Much like spots, pigmentation or fine lines, dark circles are one of those things that, sadly, there is no quick skincare fix for. Oftentimes they’re hereditary, in which case you’re likely stuck with them, and when they are caused by things like lack of sleep then the only thing that will truly help is getting a solid eight hours of kip. Easier said than done, right? Trust me, I know. For me, eye bags and dark circles used to be very much a theoretical part of my job—sure, I knew that people had them, but I never really understood the fuss about eye cream because I truly had nothing to tackle. Fast forward to today, however, and oh how I laugh at past me. I am now 34 with two young kids and dark circles, puffiness and and discolouration are very much a part my under-eye tick list. Of course, dark circles aren’t something to be ashamed of, and our skin changing and ageing is a privilege, but if, like me, you’d rather disguise them just a little bit, you’ve come to the right place.
I have taken to my dark circles like any good beauty editor and made it my mission to try basically every eye cream on the market that promises to help combat them. And I’ve come to the conclusion that there’s one vital ingredient that actually makes a difference: Vitamin C.