“Dark circles are a common complaint with clients who experience constipation. So, eating a healthy balanced diet with a high fibre content is essential,” he continues. “Finally, the importance of vigorous daily exercise and proper hydration cannot be underestimated in the fight against dark circles.”

Why Use An Under Eye Cream?

Eight hours sleep, drinking lots (try these water bottles) and having a perfect diet every day might be the goal, but it’s rarely the reality. Under-eye creams act as a shortcut and can help minimise the appearance of dark circles by reducing inflammation, and with minimal effort from you.

To get a little technical, the light reflecting pigments found in some eye creams can brighten and lighten the overall appearance of dark shadows and pigment, and detoxifying ingredients in the form of vitamin C, caffeine, ginseng and anti-oxidant botanical extracts help to stimulate and improve circulation in the area.

Bonus tips: Using a roller ball or applicator stick will also help massage the area to aid circulation and the drainage of toxins. Alternatively, you can massage the area with your fingertips by patting the eye cream into the skin working from the corners to the outer eye.

Also, try storing your eye cream or gel in the fridge to give it extra de-puffing power (the roller ball style ones are especially pleasing on a hangover) and use an under-eye concealer on top if you’re looking particularly haunted. On the hunt for a quick fix? Here’s our edit of the best under eye treatments.

The Best Eye Treatments for Dark Circles

Bulldog Age Defence Eye Roll-On

For a wallet-friendly intro to eye creams, Bulldog’s inexpensive roller ball technology is featured here with a formula that includes rosemary, echinacea and Vitamin E.

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Molton Brown Men’s Anti-Fatigue Bai Ji Eye Gel

Molton Brown’s gel features a bai ji and algae extract combination to help moisturize skin and reduce puffy eyes. Soothing and refreshing, pack this one in your carry-on for long-haul flights.