{"id":274,"date":"2022-01-21T14:49:36","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T13:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/?page_id=274"},"modified":"2026-05-30T09:40:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T07:40:50","slug":"anti-dark-circle-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/facial-care\/anti-dark-circle-care\/","title":{"rendered":"How to treat dark circles?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bd-brand\">\n<style>\n.bd-brand .bd-hub-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:8px}\n.bd-brand .bd-hub-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;padding:24px 26px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.95);border-radius:22px;backdrop-filter:blur(20px);text-decoration:none;transition:transform 0.25s ease,box-shadow 0.25s ease;box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(42,36,56,0.04)}\n.bd-brand .bd-hub-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(42,36,56,0.1)}\n.bd-brand .bd-hub-card-tag{font-family:var(--bd-sans);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:var(--bd-accent);letter-spacing:0.06em;text-transform:uppercase}\n.bd-brand .bd-hub-card h3{font-family:var(--bd-serif);font-weight:500;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2;color:var(--bd-ink);letter-spacing:-0.01em;margin:0}\n.bd-brand .bd-hub-card-arrow{font-family:var(--bd-serif);font-style:italic;font-size:14px;color:var(--bd-accent);margin-top:auto;padding-top:4px}\n.bd-brand .bd-video-wrap{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(42,36,56,0.12);margin-top:8px}\n.bd-brand .bd-video-wrap iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}\n.bd-brand>p:empty{display:none!important}\n.bd-brand>p{margin:0!important}\nhtml body .bd-brand .bd-section{padding:48px 0 !important}\nhtml body .bd-brand .bd-hero{padding-bottom:8px !important}\nhtml body .bd-brand .bd-hero .bd-hero-meta{margin-bottom:0 !important}\nhtml body .bd-brand .bd-dark{margin-top:24px !important;margin-bottom:24px !important}\nhtml body .bd-brand .bd-final{padding-top:48px !important;padding-bottom:48px !important;margin-top:0 !important}\n@media (max-width:900px){html body .bd-brand .bd-section{padding:36px 0 !important}html body .bd-brand .bd-hero{padding-top:56px !important}html body .bd-brand .bd-eyebrow{margin-top:8px}}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"bd-hero\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px !important;padding-top:56px !important\">\n<div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-eyebrow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/facial-care\/\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\">Guide skincare - Facial care<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h1>How to treat dark circles - <em>blue, brown, hollow<\/em> according to a doctor and analyses by BeautyDecoders.<\/h1>\n<p class=\"bd-hero-sub\">Three types of dark circles, with different treatments. Blue circles are caused by transparent vessels under thin skin: caffeine, vitamin K, retinol. Brown circles are pigmented: vitamin C, niacinamide, gentle exfoliants, sun protection. Hollow circles are a loss of volume: only hyaluronic acid injections can correct them. Identifying the cause is the key step.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bd-hero-meta\">\n<div class=\"bd-hero-meta-item\"><span>Approach<\/span><strong>Independent cosmetic analysis<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-hero-meta-item\"><span>Method<\/span><strong>Verdict Sensitivity - Dr David's rule<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-hero-meta-item\"><span>Selection<\/span><strong>4 treatments rated by BeautyDecoders<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"bd-section\">\n<div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">First and foremost<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Identify <em>the cause<\/em><\/h2>\n<p class=\"bd-lead\">There are many causes of dark circles: genetics, allergies, hyperpigmentation, ligament and bone structure, skin quality, sun, tobacco. Understanding the cause before starting treatment is essential.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bd-alert bd-alert-info\"><span class=\"bd-alert-icon\">\ud83d\udd0e<\/span><\/p>\n<div><strong>The simple test :<\/strong> gently stretch the skin under the eye. If the discoloration fades, it's a dark circle. <strong>blue<\/strong> (vascular). If it persists, it's a dark circle. <strong>brown<\/strong> (pigmentary). If the dark appearance is due to a shadow in a hollow, it's a ring. <strong>hollow<\/strong>, which mainly involves injections.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ===== CERNE BLEU ===== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bd-section\">\n<div class=\"bd-wrap\">\n<div class=\"bd-phase-header\">\n<div class=\"bd-phase-num\">Type 01<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"bd-phase-title\">Visit <em>blue line<\/em> (pink, purplish)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"bd-phase-sub\">The skin of the eyelids is the thinnest in the body (half a millimetre), with no subcutaneous fat: it allows the vessels and muscle to be seen through, hence the bluish hue. Insufficient sleep dilates the venous network, amplifying dark circles. Useful active ingredients: retinol (thickens the dermis), caffeine (vasoconstrictor), green tea (circulation, antioxidants).<\/p>\n<div class=\"bd-alert bd-alert-info\"><span class=\"bd-alert-icon\">\u26a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div>The ratings and review excerpts come from users of the BeautyDecoded application. These reviews are not verified. The Sensitivity Verdict applies the Dr David Rule: a sensitive skin score below 0 indicates a potential risk of irritation; between -2 and -5, a product not suitable for sensitive skin.