12 Products You Need To Get Rid Of Dark Circles cosmopolitan.com

Lots of people deal with dark under-eye circles (no fun!) — but why do they appear? Dr. Francesca Fusco at Wexler Dermatology says major causes can include hyperpigmentation or thin under-eye skin that makes bluish blood vessels more pronounced. Dark circles, which refer to any darkness just underneath your lower eyelids, often go hand-in-hand with other skin issues like puffiness, loss of collagen, and overall skin dullness.

Although the causes are often genetic and can take time and money to reverse using fillers and fractional lasers, Dr. Fusco recommends using eye treatments with cooling effects, and/or ingredients such as retinol, antioxidants, glycolic acid, peptides, and hydroquinone. Here, 12 products that are game-changers in the dark-circle department, whether you're looking for quicker results or a more long-term solution.