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Advice for droopy circles/bags under eyes?

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Pokeintheeyetoday · 24/07/2023 12:13

My ds said I look like Boris Johnson the other day. Time for some action. Open to creams/make up/whatever to disguise the droopiness under my eyes. I'm early 50s.
I use a light foundation and concealer but doesn't really make much difference.
Any suggestions? Thank you!

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LondonQueen · 24/07/2023 21:27

The ordinary multi peptide eye serum and an eye cream preferably with caffeine in, keep the eye cream in the fridge for best results. I don't tend to use concealer much these days as don't need it as long as I get a decent nights sleep.

Pokeintheeyetoday · 24/07/2023 22:22

Thank you, I haven't tried either of those so worth a shot! Thanks for your suggestion.

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VanellopeVonSchweetz99 · 24/07/2023 22:46

I don't think you look droopy at all! Especially not for your age!
I'm in a similar boat + age and having some success with a combination of things. Firstly, and sorry it's such a cliché, but when I drink sh*tloads of water and make sure I get my sleep + eat good fats + reduce salt, sugar and alcohol I see a difference. Loss of sleep is the biggest culprit for me.

Foundation/concealer only makes the area more prominent at my age imo.
I've also started googling and youtube-ing facial lymphatic drainage massage and I tell myself it has some effect. I'm worst in the mornings and the old trick with two cold teaspoons under the eyes does work to an extent.
I got the Elemis pro collagen eye mask after someone recommended it here, and it's certainly worked on some of my fine lines, but it's £££. Also bought a few different caffeine creams (for example Ocuwake) but less impressed by them.
In a few years I may go for a blepharoplasty, have heard positive things about the results, but I never thought I'd ever consider cosmetic surgery.

Pokeintheeyetoday · 24/07/2023 23:40

Thank you Flowers more ideas - I've been using retinol lately (though not in past month or so due to a sunny holiday) which I think helps overall but doesn't stop the bags.
Water and sleep could definitely feature more in my life!

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Oceanus · 25/07/2023 00:44

I think Wayne Goss had a good video about this. Go on youtube and have a look to see if you can find it. It wasn't exactly about eyes though so you'll have to watch a few to find it. It was just a tip and maybe it was a video about concealers? You kind of bring light just under the bag (unlike with dark circles where you'd go over) where the shadow is and then you tap it with your finger to blend.
Chamomile teabags, cold from the fridge or a cold spoon are supposed to work too though I haven't tried those tbh I was never that worried about this.
I use the highlight trick when I need it. The Givenchy or YSL pens might be what you're looking for, try them at a counter. I think they're good for bringing light.
You're very lucky as in you really don't have any darkness around the eyes so it should be easy to disguise whatever's troubling you. Tbh I don't see much there but it's down to what you think. Also, tell your daughter to kindly piss off unless she's bringing a solution to the table.

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