5.27.2015

10 Ways to Reduce Puffy Eyes

Hey you! I'm back from my week-long vacation! The beach was beautiful and I had an excellent time with friends. This vacation was much-needed after everything that has been going with my Daddy's death two months ago. I don't think I've ever cried this much and puffy eyes have become part of the norm. Luckily, I've got a few tricks to help de-puff eyes if you'd like to see:


puffy eye remedies


Pre-Treat
1-Water, Head Elevation, Avoiding Salty Foods Before Bed, Allergy Meds, Enough Sleep--These are part of the basics, but really can help in avoiding puffy eyes. I had to include these!

DIY
2-Cucumber--Tried-and-true because it works. Place a slice or two under eyes for 20 minutes. I like to place mine in a food processor and then take the entire mushed mix and place under my eyes.

3-Raw Potato Slices--Similar to the cucumber, but this helps with dark circles too.

4-DIY Puffing Mask--This is for the face, but there's something about this milk and baking soda combo that works. Recipe here.

5-DIY Soothing Eye Pads--Chamomile tea is the trick to these. Recipe here.
BONUS: If your eyes aren't sensitive to scent, you can try spritzing cotton pads with witch hazel and leaving under eyes for a few minutes.

6-Peppermint Tea Bags--After making tea, keep the tea bags in the fridge to cool them. Place them under the eyes for 20 min.
BONUS: You can do this with chamomile tea bags mentioned above.
BONUS: You can also soak pads in the peppermint tea and place under the eyes.

7-Cold Metal Spoons--How easy is this? Take cold spoons from the fridge and gently press the backs of them to eyes for 10 minutes. It won't make the puff completely disappear but definitely helps.

Buy
8-Roller Balls--Not for perfume--these are for eyes! There are tons of these on the market, in all price ranges. Just roll them under the eyes and pat in. I like the Garnier one because it has caffeine and peppermint leaf extract. Per-fekt and First Aid Beauty make great ones too. These are similar to the spoon idea but with product and work best for puffy eyes that aren't severe.

9-Eye Pads--Leave these gel-pads under eyes for a refreshing treatment. I use these the most from all of the tricks I'm recommending. My faves are from ToGo Spa.

10-Eye Creams and Masks--Use these nightly to treat puffy eyes. I really like ones from La Roche Posay, Yes to Cucumbers, and Peter Thomas Roth (he has 2 I love. Keep them in the fridge). Note: some people are born with them, as in it's genetics, so no amount of cream will help that.

What Doesn't Work:
  • Ice Cubes--Please don't leave an ice cube under your eyes! You could damage that gentle area. Try using a cold compress instead. There are eye masks you keep in the freezer.
  • Preparation H (US version)--I see this recommended all.the.time. and it doesn't work. Nope. The formula was changed 20 years ago!
Extra Elle:

  • Back home from the beach but my mind is still there! I had the best time and it did my soul well. I spent most of yesterday getting caught up on blogs and emails. Let me know if I haven't stopped by.

70 comments:

  1. Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation! Welcome back! I'm going to try making the eye pads! I need this after a long day on the computer! I've heard of using cucumbers but never potato slices! Thanks for sharing!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  2. Glad you had an awesome vacation! I totally need all of these tips today haha! My poor eyes feel exhausted this morning. I went with the old frozen ketchup packets to help out today!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  3. I'm sorry you've been going through a tough time, but I'm so glad you got a much needed vacation. These are some great products that I definitely need. I'm always tired and puffy.

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  4. Cucumber and tea bags for me, always. :)

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  5. The DIY cucumber always works for me (especially on Monday mornings!). Glad you were able to get away for a bit :)

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  6. Puffy eyes is one of those things that I am always fighting with. I always have two spoons in the fridge, and I will surely be trying these others!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  7. Hope you're adjusting well back to reality! Thanks for the tips- I haven't been sleeping well lately, so these will help me at least not look like it ;)
    Elle
    Southern Elle Style

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  8. Great tips!! I tried #8 a few years ago and sadly it did nothing for me, but I'm definitely going to try your other methods! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  9. How did you know I needed this post?! My eyes have been getting so puffy lately! I really need more sleep but I need to try these tricks out!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles
    

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  10. I haven't heard of some of these before (potato slices!) but I definitely need to try them out! My eyes have not been looking their best lately!
    xo, Kyla - KyMarieC / @kycurrierlewis

