What should you know about sephora dark circles?

Brown or grey colour may come from pigment, while blue or purple tones can show through thin skin. A hollow under the eye creates a shadow that changes with lighting and facial position; this is called a tear trough hollow. Rubbing from allergies or atopic dermatitis can add irritation and pigment. Poor sleep, dehydration, and congestion may make the area look more noticeable without being the sole cause. A photo or mirror cannot identify the exact contributor on its own.

Use a gentle cleanser and moisturiser around, not inside, the eyes. Avoid rubbing, harsh scrubs, and fragranced products that sting. Treat itching or scaling with medical guidance, and use daily broad-spectrum sun protection that the eye area tolerates. If hollowness or persistent colour is your main concern, a dermatologist can distinguish shadowing from pigment before discussing options such as under-eye filler.

Arrange an assessment when darkness is new, one-sided, rapidly changing, or accompanied by swelling, pain, redness, discharge, vision change, or a rash. Seek prompt care for sudden eye swelling with breathing trouble or widespread facial swelling. Persistent itching or scaling may need treatment for an underlying skin condition.

Ask whether the appearance is mainly pigment, vessels, skin texture, or a tear trough hollow. Discuss safe products for the eyelids, whether allergies or atopic dermatitis are contributing, and the risks and alternatives of under-eye filler.