I'm a bit freaked out by this one. They've been slowly coming in, but they were just growing redness right below my eyes which make-up could cover up...never really bothered me because I noticed them on most other people in my neighborhood, young and old.

But today I woke up and saw larger dark circles going down to about 2/3 of an inch under the outer edge of each eye. I was shocked, it was fairly visible and I'd NEVER had anything down there days prior. Now, they did fade around 30 minutes of being awake...but I realize I need to do something about this, now.

So, what products can I use to fight this? I'm not looking for cheapo this time, I'd like to know what the best thing out there is in the mall range, too.

As for prevention, what causes them? I've been a little lazy with cleaning off make-up after work, that probably hurt...sigh...

pjb, particularly sensitive to this now because her 25th birthday is tomorrow...

I use Physicians Formula coverstick (yellow) with foundation over it. You have to be careful, though, too much yellow and not enought foundation can make you "raccoon" eyes!!! :D