Given just how skewed up our sleep cycles have gotten of late, it is very natural for us to get dark circles. After all, what’s a full night’s sleep when you can binge-watch a good OTT series or a movie?

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The thing is though, not sleeping properly, and constantly staring at a screen will invariably cause dark circles. Now there are plenty of home remedies to take care of your puffed up, and baggy under eyes. The problem is that they take some time and effort, and needs to be done almost daily.

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The best and easiest solution is to go for some easy to use, and budget-friendly products that takes care of the situation. Just put these on 5 minutes before a video call, and you’re set for hours. Trust us, you don’t want to attend a work meeting, or an online date looking like this.

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Mamaearth Bye Bye Dark Circles Eye Cream

Price: Rs 399

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Mamaearth’s Bye Bye Dark Circles Eye Cream is actually very good at what it does, and is easy on the pocket as well. Just a pea-sized portion is enough to last you through the day. Plus, the cucumber, hawkweed and daisy flower extracts help nourish the skin under your eyes. 

Why We Recommend

Very easy to use.Reduces dark circles, while covering them.Nourishes the baggy, puffed up skin under your eyes.Works for all skin types.Beardo Under Eye Gel For Men

Price: 350

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Beardo’s Under eye gel works just perfectly. Ideally, you should be using this at the end of the day, before you go to sleep, but putting it on during the day works just as well. It reduces eye bags and puffiness under the eyes in almost instantaneously and cools the area under the eyes.

Why We Recommend

Easy to use.Aloe vera & chamomile extracts soothe and nourish the skin.Reduce fine lines & wrinkles.Has a great feeling cooling effect.Garnier Natural White Eye Roll-On

Price: Rs 190

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If you don’t have even 5 minutes to spare to cover-up dark circles, and still want to to something about them, we suggest you go for this roll-on. Do keep in mind though, that it just covers up dark circles, it does not reduce them, nor does it cool the skin under the eyes. Because of the roll-on applicator, your under eyes gets a massage, which is actually helpful.

Why We Recommend

The easiest of the bunch to use.Massages the skin under the eye.Roll-on applicator ensures the formulation is spread evenlyFizzy Fern Under Eye Recovery Gel

Price: Rs 645

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One of the more expensive items on this list, the Under Eye Recovery Gel from Fizzy Fern is totally worth the extra money you spend. The gel-like formulation is easily absorbed by the skin and helps in keeping the skin under your eyes hydrated. This, in turn, takes care of the puffiness around your eyes.

Why We Recommend

Tamarind and Ashwagandha extracts have a rejuvenating effect.Nourishes and rehydrate the skin from deep withinRestores the skin, and reduces dark circles, while covering it.Re’Equil Under Eye Cream

Price: Rs 550  

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Re’equil’s Under Eye Cream not just covers dark circles and minimises them, it also works to tightening the skin up under your eyes, which reduces the baggy appearance of the eye. It also works really well to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Why We Recommend

Covers dark circles, while reducing them.Quinoa seed extracts is loaded with antioxidants.Hydrates and nourishes from deep within.

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