I’ve tried every trick in the book, from cold spoons to caffeine patches, and even convincing myself that maybe the dark circles are just a mysterious aesthetic. But nothing seemed to work long-term and give continued steady results. That’s when I decided to put collagen eye creams to the test. They promise to smooth, brighten, and de-puff, but do they actually live up to the hype? I tested some of the most popular ones to find out. Here’s the real tea.