The 23 best under eye creams for dark circles in 2023

“If your problem is real swelling and not fat deposits, a clinically based eye product may work, yes!” says Dr. Loretta. Of course, using an eye cream won’t get rid of dark circles, but a few creams actually work—most notably by using high-tech ingredients that constrict blood vessels (causing dark shadows), diffuse light, and lighten pigmented areas to provide noticeable improvement of appearance.

If it seems too good to be true, we thought so too. However, as with all beauty products, consistency is key.