After hitting 30 during the pandemic (Ugh!), small, blue half-moons began appearing under my eyes, likely due to stress, insomnia, and genetics (Thanks, Mom!). But since I didn’t have any plans outside of my 300-square-foot Brooklyn apartment, I didn’t pay much attention to my dark circles.
Now, years later — with even bigger, bluer undereye marks — I constantly notice them… and want them gone. Or at least, smaller. Concealer is an option, but I’ve been searching for a more long-lasting solution. Turns out, a fantastic eye cream (especially one enriched with brightening vitamin C) can do wonders in reducing dark circles. Enter the recently upgraded Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Creme, an award-winning eye cream chosen by Allure Readers’ Choice.
This lightweight, peach-tinted cream effortlessly blends into my skin, providing hydration and brightening to the undereye area. That means I can sometimes even skip concealer. A tiny amount goes a long way. I gently apply the cream around my eyes using my ring finger. While I typically prefer using vitamin C products in the morning (prior to moisturizer and sunscreen), this eye cream is so good that I use it both day and night. Goodbye, dark circles!
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