Rebounding from a long night? Get rid of under-eye circles, bags, redness, and fine lines — fast.PUFFINESS
Firm Up
When applied topically, caffeine tightens up the skin, says Laura Hittleman, director of beauty for Canyon Ranch. Put cool, moist black-tea bags on your eyes for 5 minutes or use an eye cream that contains caffeine.
When applied topically, caffeine tightens up the skin, says Laura Hittleman, director of beauty for Canyon Ranch. Put cool, moist black-tea bags on your eyes for 5 minutes or use an eye cream that contains caffeine.
Use Cold Spoons
Place cold metal spoons on your eyes for a few minutes to tighten up the skin before you apply makeup, says Kate Somerville, aesthetician in Los Angeles. Another option: a bag of frozen peas — it'll contour to the shape of your face.
Place cold metal spoons on your eyes for a few minutes to tighten up the skin before you apply makeup, says Kate Somerville, aesthetician in Los Angeles. Another option: a bag of frozen peas — it'll contour to the shape of your face.
Stay Hydrated
The effects of alcohol can contribute to swelling and puffiness — even under your eyes. Stick with one cocktail, and drink water before and after you go out to minimize the visible damage.
The effects of alcohol can contribute to swelling and puffiness — even under your eyes. Stick with one cocktail, and drink water before and after you go out to minimize the visible damage.
Watch the Salt
Limit your sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams a day since salty foods can lead to swelling everywhere. And load up on vitamin B-rich foods (like spinach), which may actually reduce bloating.
Limit your sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams a day since salty foods can lead to swelling everywhere. And load up on vitamin B-rich foods (like spinach), which may actually reduce bloating.
Try Witch Hazel
Place pads soaked in witch hazel (a natural astringent) on your eyes for 5 minutes, says makeup pro Shalini Vadhera.
Place pads soaked in witch hazel (a natural astringent) on your eyes for 5 minutes, says makeup pro Shalini Vadhera.
Do an Eye Massage
Use your ring fingers to press your way from the inner to the outer corners of your eyes, says Tammy Fender, aesthetician in Palm Beach, Florida. Then move to your temples and down your jaw. Repeat to help flush excess fluid.
Use your ring fingers to press your way from the inner to the outer corners of your eyes, says Tammy Fender, aesthetician in Palm Beach, Florida. Then move to your temples and down your jaw. Repeat to help flush excess fluid.
Apply Hemorrhoid Cream (Seriously)
Sounds gross, but the main ingredient — phenylephrine — constricts blood vessels and shrinks under-eye tissue, says derm Audrey Kunin, founder of Dermadoctor. Apply a bit to the puffy area, being careful not to get it in your eyes.
Sounds gross, but the main ingredient — phenylephrine — constricts blood vessels and shrinks under-eye tissue, says derm Audrey Kunin, founder of Dermadoctor. Apply a bit to the puffy area, being careful not to get it in your eyes.
MAKEUP TIP
" A quick solution for bags is to draw attention away from your under-eye area, says NYC makeup artist Dara Klein. Define your upper lids with liner, then apply several coats of mascara."
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