I’m often asked which is the best eye cream for reducing dark circles. The reality is, you will probably want a good concealer since no eye cream will remove them. Which is why I rarely recommend eye cream as a fix-all. Instead, I point people toward clever hybrids like the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick.
What is it?
The Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick is a smart little multi-tasker. Half colour corrector, half eye cream, it’s designed to tone down discolouration while offering a hydrated, concealer-friendly base.
What Do I Think?
It comes in four sheer shades, each calibrated for specific tones of dark circles:
- Banana for purples (my choice)
- Apricot for blue/purple
- Guava for blue/green
- Pumpkin for blue tones
Think of it less as a full coverage concealer and more like a tinted eye balm with benefits. Caffeine helps de-puff, Vitamin C and E brighten and soothe, and a smattering of light reflecting pigment lifts the area without looking like you’ve covered it in glitter.
The texture is thick at first swipe, closer to a balm than a cream, but warms easily under the finger and blends out in seconds. It feels comforting, never greasy, and because it’s sheer, it doesn’t sit in fine lines or draw attention to creases like some thicker concealers can.
I wear mine alone with no concealer since I’m not a makeup wearer, and look noticeably fresher and less knackered when I do. For those who would wear a concealer, it offers a smooth canvas in which to apply.
Would I recommend?
Yes. It’s not a miracle, but it is a genuinely useful product. One that makes you look better in 15 seconds flat. And I’ll take that any morning after a late night.
Brands Product Description
A color-correcting eye cream stick, with two forms of vitamin C and banana powder-inspired pigments, that instantly neutralizes dark circles, brightens and hydrates.
Key Ingredients
- Two Forms of Enhanced Vitamin C (3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Tetrahexldecyl Ascorbate) – Helps brighten and fade the look of dark circles and defend skin against environmental aggressors like pollution.
- Banana Powder-Inspired Pigments – Light-reflecting mineral pigments that instantly illuminate your complexion
- Caffeine – Energizes & invigorates skin
How I Use It
I use this in my morning routine, after my serums and sunscreen.
Would I Repurchase/Buy?
Yes.
How Much?
£26.60 for 3.7g
