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Under-eye circles and hollowness

The three different causes people call "dark circles", and why each needs a different fix.

By Faciem research · 2026-09-02 · 5 min read

Three different problems

  1. Pigmentation: the skin itself is darker. Sun protection and time help; concealers work immediately.
  2. Vascularity: thin skin shows the blood vessels underneath. Sleep, cold compresses and caffeine-based products reduce it.
  3. Hollowness: a shadow cast by the tear-trough. Lighting and camera angle change it dramatically; body-fat percentage matters.

Your report tells you which one you have. Most people assume pigmentation and buy the wrong products.