Dear Wendi: How Do I Get Rid of Under-Eye Puffiness?
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Wendi McLendon-Covey isn’t just a comedian and performer. As we discovered in herWhat I Can’t Live Without, she’s a savvy shopper, too. Now, theGoldbergs,Bridesmaids, andReno 911!actress is also a Strategist columnist, tackling your burning questions about what to buy and where to buy it. Welcome toDear Wendi Mc-C.
Do you have a question for Wendi? Leave a comment or email us at strategist@nymag.com.
Dear Wendi Mc-C,
Yourskinlooks amazing! I don’t know if you have this problem, but I always wake up puffy in the morning! What’s your secret tode-puffing your facewhen you’re about to go oncamera? What about getting rid ofunder-eye circles and puffiness?
Yours,
Bloaty McBloat
Dear Bloaty,
Well thank you so much for the kind words, but in actuality, my skin is the bane of my existence. I have terrible chemicalallergiesand I’m constantly battling unsightly reactions.
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One thing that does help me tremendously issleepingnext to my Vicks humidifier, and I do this every night whether or not I’m going to be on camera the next day. Most people think of the humidifier as something for arid climates, which I guess most of L.A. is, but it’s just generally good for hydrating the skin, no matter what. I’ll turn mine on every night whether or not I’m going to be on camera the next day. [Editor’s note: After consulting several experts, we recommended a differentVicks humidifiera little while ago, too.]
As far asunder-eye circles and puffiness, if you’re inreallybad shape from a wild night, you need to bring out the heavy artillery.
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When things are really bad, there’s nothing I’ve found that works quite like theTata Harper Restorative Eye Cream. It’s got fatty acids to fight bags, but also works to prevent wrinkles (always a good idea).
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For something more cost-effective, I actually like an organic sweet almond oil fromAura Cacia. It’s an everyday solution that really works to tame the puffiness under your eyes.
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And when I really want to make sure that my face and skin are looking their best, I use theTata Harper Concentrated Brightening Essenceall over, too. It’s the next best thing to putting an Instagram filter on reality.
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