How to get rid of dark circles and other traces of fatigue effectively?
Because there are a multitude of factors that favor it (first and foremost, blue light emitted by screens, stress and anxiety, poor eating habits or even too regular consumption of tea and coffee, etc.), Lack of sleep is often considered the great evil of our century. And the consequences are seen directly on our face: marked dark circles, dull complexion and lack of luminosity… While in France, it is estimated that two out of three people* have suffered from sleep disorders over the last 8 days, cosmetic brands have fully understood the issues behind the development of treatments capable of treating or masking the apparent signs of fatigue. An update on what has been put in place, and what is really working.
*according to a survey carried out by Ifop for Les-Matelas.fr in 2022.
5 solutions to effectively treat and camouflage signs of fatigue
For the eye area
Concealer patches
A real little revolution, anti-dark circles patches promise to reduce signs of fatigue (dark circles, swelling and even fine lines) in just a few minutes and then display a fresh and rested look. An immediate boost effect that we owe to formulas loaded with active ingredients.
THE DetoxifEYE Smoothing Eye Patches Pixi
Coconut, cucumber, caffeine, hyaluronic acid… Here are some of the active ingredients contained in these patches which 1) effectively decongest and erase all traces of dark circles, 2) d soothe the epidermis, 3) prevent dehydration of the skin.
Avant Skincare Collagen Hydrogel Eyelets
The star ingredient of these patches for the eyes (but also the lips)? Collagen, which aims to smooth small wrinkles and crow’s feet, but also hyaluronic acid, to boost the hydration of the very fine skin around the eyes, and aloe vera, stimulating collagen production.
Seasonly Reusable Eye Patches
Designed to boost eye contour care, these patches from the clean cosmetics brand Seasonally, allow better penetration of active ingredients for a deeply hydrated look. Please note that in an eco-responsible approach, these masks are reusable. Simply wash them in lukewarm water with neutral soap to be able to reuse them as you wish.
THE Cooling Water Eye Patches Milk Makeup
Soaked in aloe, sea water and lavender with calming and hydrating properties, these eye patches with an ultra-refreshing texture decongest the eyes in record time.
Decongestant sticks
Portable and easy-to-use sticks, which are applied directly to the area concerned to awaken the eyes during busy periods or when fatigue is particularly evident on the face. Express solutions, to have on hand when you don’t have time to leave concealer patches on.
Fenty Skin Flash Nap
The Flash Nap, or how to make your skincare routine a pure moment of relaxation and softness. Accompanied by a mini massage roller which immediately refreshes the skin, this stick gives the appearance of freshly rested eyes, even after a short night. We also fell in love with its delicious tropical fruit scent.
Embryolisse’s express anti-fatigue freshness treatment
Inside this ultra-practical mini format stick: only 12 ingredients – including aloe vera – which act simultaneously to soothe the dehydrated eye area. Its effects on dark circles are so stunning that it is one of the flagship products used backstage at fashion shows. But it is also found in the bathroom of many celebrities, starting with Kim Kardashian.
Polaar’s IcyMagic
Incorporating Siberian ginseng – a root that survives particularly well in extreme weather conditions – this roll-on quickly erases dark circles and bags in addition to improving eyelash growth.
The frosted roll on with cornflower floral water from Melvita
It is from cornflower floral water that this roll-on (the results of which are multiplied if it is placed in the refrigerator for a few minutes before using it) draws its multiple virtues: known for its decongestant properties, the active botanical reduces the most visible signs of fatigue.
Eye contour care
Integrated every morning in your skincare routine before the makeup stage, the eye contour cream contains decongestant active ingredients, like caffeine which reactivates blood micro-circulation while reducing water retention responsible for appearance of puffiness or vitamin C, which makes the skin visibly more radiant, more vibrant.
The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream
Its very light formula acts both on dark circles and bags, but also on wrinkles, since it includes caffeine boosted by the Matrixyl 3000 peptide, which helps stimulate the production of collagen and smooth the skin’s texture.
Olehenriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Crème eye contour cream
A trio of powerful vitamin C combined with pigments inspired by banana powder which visibly acts on dark circles, wrinkles and fine lines but also on crow’s feet. A best-selling treatment that also improves the hold of makeup and prevents it from migrating during the day.
Sephora Collection Eye Contour Cream
A cocktail of 96% natural origin enriched with hyaluronic acid and caffeine to ensure a refreshed look in a flash. How ? By helping the skin to retain water and therefore preventing it from dehydration.
The Laneige eye sleeping mask
Its specificity? This eye contour mask is applied in the evening, before going to bed, and lets its Sleep Circular technology act, a particularly effective mix of caffeine, vitamin P and enzyme. In the morning, the eyes are deflated, the look is smoothed and the skin is well hydrated.
Anti-dark circle serums
To deeply treat particularly visible dark circles, serums prepare the delicate skin around the eyes and boost the effectiveness of the cream applied immediately afterwards. In a few weeks, the promise is tempting since it ensures less visible dark circles.
Typology Caffeine 5% + Niacinamide 5% Eye Serum
Inside this serum, caffeine and niacinamide, both at 5%, with decongestant action. Bags and dark circles, even the most marked, diminish day after day.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
With its high concentration of caffeine, this serum with a melting and light texture helps to reduce signs of fatigue and soothe the skin around the eyes.
Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Eye Serum
Dosed with 10% pure vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, this powerful serum fights dark circles, wrinkles and crow’s feet. With regular use, the eye contour is smoothed and the eyes are refreshed.
Freshly Cosmetics Hyper-Concentrate Eye Contour Serum
Like other treatments from the young cosmetics brand, this concentrated serum contains up to 99.9% ingredients of natural origin. More particularly, its formulation has been designed to act not only on the signs of fatigue but also on those of aging, in particular wrinkles and drooping eyelids. To do this, this anti-dark circles serum incorporates, among other things, vegan hyaluronic acid – which maintains skin elasticity -, albizia – which reduces dark circles and bags – or even aminobutyric acid.
For the complexion
Night masks
It is said that it is between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. that the skin is most receptive to care… Hence the need to never neglect your evening routine! However, if night creams are no longer enough to improve the condition of skin – dry – with a dull complexion – face masks, left on throughout the sleeping phase 2 to 3 times a week, will plump up the face in depth thanks to their rich texture infused with moisturizing active ingredients.
Cicapair Sleepair Intensive Maskby Dr. Jart+
Recommended for sensitive skin that tends to mark, this intensive treatment has been formulated with tiger grass and chlorophyll, which act simultaneously to 1) reduce the appearance of redness and irritation, 2) soothe the skin and 3) fill it with hydration.
The My Clarins RE-CHARGE from Clarins
Inside this cream designed to plump and soothe the skin? Only highly hydrating ingredients such as organic coconut water, extracts of Alpine rose, fig and even acerola seeds. All combined with an anti-pollution plant complex which protects the skin from external aggressions. Good looks guaranteed!
Klorane Night Hydration Bath
A mask with an ultra-refreshing texture that wraps the face in a protective veil. A real splash of hydration formulated from 96% ingredients of natural origin, including dextran sulfate, an active ingredient known for its decongestant properties.
Fresh Floral Recovery Calming Mask
Also left on for 5 to 10 minutes during the day when the skin really needs it, this soothing mask acts on minor redness, signs of fatigue, uneven skin tone and dehydration of the skin thanks to a complex enriched with vitamin C and squalane.
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