How to Get Rid of Eye Bags Fast: Instant and Long-Term Fixes
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How to Get Rid of Eye Bags Fast: Instant and Long-Term Fixes

and how to look fresh and wide awake, fast.

How to get rid of eye bags fast: the instant fix for weddings, graduations and big days, the 2-minute morning de-puff, and the long-term plan for firmer-looking skin under your eyes.

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A wedding, a graduation, a big birthday, or just a morning when your eyes look more tired than you feel. When eye bags show up, you want them gone, fast. The fastest way to get rid of eye bags is Immaculift Instant Eye Lift Serum: it visibly tightens and smooths eye bags in around 90 seconds, and the effect lasts for up to 8 hours. For puffy mornings, glide chilled Cryotherapy Ice Globes from the inner corner of your eye out to your temple for two minutes. For a long-term fix, use a retinol serum every night to help the skin under your eyes look firmer over time.

Bye bye eye bags: before and after using Dermaworks Immaculift Instant Eye Lift SerumReal people, real results: under-eye bags before and after Dermaworks Immaculift

Real people, real results with Immaculift, in around 90 seconds.

Which eye bags do you have?

Tap the ones that sound like you.

Puffy when you wake up, better by lunchtime

That's fluid that settled under your eyes overnight. It responds brilliantly to cold, so chilled ice globes are your everyday fix.

Worse after a late night, a salty meal or a few drinks

Salt and alcohol make your body hold on to water, and it shows under your eyes first. Ice globes the morning after, and Immaculift if you need to look your best.

There all day, every day

As we get older, the skin under the eyes loses collagen and firmness, so bags sit there whatever you do. Immaculift smooths them instantly, and retinol helps that skin look firmer over time.

Puffy, itchy or watery eyes

That's often an allergy such as hay fever. Treat the allergy and the puffiness goes with it, so ask your pharmacist about an antihistamine.

They run in the family

Some of us are simply more prone to under-eye bags. You can't change your genes, but you can change how your eyes look today.

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Immaculift Instant Eye Lift Serum

Immaculift Instant Eye Lift Serum

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The instant fix for your big day

Wedding photos, graduation day, a big birthday, a family celebration: the moments you'll look back on for years. Immaculift Instant Eye Lift Serum uses film-forming technology that dries into an invisible, flexible film, visibly tightening and smoothing eye bags, puffiness and fine lines in around 90 seconds. It lasts for up to 8 hours, so you look fresh from the first photo to the last dance.

Bride and her mother on her wedding day, wearing Dermaworks Immaculift Instant Eye Lift Serum
Wedding day
Proud mother hugging her son on graduation day, looking fresh with Dermaworks Immaculift
Graduation day
Woman celebrating her big birthday, looking lifted and refreshed with Dermaworks Immaculift
Your big birthday
Three generations smiling for family photos, looking fresh with Dermaworks Immaculift
Family photos

How to apply Immaculift:

  1. Cleanse and dry. Remove all eye make-up and skip oil-based creams around your eyes. Skin must be clean and completely dry.
  2. Apply a thin layer. A rice grain-sized amount is all you need, smoothed gently over the area.
  3. Stay still for 90 seconds. Keep your face relaxed while the tightening film forms. No touching, rubbing or big expressions.
  4. Mineral powder only on top. Liquid or oil-based make-up can break down the film, so finish with a mineral powder.

Your eye bag kit: instant, daily and long term

Immaculift: instant, for big days

Immaculift: instant, for big days

Visibly tightens and smooths eye bags in around 90 seconds, for up to 8 hours. Over 100 applications in every 20ml tube.

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Ice Globes and Retinol Set: morning and night

Ice Globes and Retinol Set: morning and night

De-puff every morning and firm every night, with both together in one beautiful set for less than buying them separately.

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Ice Globes: every morning

Ice Globes: every morning

Two minutes straight from the fridge helps reduce the look of puffiness and wakes your eyes up. Reusable and gift-boxed.

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2.5% Retinol: every night

2.5% Retinol: every night

Clinically proven to increase collagen production by up to 5x, helping the skin under your eyes look firmer and smoother over time.

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Every morning: de-puff in two minutes

Morning puffiness is fluid, and cold is the quickest way to shift it. Our Cryotherapy Ice Globes are made from premium borosilicate glass with a cooling liquid core, designed for long-lasting temperature retention, so they stay cold for your whole massage.