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-product\">\n<div class=\"bd-product-top\">\n<div><span class=\"bd-product-cat\">Serum contour peptides - NIOD<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bd-product-meta\"><span class=\"bd-rating\"><span class=\"bd-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><span class=\"bd-score\">4,00\/5<\/span><span class=\"bd-count\">(8 reviews)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bd-product-badge bd-badge-top\">Blue circles, puffiness &amp; fine lines - long-lasting bottle<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Comprehensive eye contour serum with peptides, targeting blue circles (circulation), puffiness (drainage) and fine lines. Anti-aging score <strong>85<\/strong>. Sensitive skin score <strong>-0.25 - slight caution<\/strong>, A non-irritating formula. A single drop is enough, and a bottle lasts 5 to 6 months. High price but recognized quality according to feedback.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bd-scores-label\">Scores BeautyDecoded<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-scores\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Dry skin<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">91<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Oily skin<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">84<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Normal to oily<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">91<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-mid\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Sensitive skin<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">-0,25<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Anti-aging<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">85<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Stains<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">76,5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-sv bd-sv-caution\"><strong>\u26a0 Sensitivity verdict<\/strong> Slight caution (score: -0.25). Non-irritating formula.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quotes-label\">User feedback (8 reviews - representative extracts)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quotes\">\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abSmoothes fine lines, reduces puffiness and dark circles. One drop is enough, and the bottle lasts 5 to 6 months.\u00bb<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abQuality product, easy-to-apply texture, results are there.\u00bb<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abGood formulation and reputation, but I don't find it more effective than others.\u00bb<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abI found it too liquid, I had trouble applying it.\u00bb<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-verdict\"><strong>Verdict -<\/strong> Complete contour serum targeting blue circles, puffiness and fine lines (anti-aging 85). Slight caution (-0.25), one drop is enough. High price but long-lasting bottle. 4.00\/5 out of 8 reviews.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-product\">\n<div class=\"bd-product-top\">\n<div><span class=\"bd-product-cat\">Multi-peptide contour serum - The Ordinary<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bd-product-meta\"><span class=\"bd-rating\"><span class=\"bd-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><span class=\"bd-score\">3,98\/5<\/span><span class=\"bd-count\">(29 reviews - solid base)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bd-product-badge bd-badge-mixed\">Affordable - complementary, not alone<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Affordable, lightweight eye contour serum with multi-peptides. Anti-aging score <strong>76,5<\/strong>. Sensitive skin score <strong>-1.0 - slight caution<\/strong>, No irritant reactions reported. Very fluid texture, one drop is enough. Feedback is mixed: an added value to a routine, but little visible effect on very dry contours alone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bd-scores-label\">Scores BeautyDecoded<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-scores\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Dry skin<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">84<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Oily skin<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">84<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Normal to oily<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">91<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-mid\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Sensitive skin<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">-1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Anti-aging<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">76,5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-mid\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Stains<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">57<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-sv bd-sv-caution\"><strong>\u26a0 Sensitivity verdict<\/strong> Slight caution (score: -1.0). No irritant reactions reported.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quotes-label\">User feedback (29 reviews - representative extracts)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quotes\">\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abLightweight, penetrates quickly, one drop for both eyes, helps with a nice contour.\u00bb<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abMoisturizes well and penetrates quickly without a sticky finish, no reaction on sensitive skin.\u00bb<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abProvides added value combined with others, but is not sufficient on a very dry contour.\u00bb<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abNot convinced, no change, classic moisturizer does the job.\u00bb<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-verdict\"><strong>Verdict -<\/strong> Affordable peptide contour serum, useful as a complement to a routine but little effect on its own. Slight caution (-1.0). 3.98\/5 out of 29 reviews.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ===== CERNE BRUN ===== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bd-section\">\n<div class=\"bd-wrap\">\n<div class=\"bd-phase-header\">\n<div class=\"bd-phase-num\">Type 02<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"bd-phase-title\">Visit <em>brown line<\/em> (pigmentary)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"bd-phase-sub\">Caused by an accumulation of melanin, revealed by the thinness of the skin and aggravated by UV rays (highly exposed orbital rim). The sun is central: a tinted sunscreen (iron oxides) is the best preventive measure. Useful active ingredients: vitamin C, retinol, niacinamide, gentle exfoliants (glycolic, lactic, PHA), azelaic acid, bakuchiol. If the upper eyelid is also affected, the cause is often genetic (less reactive to treatment).