Beauty Tips & Tricks: The solutions for dark circles, fine lines and puffy eyes

Though you may think notions of anti-ageing creams are the reserve of more mature ladies (and gentlemen), some start the war against wrinkles in their 30s.

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Eye Concentrate (€65) is said to act as the first line of defence against the environmental factors that cause wrinkles and dark circles around the eyes. This eye concentrate is packed full of science and cutting-edge formulations. Although it sometimes feels we're bombarded with exotic ingredients, to cut a long story short this eye cream works. For those at the start of their anti-ageing journey it can be used on its own to protect and enhance the thin layers of skin around the eyes. For those already locked in the battle against fine lines and dark circles, this concentrate can be used to enhance the abilities of a targeted eye cream, such as Lancome's Génifique Eye Cream (€52) or Bia Beauty's Stop the Clock (€16.95).

If you ever have puffy eyes, treat yourself to a more natural (and less costly) remedy as you make your morning brew. The astringent properties of caffeinated teabags and cucumbers constrict blood vessels around the eyes reducing puffiness. Place a cool teabag or slice of cucumber on each eye for a few minutes and they will leave you bright eyed, but perhaps not bushy tailed.

Eimear Hutchinson blogs at thetwodarlings.com

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