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  11. A friend of mine used the cold spoon technique, but I like your tips about the teas and also the cucumber and more, the raw potato! I never had this problem, maybe because I use the tip number 1 very much - but some dark circles sometimes, so the potato de-puffer tip is good for me when I have it (not very often, but still...), thank you for that! I was going to forward the tips to a friend who complains so much about her eyes, but she is naturally this way - then I read it wont work for her :( Super great tips, I will use your tips again!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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  12. LOVE this post - especially now that its hot and muggy! I am totally going to use that cold spoon idea. So easy and amazing!! Glam Karen

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  13. glad you had a great vacation. So going to try the tea bag trick. Now I need peppermint tea.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/

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  14. so interesting
    thanks for sharing all these tips

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  15. Great advice - thanks!
    XO
    Carrie and Stacy
    CS Gems

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  16. Great tips! I have often used tea bags but some of the others are new to me!

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  17. Oh Elle, I so love and needed this!!! I love these tips and my eyes thank you!!! So glad you're back and had a great time, you deserve it beautiful!!!

    livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com

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  18. thank you so much for these tips!! bookmarking this post bc I struggle with this!

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  19. I've always wanted to try the roller ball ones...
    dont know if they can handle all my puffiness

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  20. Yes!! Such a great post! Im going to try all of them! I actually use #9 :) Sportsanista

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  21. What a great list! I have never really tried anything! I guess I deal more with wrinkles around the eyes than puffiness ;)

    Hope you get some rest these next few days! Returning from vacay is always so hard!

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  22. Glad you had a good time. The sign of a good vacation is difficult re-entry to regular life. These tips are useful; my eyes are frequently puffy. Thanks.

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  23. I've been wanting to try that Garnier roller ball treatment for under the eyes! I think I will have to pick some up now! Thank you so much for the great tips!

    xo, Christina

    Fitness & Frills

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  24. Welcome back. Sounds like the beach was just what you needed. I swear by the cold spoons and I'll have to try out the raw potato next for the dark circle help.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  25. These are great! Thanks for sharing!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  26. I love the feeling of roller balls for my puffy eyes and the sephora under eye masks are amazing!

    xoxo
    Brooke
    http://www.inaworldofbees.com

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  27. I have that same roller ball and it works great but I'm def going to try these other tips!

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  28. Glad you had a great time! This is a great tip! I'm going to have to try it sometime!

    XO,

    Amanda || www.fortheloveofglitter.com

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  29. A ton of great suggestions! I have noticed that my eyes have been more puffy than normal when I wake up. I should try the cucumber or chamomile trick and I def want to try those Skyn Iceland eye patches.

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  30. Great suggestions. I don't have puffiness but I do have really bad dark circles. Hate them.

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  31. It's so hard getting back into the swing of things with vacation brain. (; Doesn't it seem like you've got all the time in the world when the first day of vacation hits? Then suddenly it's over in the blink of an eye and back to reality. I don't have puffy eyes, but large creases. Makeup likes to settle into them. Actually I'd call them wrinkles more than anything, except they've been there my entire life. (;

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  32. I've been meaning to try that Garnier roller ball for awhile now. Good to know it works:)

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  33. I have always been curious about that roller ball!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  34. Nice!! This will help me out on early mornings. haha. I just LOVE cucumber for pretty much everything! Glad you got a much-needed vacation :)

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  35. Great tips! I never get enough sleep so I always have some puffiness. Teabags and cucumbers have always worked for me. Going to try the Yes to Cucumbers mask once i find it.

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  36. I'm going to have to try ALL OF THESE. I've recently been puffier ):

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  37. I'm so glad you had a great time at the beach! I never would have thought about using cold metal spoons as a quick way to help minimize puffiness. Thanks for these tips!

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  38. I am so happy you had a good trip to the beach. Sound like it was just what you needed.

    When my eyes are especially puffy, I have a cucumber eye cream that I like to use. But I should just try the real thing! More natural is always good!

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  39. I tried preparation h and you're right...it don't work!!

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  40. I'm so glad you had a good time on your vacation--if anyone needed a getaway, you sure did!! These are great tips, I want to try the spoon idea, the DIY eye pads, and the Garnier roller ball thing.

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  41. This post came at the perfect time! My allergies went crazy yesterday and my eyes got all puffy and irritated. I've always wanted to try an under eye treatment, so I'm adding those patches to my (growing) list. I'm so glad you enjoyed your vacation, you deserved a getaway!