<\/p>\n<div class=\"bd-product\">\n<div class=\"bd-product-top\">\n<div><span class=\"bd-product-cat\">Moisturizing contour cream - Bioderma<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Eyes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bd-product-meta\"><span class=\"bd-rating\"><span class=\"bd-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><span class=\"bd-score\">4,67\/5<\/span><span class=\"bd-count\">(12 reviews)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bd-product-badge bd-badge-top\">Highly moisturizing - dry, sensitive skin<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Highly moisturizing eye contour cream, suitable for dry, sensitive skin and useful for all types of dark circles (hydration smoothes and brightens). Sensitive skin score <strong>+0.5 - adapted<\/strong> for reactive skin. Versatile (eye cream, night mask), large, economical format. Few pigmentation-targeted active ingredients: pair with a treatment active ingredient.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bd-scores-label\">Scores BeautyDecoded<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-scores\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Dry skin<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">84<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-low\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Oily skin<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Normal to dry<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">91<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-mid\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Sensitive skin<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">0,5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-low\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Anti-aging<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">35<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-low\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Stains<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">25,5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-sv bd-sv-ok\"><strong>\u2713 Verdict sensitivity<\/strong> Suitable for sensitive skin (score: +0.5).<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quotes-label\">User feedback (12 reviews - representative extracts)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quotes\">\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abThe most moisturizing product I know, I also use it as a mask for puffiness.\u00bb<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abHydrates well, compatible with makeup, I've been using it for three years.\u00bb<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abNon-greasy fluid texture, large format, I use it all over the face, plumps.\u00bb<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abThis product burns my eye area.\u00bb<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-verdict\"><strong>Verdict -<\/strong> Highly moisturizing contour cream for dry, sensitive skin (+0.5), versatile and economical. Few pigmentation active ingredients: pair with a treatment cream. 4.67\/5 out of 12 reviews.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-product\">\n<div class=\"bd-product-top\">\n<div><span class=\"bd-product-cat\">Caffeine Contour Serum - Aroma-Zone<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Aroma-Zone Eye Contour Serum 5% Caffeine &amp; Helichrysum<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bd-product-meta\"><span class=\"bd-rating\"><span class=\"bd-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/span><span class=\"bd-score\">2,69\/5<\/span><span class=\"bd-count\">(42 reviews - very solid base)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bd-product-badge bd-badge-flop\">Low note - entry-level option<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Serum with caffeine and helichrysum for puffiness and dark circles at a very low price. Sensitive skin score <strong>-1.0 - slight caution<\/strong>. <strong>Low user rating (2.69)<\/strong> A large number of returns report no effect on installed pockets and a sometimes white finish. To be considered as an entry-level option, without expecting marked results.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bd-scores-label\">Scores BeautyDecoded<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-scores\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Dry skin<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">87,5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Oily skin<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">87,5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Normal to oily<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">87,5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-mid\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Sensitive skin<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">-1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-low\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Anti-aging<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">8,5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item bd-low\">\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Stains<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">42,5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-sv bd-sv-caution\"><strong>\u26a0 Sensitivity verdict<\/strong> Slight caution (score: -1.0).<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quotes-label\">User feedback (42 reviews - representative extracts)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quotes\">\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abTop for the eye contour area, I use it in the morning as part of my routine.\u00bb<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abNo particular texture or results, but it's not expensive.\u00bb<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abNo difference on my morning pronounced pockets, no change.