of it with Netflix and herbal tea – what more could you want?

SPF AND ANTIHISTAMINES

Always protect your skin with SPF. Ultraviolet rays can really damage your skin, causing discolouration and pigmentation that make dark circles a whole lot worse. Also, if you feel like you’ve tried the best eye cream for puffiness and you’re still suffering, you could have allergies and not even realise it! We recommend making an appointment with your doctor, who will be able to give you a real diagnosis and point you in the right direction.  

HYDRATION & A HEALTHY DIET

Swap that glass of vino for a glass of water and put that delicious pre-made pasta sauce down because ladies, alcohol and salt are not your friend. As delicious as they both are too much salt and not enough water will dehydrate you, resulting in puffiness. Why? Because sodium actually retain water in the body, in turn causing bloating. And yes, bloating can happen anywhere in the body. Nowhere is safe. Also, eating foods rich in vitamin C and K can reduce your dark circles too. Head to your local and load up on cucumber, blueberries and watermelon. Our favourite beauty food has got to be cucumber – not only does its high-water content rehydrate, but it’s packed with collagen-boosting silica and vitamin K which increases the elasticity of blood vessels and lessens the look of dark circles.

CORRECT AND CONCEAL

And just remember, one of the best ways to conceal dark circles is with makeup.

If you’re still waiting for your new skincare regime to kick in and wondering how to conceal dark spots in the meantime… correct and conceal. We recommend using our colour correcting pen in the appropriate colour to target and neutralise your specific problem area first. Then, using a concealer in a lighter tone than your actual skin colour, lightly pat over the top to brighten up your dark areas.

The skin under the eye is one of the most delicate parts on the body, choose makeup products that are both gentle and nourishing to sensitive areas.