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Finding a definitive answer to your dark circle woes is like trying to find the solution to Cady Heron's famous limit equation in Mean Girls: it simply does not exist. That's because there are many factors that can cause darkness under your eyes, including genetics, dehydration, and lacking sleep.
That doesn't mean that you don't have options. Eye creams are just one way to alleviate the skin concern, and the best ones are loaded with the right stuff. POPSUGAR previously reported that when sifting through labels, you should look for brightening ingredients like vitamin C and licorice to fade hyperpigmentation, hyaluronic acid and peptides to plump the skin above the darkened area, and coloured pigments that reflect light.
If you're not sure where to begin, check out our picks for best eye creams for dark circles ahead.