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Under Eye Picks is an educational resource focused on under-eye skincare, dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines. We provide honest product reviews, step-by-step guides, and side-by-side comparisons to help you identify your dark circle type and choose products that actually work. Content is written in plain language with clear safety notes—we’re not doctors, but we’re evidence-aware and people-first in everything we publish.

We identify common dark circle types (pigmentary, vascular, structural, puffiness, allergy-linked, mixed) and shortlist products based on formulation, usability, tolerability, and value. Reviews include hands-on testing where possible, detailed pros/cons, realistic timelines, and who each product is best for. We follow Google’s product-review best practices to help you make confident decisions .

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Start with our Dark Circles 101 guide, which explains the 6 main types: pigmentary (brown), vascular (bluish), structural (shadows/hollows), puffiness/edema, allergy-linked, and mixed-type circles. Each type has different causes and responds to different approaches, so identifying yours is the first step to choosing effective care.

See a doctor if you notice unilateral (one-sided) changes, worsening swelling, pain, vision changes, or persistent dark circles despite consistent care. Topicals have limits, and some concerns (like deep tear troughs or vascular issues) may need professional evaluation. We include “when to seek care” notes on relevant pages because your safety matters .