The best products for getting rid of dark circles

10 of our favourite formulas, reviewed
You can blame a lack of sleep for your dark circles all you like, but chances are that if they linger more than 24 hours, there are deeper issues at play. Other causes of dark circles include genetics (bummer), allergies (easily fixed), thinning skin (ageing strikes again) and pigmentation (we’ve got one word for you: sunscreen). Knowing the reason behind your dark eye circles will go a long way to helping you find the perfect product for the job.
Eye creams, serums, eye masks or skin-care-meets-concealer hybrids; you can take your pick of formulas to help erase dark circles.
What to look for in your eye cream
The best product for dark circles is one that tackles a couple of issues at once. When the skin under your eyes thins with age, the tiny blood vessels become more noticeable, hence the purple tinge you can see staring back at you in the mirror. Look for collagen in your eye cream to combat this. Light-reflective particles equal brightening, and for dark circle sufferers that’s a very good thing. Cooling formulas are also winners because they constrict dilated vessels. Caffeine helps reduce inflammation and licorice root brightens the appearance of skin.
For most people, dryness around the eyes is a common concern, so the texture of a nourishing cream will generally help fix any crepiness. But if you have an oily skin type, try a gel or oil-free formula.
How long do eye creams take to work?
Unfortunately dark circles may appear overnight but they certainly don’t disappear as quickly. In fact, you may need to stick with your eye cream for two to three months to really see those panda eyes fade. Just remember, with perseverance comes great rewards!
Our top 10 list of the best eye creams for dark circles in Australia
To help you disappear your dark circles, we’ve hunted down the product leaders to bring you the best eye cream for dark circles, reviews included.











Chelsea is BEAUTYcrew’s Contributing Editor. She has a sweet spot for anything that claims to make skin glow and won’t leave the house without a slick of mascara. Chelsea has 10 years of experience as a beauty editor and her words can be found on BEAUTYcrew, Women’s Health, Daily Addict, The Joye and Primped.