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This story originally appeared on InStyle.com.
Dark circles are not the end of the world, but they are tough to shake. As California-based dermatologist Caren Campbell, M.D. previously told InStyle, there are plenty of factors beyond lack of sleep to blame for their appearance, including genetics, lifestyle choices, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and aging. And while a high-coverage concealer will certainly help mask the darkness, keeping a brightening eye cream in your regimen can truly make all the difference.
According to plenty of shoppers, the Cocokind Revitalizing Eye Cream is the one for the job. Many of its dedicated fans have seen "immediate results" on dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines, with some noting differences in as quick as a week. As one reviewer put it, "Every time I use this eye cream, I wake up to hydrated, smooth, and supple under-eyes!"
The unscented formula features three key ingredients that soothe stressed-out skin, lock in hydration, and brighten dullness with every application. Persian silk tree instantly tackles crows feet and sagginess, giving the eyelids a lifted appearance, while hibiscus flower acids, a gentle, natural source of AHAs, exfoliate uneven texture and dryness. To round it all out, oat extract surges the skin with moisture and reduces irritation around the delicate area.
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Reviewers love how the lightweight cream absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a greasy residue, and doesn't cause any adverse reactions, even on sensitive skin—one user even claims they "won't ever turn back" after implementing the treatment into their regimen. As an added bonus, even more people say the metal tip applicator makes buying the cream worth it all on its own, as it feels cooling soothes "morning under-eye puffiness."
"This will be the only eye cream I'll ever buy," declared one reviewer. "Up until the creation of this, I have always been suspicious of eye cream price points and high promises, and any time I've tried them they made my under-eyes feel irritated or heavy. This is a game-changer. The cream is light, spreadable, and quickly sinks in, but the superstar is the applicator tip."
"I love that the metal tip lets me do a little gua sha massage whenever I apply it," said another reviewer. "I keep it in the fridge for an extra refreshing touch! I've already purchased this several times and got one for my mom. She loves it too! It seems to last me a long time too, despite the fact that I use it morning and night."
Cocokind recommends gliding the product along the under-eyes before gently patting the cream, and using it twice a day. After the product has been used up, the tube (sans the metal tip) can be tossed in recycling.
Shop the Revitalizing Eye Cream that's banishing dark circles everywhere for $18 on the Cocokind website.
