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I look like I've got mascara smeared under my eyes.

2007-01-02 16:35:25 · 27 answers · asked by Whatever 5 in Beauty & Style Other - Beauty & Style

I get plenty of sleep.

2007-01-02 16:38:22 · update #1

27 answers

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2007-01-03 17:26:52 · answer #1 · answered by Who's Barry Badarnath? 1 · 2 0

If you get plenty of sleep then you should get All About Eyes from Clinique. It is AMAZING. I have the same problem. And its working GREAT! They also have an All About Eyes cream that is mixed with concealer. You should also drink water to keep your skin hydrated. *if your wondering All About Eyes is a cream that you rub under your eyes and it softens the skin and magically (well im sure scientifically, but i don't know how) make the circles, bags, and black go away. with some time of course*

2007-01-02 16:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by Horselvr12 2 · 1 0

Oddly enough I am actually doing something right now to help my own circles. Take those make up squares that you can get in like 100 packs at wal-mart and cut them in half them make half moons out of them. Take the cap off of the milk and fill it with milk and pour it over the cotton squares. Tap the excess milk away and put them over your eyes until they dry. Do it about two or three times a week. The first time I did it, I saw a different that night!

2007-01-02 16:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by russianchix 2 · 0 0

while you're turning out to be adequate sleep, and you have not been punched in the face those days (merely kidding!), try laying a chilly spoon over each and each of your eyes. which could shrink puffiness and make the circles relatively much less seen. Sorry, yet cover up is the only element you're able to do here! Dab a splash decrease than your eyes and rub it in.

2016-10-19 09:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

SAME PROBLEM
i have actually gotten the mascara under the eye insult.
wear vivid eyeshadow to draw up the eyes
drink a lot of water, eat ur veggies, use some conceeler now and then.
blame ur parents for them, its all genetics!
Also, come up with some good comebacks when people mention them.
P.S. mine arent black, more of a darker color than my face, u know?

2007-01-02 16:47:21 · answer #5 · answered by Allison Wonderland 3 · 1 0

I have the best solution for that and it works. Use ice and rub it around your eyes twice a day (1 time for morning & 1 time for night)

2007-01-02 16:45:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

while relaxing with eyes closed, place 2 slices of cucumber on your eyes. use concealer under your make up. if this doesn't work wear shades and learn to live with it. God bless!

2007-01-02 16:46:12 · answer #7 · answered by jasmine 2 · 0 0

for a quick fix, you smudge a little of red lipstick to neutralize the color before putting a concealer or foundation.. it will lessen the the dark color under your eyes..