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  42. i need all the help i can get in this area! need to try that garnier ball thingy.

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  43. These are great tips! I need to try the soothing eye pads.

    Mimi & Chichi

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  44. Perfect tips! I'm glad you got a needed vacation after such a rough couple of months. Loved this post and I am definitely going to try a few of these out! I've been struggling with little puffy eyes lately!

    Xo,
    Brittany || Pretty & Sassy

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  45. I know that the beach trip was so much needed right now. *hugs* My eye area is my trouble area of my face. Always dark circles and the first place to show how old I am. I never knew that potatoes were like cucumbers but for dark circles too! I have got to try that!

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  46. Wonderful tips. Some of these I had not heard of but would love to try. With a busy schedule and 2 kids, my eyes often need some TLC.
    Betsy
    http://www.twopeasinablog.com

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  47. Such great trips! I've never tried to good old cucumbers but I think now I just might!

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  48. I've never seen or even heard of those rollerballs but I'm intrigued by the idea. I might have to give it a whirl myself....

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  49. when I'm sleep deprived mine are really bad, great tips.

    xo
    PinkSole

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  50. Welcome back to reality, I'm glad you had a great vacay! I can't wait to take one myself!! I've never tried any of these any though I'll randomly see girl post how they work, I totally need to try them!! Thanks for sharing! xo
    www.styleiseverythingblog.com

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  51. I have # 8 and I love it. Thanks for sharing all of these tips. I've always wondered about the prep-h!

    xoxo
    Brenda
    À LA PLAGE style

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  52. I'm glad you had a fantastic weekend! I totally needed this post today. My kiddo hasn't been sleeping well at all this week and so I'm exhausted and my eyes are definitely showing it!

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  53. I have some sort of gel eye mask I keep in the fridge for puffy eye days. Works wonders!

    Welcome back!

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  54. I don't get puffy eyes very often, but I hate when I do! I use Freeman's Cucumber Face Peel and it cools and softens the skin. Also, lots and lots of water for sure! I'm glad you had a fun vacay!
    ~Sara

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  55. Girl, you get so many comments it's unreal! Thanks for all of the tips! xx

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  56. The garnier roller ball is amazing! I typically have issues with dark circles and love it. I will have to try that potato tip you mentioned. Hopefully no one will need to use these tips due to crying for a very long time!!

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  57. So informative! I have puffy eyes due to allergies:( I have only tried the spoon one but I will definitely take a shot at the others now!
    xoxo A
    The Miller Affect

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  58. I'm glad you had a nice vacation Elle!
    These are all great ideas! I would have never thought to put the cucumbers in a mixer and use it like that! And great tip about saving the tea bags!

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  59. great tips. I definitely will keep this handy in my future. =)
    xo,
    nancy

    http://www.adoretoadorn.com

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  60. eek, i'm guilty of iceing (icing?!) my eyes when my eczema flares up and my eyes get really itchy. i thought it was better to "numb" the itch rather than tug and rub them!

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  61. I need to try some of these!! im definitely a cucumber fan.

    xoxo, Elena Michelle
    www.anewyorkloveaffair.com

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  62. So glad you had a great vacation!
    And these tips are awesome - thanks for sharing!! <3
    xoxo, Amanda
    http://www.TheChambrayBunny.com

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  63. thanks for these lovely tips, this momma needed them ;) Glamour-Zine.com

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  64. Glad you had fun on your vacation. I loved your IG pictures and thanks for all of these tips! Xx

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  65. What great tips! I suffer from dark circles (in addition to puffiness); so, am itching to try the raw potato. T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  66. Glad to hear you had a great vacation!! Well deserved! Great tips. I love the cucumber method! I've never done it but I'm glad to see it actually works. Cucumber water is amazing, too.

    Christie
    The Closet by Christie

    www.theclosetbychristie.com

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  67. Glad you had a great time :) Nice tips Elle :)

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  68. I had never heard of the potato slices for decreasing puffy eyes! I knew that you could put them on blemishes because the starch is supposed to reduce redness.
    I use these eye patches from Klorane from time to time...I'm not sure how effective they are, but they do feel really soothing (& also refreshing at the same time) under the eyes.

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  69. Potato slices for dark circles?! Yes, please! Definitely pinning this one!

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