\u00bb<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abThe serum has no effect and leaves a white finish under the eyes.\u00bb<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-verdict\"><strong>Verdict -<\/strong> Entry-level caffeine serum at a very low price, but low score (2.69): little effect seen on established puffiness, sometimes white finish. Slight caution (-1.0). 2.69\/5 out of 42 reviews.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ===== CERNE CREUX (dark, no product) ===== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bd-dark\">\n<div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">Type 03<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Visit <em>hollow ring<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The hollow ring appears colored because a hollow absorbs light and creates a shadow. This hollow may be present from birth, linked to the structure of the orbit and ligaments, and becomes more pronounced with age. There may also be a false impression of hollow due to palpebral bags.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bd-dark-quote\"><strong>Cosmetics have little effect<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For hollow circles, the standard treatment is an injection of hyaluronic acid to fill the hollow, performed by a doctor. A fat hernia requires surgery. These procedures require individualized medical consultation. In addition, a healthy lifestyle (diet, exercise, smoking cessation) improves skin quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-video-wrap\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i6Hn9k44LLE\" title=\"How to treat dark circles - BeautyDecoded\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"bd-section\">\n<div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">Anatomy<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Understanding <em>the ring<\/em><\/h2>\n<p class=\"bd-lead\">There are a number of anatomical factors that explain the dark circles and the eyelid-cheekbone junction. The skin of the lower eyelid is thinner than the malar skin; at the eyelid level, there is no subcutaneous fat, whereas at the malar level, the fat becomes brutally thick.<\/p>\n<p>Herniated orbicular fat can accentuate dark circles. Bone structure plays a role, but less important than skin quality - hence the importance of appropriate facial care. To find out more, see our selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/facial-care\/anti-wrinkle-care\/anti-wrinkle-cream\/\">anti-wrinkle creams<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"bd-section\">\n<div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">The routine<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The routine <em>concealer<\/em><\/h2>\n<div class=\"bd-routines\">\n<div class=\"bd-routine\"><span class=\"bd-routine-tag\">Step by step<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Clean, treat, <em>moisturize<\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"bd-routine-step\"><span class=\"bd-routine-time\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"bd-routine-products\"><strong>Cleansing oil<\/strong> Gentle alternative to micellar water, which can be irritating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-routine-step\"><span class=\"bd-routine-time\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"bd-routine-products\"><strong>Cleansing gel<\/strong> Morning or evening, after cleansing oil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-routine-step\"><span class=\"bd-routine-time\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"bd-routine-products\"><strong>Lotion or essence<\/strong> Moisturizes, smoothes fine lines and adds radiance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-routine-step\"><span class=\"bd-routine-time\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"bd-routine-products\"><strong>Anti-Dark Circle Serum<\/strong> retinol, peptides, vitamin C derivatives or hyaluronic acid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-routine-step\"><span class=\"bd-routine-time\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"bd-routine-products\"><strong>Anti-dark circle cream<\/strong> Day or night, adapted to skin type.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-routine-step\"><span class=\"bd-routine-time\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"bd-routine-products\"><strong>Mask &amp; corrector<\/strong> For a one-off radiance boost, and as a make-up corrector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-alert bd-alert-info\"><span class=\"bd-alert-icon\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span><\/p>\n<div>The treatment of dark circles is time-consuming and often only partial: corrective make-up remains a good daily complement, particularly for pigmented and hollow circles.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"bd-dark\">\n<div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">Further information<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Visit <em>medical treatments<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>For information only. All medical procedures involve risks and require individual consultation. Several techniques are available: hyaluronic acid injections to fill hollow circles, nanofat (emulsified and filtered fat) to thicken eyelid skin and reduce discoloration, skin-regenerating peels, and lasers (vascular for visible vessels, ablative for excess melanin). In France, PRP is prohibited for aesthetic purposes, but authorized for therapeutic purposes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bd-source\"><strong>Scientific sources<\/strong> - Sarkar R et al., <em>Periorbital Hyperpigmentation: A Comprehensive Review<\/em> (J Clin Aesthet Dermatol) ; Ahmadraji F &amp; Shatalebi MA, <em>Evaluation of the clinical efficacy and safety of an eye counter pad containing caffeine and vitamin K<\/em> (Adv Biomed Res, 2015); Pilkington SJ et al., <em>The tricky tear trough: a review of topical cosmeceuticals for periorbital skin rejuvenation<\/em> (J Clin Aesthet Dermatol, 2015).    