“Doctor, which is the best eye cream for dark circles?” — a question dermatologists hear often. The truth? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Dark circles are multifactorial, and the key to effective treatment lies in identifying the exact type. At Dermatocare, we begin with a clinical assessment to understand the cause before recommending a personalized eye cream or procedure.

How to find type of dark circles you have?

To identify your type of dark circles, start by observing their color—brown indicates pigmentation, while blue or purple suggests vascular causes. Stretch the under-eye skin gently; if the discoloration fades, it’s likely vascular or due to thin skin. Check for hollowing or shadowing, which points to structural causes. Note if your circles worsen with fatigue, allergies, or rubbing, indicating lifestyle or allergic origins.

10 Types of Dark circles

While there are over 10 variations of dark circles, identifying the 5 major types is sufficient to determine the most effective treatment approach.

Type	Appearance	Cause
Pigmented	Brown or dark gray	Melanin overproduction
Vascular	Blue or purple tint	Visible capillaries, poor circulation
Sunken Eyes	Shadowed look	Fat loss or bone depression
Eye Bags	Puffy or swollen under-eyes	Fluid retention, fat herniation
Mixed	Combination of above	Multifactorial

Curious to know what type of dark circles you have? Dive into the fascinating world of dark circles by watching this enlightening video.