Try my ‘pinch test’ to treat your under-eye circles – I learned it from a dermatologist, it’s my favorite hack
THERE are countless hacks for brightening your under-eyes and a simple test can reveal the best one for you.
A skincare pro demonstrated the trick, which she learned from her dermatologist.
In her viral video, Madi Prettyman (@chooseyourglow) showed her followers the technique and explained how it works.
The TikToker explained that the hack reveals "exactly which ingredients would be best to treat your under-eye circles."
She demonstrated how to carry out the "pinch test" under each of your eyes.
Madi recommended gently pulling the skin under your eye and noting if the dark look disappears or if it stays on the skin.
Depending on the result, you should be able to assess the best course of action.
She explained that if the darkness disappears it means your skin is thin.
Madi recommended using an eye cream that builds collagen, such as Vitamin C.
According to experts at WebMD, Vitamin C is a vital ingredient when it comes to anti-aging.
"Vitamin C applied to the skin can encourage new collagen to grow," they explained.
"It also helps maintain the collagen you do have and protects the precious protein from damage."
On the other hand, if the darkness stays that means your skin is discolored.
She advised anyone with this result to invest in a product that helps to resurface and brighten, such as retinol.
Get Healthy Skin broke down the role of retinol in brightening your complexion.
"Retinol helps fade hyperpigmentation by making dead skin cells shed faster and encouraging new skin cell growth," they explained.
"The darker stained skin cells come off and reveal newer, brighter, more even skin cells underneath."
Anti-aging tips
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- Keep your skin hydrated internally by drinking water and externally with moisturizer.
- Always use sunscreen, even if you're not in direct sunlight.
- Use Vitamin C to brighten the skin and don't forget to apply to your neck.
- Argireline Solution 10%, $9.70, The Ordinary
- The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Face Serum, $10, Sephora
- The Inkey List Caffeine De-puffing + Dark Circle Eye Cream, $11, Sephora
- CeraVe Anti Aging Retinol Serum, $12, Walmart
- CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, $14.58, Amazon
Madi described the pinch test as her "favorite hack for under-eye circles."
Her followers shared their thoughts on the trick in the comments section.
"OMG, you don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for a product for the first case!!! Everyone just said 'Yeah, your skin is thin and that’s it,'" wrote one viewer.
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"I've had eye bags for years now and two weeks ago, I started using Vitamin C. They're still there but so much less visible," said another TikTok user.
"My dark circles are from insomnia, is there an eye cream for that?" joked a third person.
