What helps against Under-Eye Bags? Causes & Tips

A short night, a salty dinner or simply age: under-eye bags make the face look tired, even when you feel rested. The good news is that many under-eye bags can be visibly reduced. In this guide, you will find out what causes them and what really helps against under-eye bags, from quick tips for the morning to long-term care.

What causes under-eye bags?

There are two main types of under-eye bags, and they have different causes:

Fluid-related bags: fluid collects in the loose tissue under the eyes. They are usually most pronounced in the morning and subside during the day.
Age-related bags: the connective tissue under the eyes becomes weaker over the years, and the fat pad around the eye pushes forward. These bags are visible all day.

Common triggers for puffy under-eye bags

Lack of sleep: the eye area looks swollen and tired.
Salt and alcohol: promote water retention in the tissue.
Lying flat: fluid collects under the eyes overnight.
Allergies: hay fever or other allergies cause the eyes to swell.
Crying and screen work: strain the eye area.
Hormonal fluctuations: can intensify puffiness, for example before menstruation.
Genetics: some people are naturally more prone to under-eye bags.

Quick tips for the morning

Cool: a cool compress or cooled spoons placed on the eyes for a few minutes constrict the vessels and reduce swelling.
Eye patches: patches with caffeine such as the Awake & Lift Eye Patches visibly reduce puffiness in around 15 minutes.
Gentle massage: pat in your eye cream gently with your ring finger from the inner to the outer corner of the eye. This supports drainage.

What helps long-term against under-eye bags?

1. Lifestyle

Sleep enough and with your head slightly raised.
Reduce salt and alcohol, especially in the evening.
Drink enough water: this supports the body’s fluid balance.
Treat allergies: talk to your doctor if allergies are the cause.

2. The right eye care

These actives help against puffy under-eye bags:

Caffeine: stimulates microcirculation and visibly reduces puffiness.
Beautifeye: an active complex designed specifically for the eye area that reduces puffiness and shadows.
Peptides: Cyclopeptide-5 supports a firmer contour.
Hyaluronic acid: binds moisture and visibly plumps the delicate skin.

These products are particularly suitable:

EyeLift Cream: with caffeine, Beautifeye and argan oil for a fresh, rested eye area.
Eyecare Smoothing Gelmask: the eye mask with Beautifeye and Thalassine as an intensive booster.
CytoLine Fresh-Calming Eye Patches: alginate patches with hyaluronic acid for a fresh eye area.
CytoLine Eyecare Firming Concentrate: with Cyclopeptide-5 for a firmer contour.

You will find all products in our collection cream for under-eye bags.

3. Aesthetic treatments

Age-related under-eye bags caused by fatty tissue cannot be removed with skincare. Here, dermatologists and plastic surgeons offer options such as lower eyelid surgery, fillers in the tear trough or radiofrequency treatments. After such treatments, you will find suitable aftercare in our collection skincare after laser, peels & Botox.

When should you see a doctor?

Please consult a doctor if your under-eye bags appear suddenly, only on one side, are painful or reddened, or are accompanied by swelling elsewhere in the body. In rare cases, they can indicate allergies, thyroid problems or kidney problems.

Your routine against under-eye bags

OPEN: cleanse the eye area gently.
TREAT: apply the CytoLine Eyecare Firming Concentrate morning and evening. If needed, use the Awake & Lift Eye Patches or the Eyecare Smoothing Gelmask.
CLOSE: pat in the EyeLift Cream gently with your ring finger.

Frequently asked questions about under-eye bags

What helps quickly against under-eye bags?
Cooling and eye patches with caffeine. The Awake & Lift Eye Patches visibly reduce puffiness in around 15 minutes.
Can under-eye bags be removed permanently?
Fluid-related under-eye bags can be visibly reduced with lifestyle changes and the right care. Age-related bags caused by fatty tissue can only be removed by aesthetic or surgical treatments.
Which cream helps against under-eye bags?
An eye cream with caffeine and Beautifeye, such as the EyeLift Cream. You will find more products in our collection cream for under-eye bags.
What is the difference between under-eye bags and dark circles?
Under-eye bags are swellings under the eyes, while dark circles are dark shadows. You will find suitable care for dark circles in our collection eye cream for dark circles.
Do men get under-eye bags too?
Yes, under-eye bags are common in men. Men will find suitable care in our collection eye cream for men.

You can find out more about the eye area in our guide crow’s feet & under-eye wrinkles. Our free skin analysis shows you in just a few minutes what your skin needs.