2007-01-02 16:41:58 · answer #8 · answered by rockstarv 1 · 1 0

1. Establish whether or not this condition runs in the family. Dark circles in particular are believed to frequently be hereditary. This doesn’t mean that you can’t do anything about the conditions, but you should be prepared for minimal success actually trying to get rid of them.
2. Identify allergens. Allergies may be the most common cause of skin discoloration and puffiness under the eyes. If allergies are the root of your problem, you simply need to treat them or remove the allergen (i.e., the thing to which you are allergic). Seasonal allergy problems such as hay fever can frequently be effectively treated with over-the-counter and prescription medications. For other allergies the best course of action is usually avoidance. If your dark circles or puffiness are constant, you may have an undetected food allergy or an allergy to a chemical in your home or workplace. Talk to a dermatologist for help determining what you may be allergic to.
3. Get plenty of sleep nightly. It’s not entirely clear why inadequate sleep results in dark circles under the eyes, but we’ve all seen it happen either to ourselves or someone we know. For one thing, lack of sleep tends to cause the skin to become paler (thus increasing the appearance of darkness under the eyes), and it reduces circulation. It’s also believed that too little time lying down is a cause in itself. Determine how much sleep you need (it’s usually 7-9 hours per night) and try to get that amount regularly for a couple of weeks to see if that helps. Remember that alcohol and drugs can adversely affect the quality of your sleep; abstain from these products or use only in moderation for best results.
4. Treat your skin while you sleep. There are overnight facial masques available that may help reduce the appearance of puffiness or discoloration, but you can also make your own. Just before you go to bed, take a washcloth and wet it just a bit with cold water. Then squeeze out any excess water and place it over your eyes as you sleep.
5. Apply cool tea bags, an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth, or cucumber slices to your eyes daily. The tannin in tea bags has been shown to reduce swelling and discoloration, and cucumber slices have long been used to reduce puffiness and refresh the appearance of skin around the eyes. Lie down, preferably in the morning, and leave fresh cucumber slices or cool, damp caffeinated tea bags (you can refrigerate them overnight so they’ll be ready) over your eyes for about 10-15 minutes. Keep your eyes closed.
6. Wash your face with cool to somewhat cold water in the morning or when puffiness occurs. The cold water will cause blood vessels to constrict, and thus reduces swelling.
7. Try to relax the space. You can do this by wetting a Q-tip and then freezing it for a little while. Then you should gently wipe under your eyes in the areas where the circles are occurring. When wiping, close your eyes and try not to flinch.
8. Apply an eye cream containing vitamin K and retinol. Dark circles may be caused by a deficiency of vitamin K. Regardless of the cause, however, recent research has shown that skin creams containing these two ingredients reduce puffiness and discoloration significantly in many patients. Long-term daily use seems to have the greatest effect.
9. Avoid rubbing your eyes. Usually rubbing of the eyes is brought on by allergies, but not always. Regardless of the reason, stop doing it. The rubbing irritates the skin and can break tiny capillaries beneath the skin, causing both puffiness and discoloration.
10. Eat a healthy, balanced diet and drink plenty of water. A whole host of cosmetic problems can be attributed to vitamin deficiencies. Dark circles and puffiness are often attributed to lack of vitamin K or inadequate antioxidants. Be sure to get plenty of fruits and vegetables—especially cabbage, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables—and take a daily vitamin supplement if necessary. Get adequate fluids to improve circulation.
11. Reduce salt intake. Excess salt causes the body to retain water in unusual places, and this can result in puffiness under the eyes. Too much salt can also impair your circulation, and cause the blood vessels under the skin to appear bluer.
12. Quit smoking. Smoking causes vascular (blood vessel) problems that can not only threaten your life, but also make your blood vessels appear more prominent and bluer beneath the skin.
13. Cover the problem up with cosmetics. If all else fails, use a yellow or flesh-toned color which will camouflage the problem.
14. To do away with the unsightly swelling, use a little Preparation H or hemorrhoid cream. Just be careful not to put it too close to your eyes. It will shrink the skin if it is swollen, but won't make the dark circles go away.


Tips

* Food allergies and sensitivities play a major part in under-eye circles. Processed foods with artificial colors and preservatives as well as milk allergies can cause this problem.
* You could also consult a Chinese medical practitioner, who may be able to alleviate the condition.
* The Internet abounds with home remedies. While the most common are cucumbers and tea bags, there are a number of others. Feel free to test them out, as some may work for some people, but use common sense.


Warnings

* Be careful about what type of teabag you use. If you have allergies a tea bag like chamomile might swell your eyes.
* Do not apply ice or extremely cold water directly to the skin around the eyes for more than a couple of seconds.
* Exercise caution when using a new cosmetic product or trying a home remedy. If the condition worsens, or if you exhibit other symptoms, discontinue use immediately and contact your primary care physician or dermatologist for severe or persisting symptoms.

2007-01-02 16:38:34 · answer #9 · answered by steffers4979 4 · 1 1

Rub preporation H under ur eyes.... It's a trick I learned from Hooters. The girls rub it under their eyes everyday

2007-01-02 16:37:23 · answer #10 · answered by Manita 3 · 0 1

Rest. Try a melatonin supplement and sleep in complete darkness away from any running electric appliances and outlets if you can.

Peace!

2007-01-02 16:37:10 · answer #11 · answered by carole 7 · 0 2

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