EYES ON YOU

If there’s one area of our faces that can really let us down in the morning, it’s our eyes!

“Puffy eyes are caused by an accumulation of fluid, which is why you notice it in the morning,” explains Katy.

It can be exacerbated by various factors such as lack of sleep, allergies, PMS, alcohol and genetics. One way you can help reduce the swelling while you sleep is to use a product containing caffeine, tapping it on the skin to apply. “This stimulates blood flow and aids lymph drainage,” says Katy.

Adhesive patches are also gaining popularity for smoothing wrinkles while you sleep. Designed to be worn overnight, the medical grade silicone patches work by helping to keep skin taut so you’re less likely to get those “sleep creases” while the silicone stimulates hydration and blood flow. The crescent-shaped patches sit perfectly under the eyes and wrap up to address crow’s feet at the same time, while other varieties are shaped to prevent creasing on the décolleté, neck and forehead. TRY THIS: Gently pat Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum for Face & Eyes, $179, around the eye area – caffeine and other ingredients specifically target stress and fatigue, while its cannabis (yes, cannabis) sativa seed oil addresses inflammation. Wrinkles Schminkles Eye Smoothing Kit, $59.95, includes three pairs of medicalgrade silicone pads that you can wear 10 times per pair.