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ===== CTA APP (bd-final standard) ===== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bd-final\" style=\"padding-top:48px !important;margin-top:0 !important\">\n<div class=\"bd-wrap\">\n<div class=\"bd-final-inner\">\n<div class=\"bd-section-label\">Further information<\/div>\n<h2>Analyze an anti-dark circle treatment on <em>your skin profile<\/em>.<\/h2>\n<p>The BeautyDecoded application lets you scan any cosmetic product to visualize its suitability for your skin type and needs, based on INCI analysis.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bd-cta-wrap\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beautydecoded.go.link\/88eZ2\" class=\"bd-cta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover BeautyDecoded<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-cta-meta\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">Application available on iOS and Android<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"bd-section\">\n<div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Your questions about <em>dark circles<\/em><\/h2>\n<div class=\"bd-faq-list\">\n<details class=\"bd-faq-item\">\n<summary>How do I know what type of dark circles I have?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"bd-faq-answer\">Gently stretch the skin under the eye: if the discoloration fades, it's a blue (vascular) ring; if it persists, it's a brown (pigmented) ring. If the dark appearance is due to a shadow in a hollow, it's a hollow ring, which is mostly caused by injections.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"bd-faq-item\">\n<summary>Which active ingredient for dark circles?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"bd-faq-answer\">Vitamin C, retinol, niacinamide and gentle exfoliants act on pigmentation, complemented by azelaic acid and alpha-arbutin. Sun protection, ideally tinted, is essential, as UV rays aggravate hyperpigmentation.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"bd-faq-item\">\n<summary>Are concealer creams really effective?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"bd-faq-answer\">They attenuate blue and brown circles with gradual and often partial results over several weeks. Hollow circles, on the other hand, respond poorly to cosmetics and are best treated with injections. Corrective make-up is a good complement.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"bd-faq-item\">\n<summary>Does lack of sleep cause dark circles?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"bd-faq-answer\">Lack of sleep dilates the venous network and accentuates blue circles. Sufficient rest will not make pigmented or hollow circles disappear, but it will significantly improve vascular circles and the appearance of fatigue.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"bd-faq-item\">\n<summary>Can hollow circles be treated without injections?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"bd-faq-answer\">Hardly. Because it's a loss of volume that creates a shadow, cosmetics do little to improve it. Injections of hyaluronic acid remain the reference treatment, performed by a doctor. Make-up can reduce the shadow effect on a daily basis.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"bd-section\">\n<div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">Further information<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Our guides <em>glance<\/em><\/h2>\n<div class=\"bd-hub-grid\"><a class=\"bd-hub-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/facial-care\/eye-contour-care\/\"><span class=\"bd-hub-card-tag\">Guide<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Eye contour care<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bd-hub-card-arrow\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"bd-hub-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/facial-care\/pockets\/\"><span class=\"bd-hub-card-tag\">Guide<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Anti-puffiness care<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bd-hub-card-arrow\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"bd-hub-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/facial-care\/anti-spot-care\/\"><span class=\"bd-hub-card-tag\">Guide<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Anti-spot care<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bd-hub-card-arrow\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"bd-hub-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/facial-care\/anti-dark-circle-care\/anti-dark-circle-serums\/\"><span class=\"bd-hub-card-tag\">Comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Anti-dark circle serums<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bd-hub-card-arrow\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"bd-hub-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/facial-care\/anti-dark-circle-care\/anti-dark-circle-creams\/\"><span class=\"bd-hub-card-tag\">Comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Concealer creams<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bd-hub-card-arrow\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"bd-hub-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/facial-care\/anti-uv-care\/\"><span class=\"bd-hub-card-tag\">Guide<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Sun protection<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bd-hub-card-arrow\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"bd-sig\"><strong>Dr Sylvain David<\/strong><span>Plastic and aesthetic surgeon - Founder of BeautyDecoded<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"bd-disclaimer\">\n<p>Information for educational purposes only. It does not replace a medical consultation and must be adapted to each individual. The compatibility scores generated by the application do not prejudge the individual tolerance of each skin type. In the event of pregnancy, skin pathology or doubt, dermatological advice is recommended. A tolerance test should be carried out before using the product for the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guide skincare - Facial care How to treat dark circles - blue, brown, hollow according to a doctor and BeautyDecoders analyses. Three types of dark circles, treated differently. Blue circles are caused by transparent vessels under thin skin: caffeine, vitamin K, retinol. 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