Woman gliding Dermaworks Cryotherapy Ice Globes under her eyes to reduce the look of puffiness and eye bags

Your 2-minute routine: keep your globes in the fridge, or pop them in the freezer for an hour for an icier wake-up. Smooth on a little serum, then glide each globe from the inner corner of your eye out to your temple 5 to 10 times, and finish by sweeping gently down from your cheekbone towards your jaw to drain. Use them every morning, and for the best results stick with it for six weeks.

Direction matters: glide Dermaworks Ice Globes upwards to lift and firm, and downwards to drain puffiness

Direction matters: up to lift, down to drain.

Long term: firmer-looking skin under your eyes

If your bags are there all day, the skin under your eyes needs support, and that's where retinol comes in. Our 2.5% Retinol Night Serum is clinically proven to increase collagen production by up to 5x, helping that thin, delicate skin look firmer and smoother over time.

How to use it: in the evening, cleanse and pat your skin dry, apply a few drops to your face and neck, then gently pat a tiny amount along the bone beneath your eyes, keeping it away from your lash line. If you're new to retinol or have very sensitive skin, start every other night and build up as your skin adjusts. Wear SPF every morning, and don't use retinol if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

What to expect: smoother-looking skin in 2 to 4 weeks, and a firmer, fresher-looking eye area over 2 to 3 months of regular use.

Big day coming up? Your countdown plan

8 weeks before: start retinol (every other night if you're new to it) and build up, so your under-eye skin is looking its firmest on the day.

Every morning: two minutes with your ice globes to de-puff and wake your skin up.

The night before: go easy on the salt and the wine, drink plenty of water, and sleep with an extra pillow so fluid doesn't settle under your eyes.

On the day: ice globes first, then let your skin dry completely. Apply Immaculift, stay still for 90 seconds, and finish with mineral powder. You're set for up to 8 hours of photos.

What our customers say

"Best thing I've tried for instant tightening and smoothing."

"THIS WORKS. I did it on half my face as a test when I first got it and wow."

"Waking up with a puffy face is not fun but after having used these for a few weeks now, I can confidently say that they've really made a difference." (Cryotherapy Ice Globes)

When should you see a doctor about eye bags?

Most eye bags are harmless. Speak to your GP or optician if the swelling is sudden, painful, only on one side, comes with changes to your vision, or doesn't go down during the day, as it could be a sign of an infection, allergy or another condition that needs treating.

Why Dermaworks for eye bags?

Instant, daily and long term, all from one brand. Immaculift (£29.99, over 100 applications) for big days, Cryotherapy Ice Globes (£29.95 for a pair) for every morning, and our 2.5% Retinol Night Serum for lasting results.

Made by us since 2014. From a 5x award-winning UK skincare brand, and backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee.

FAQs

Your questions, answered

How can I get rid of eye bags fast?
Immaculift Instant Eye Lift Serum visibly tightens and smooths eye bags in around 90 seconds, and the effect lasts for up to 8 hours. For puffy mornings, two minutes with chilled ice globes helps reduce the look of puffiness.
How do I get rid of eye bags before a wedding?
Start a retinol serum around 8 weeks before to help your under-eye skin look firmer, use chilled ice globes every morning to de-puff, and go easy on salt and alcohol the night before. On the day, apply Immaculift to clean, dry skin for an instant lift that lasts up to 8 hours.
Do ice globes help with eye bags?
Yes. Cold helps reduce the look of puffiness and eye bags, and gliding from the inner eye outwards encourages fluid to drain. Use them straight from the fridge, or after an hour in the freezer.
How long does Immaculift last?
Up to 8 hours. It works instantly rather than building up over time, so you can use it every day or save it for special occasions.
Can I wear make-up over Immaculift?
Yes, a mineral powder. Liquid or oil-based make-up and creams can break down the tightening film, so apply Immaculift to clean, dry skin and finish with mineral powder only.
Why do I wake up with eye bags?
Fluid settles under the eyes overnight, especially after little sleep, salty food or alcohol. Allergies, age and genetics can make it worse.
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Written by Jasmin, Marketing Manager. Jasmin has been part of the Dermaworks team since 2021. She writes our skincare guides and helps our customers with their skincare questions, so she knows our products inside out, and what you really want to know. About us

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