Dark under eye circles be gone!

I've always had them, some times they're worse then usual. It seems the older I get the more I need to do to make sure measures are taken to avoid undereye circles. And I'm still in my twenties!! I hate to think of what it will be like in 10 years. First I tried "Neutrogena Radiance Boost" and honestly, it leaves a bit of a greasy after feel so I don't really recommend using it with make up.
What the package says:

-Brightens eye area
-Reduces the appearance of dark circles & puffiness
-Ophthalmologist tested
-Neutrogena Radiance Boost Eye Cream, formulated with Protient, an effective anti-oxidant, is clinically proven to revitalize the eye area in just one week
-Clinically Proven to Brighten eye area and overall eye appearance
-Immediately reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness
-Significantly reduce the appearance of fine lines
-Immediately soothe and moisturize the overall eye area
-Ophthalmologist tested
-Dermatologist tested
-Allergy tested
-Suitable for contact lens wearers


Did it "boost my radiance?" Somewhat.. It did leave my eye area moisturized as well so I use it occasionally. It brightened my eye area too.
Then I bought Nivea anti wrinkle plus energizing Q10... and I've been using it ever since! As you probably know, you can't just use any eye cream. It's best to find one suited for your skin age (and type if possible) to reap most benefits and not do more harm then good. This one is actually recommended for people ages 30+.
It also contains a bit of SPF and helped banish my under eye circles. Your supposed to use it every night and day.

Plus it leaves skin moisturized and prevents fine lines. I also heard that Nivea products are ALOT less harsh then many other products out there which always gets an A+ in my book.

From experience, using creams alone doesn't work. It's best to use them in comibation with the following other tips. Otherwise your only treating your skin/body externally.
Example: when I had stopped working out, and was eating unhealthy, I used to use creams. They helped only a bit. Now that I excersize more and try and avoid junk, my skin and circulation are better. You can also pile on a ton of creams but if you don't sleep enough, it won't really help much.


-Usually people get dark under eye circles from having tired eyes (or they're just heriditary). So straining your eyes behind a computer or not getting enough sleep will definitly make them worse.

-Excersizing really boosts circulation so go for a half hour walk, or better yet do some cardio/aerobics at the gym.

-Fresh fruits and a healthy diet will make your skin naturally healthy from the inside out. When I used to eat alot of junk and/or fried foods (which I still have a weakness for) my skin looked pretty drab and unhealthy. I think I also broke out more with acne. Another reason to eat healthier and have water, fiber, etc is that it promotes a healthy digestive system. This releases toxins from your body which is good for your skin.

Remember, you don't only want to put creams and get a quick fix. It's best to see what your body is telling you and try other natural ways to nix those annoying beauty woes.. :)