The £2.25 hack beauty fans are using to brighten their under eyes – you’ve probably got some in your kitchen cupboard
WHETHER it’s lack of sleep or genetics, most of us struggle with dark circles under our eyes at some point.
One woman shared the DIY hack she swears by for brightening up her under eyes.
In her viral video, TikTok user Adria (@fitfoodadria) demonstrated the simple trick for her followers.
She explained that her beauty trick has received some confused reactions.
Despite this, the TikToker insisted that it worked to transform her dark circles.
“When I tell people I literally use coffee and honey to brighten my under eyes,” Adria said.
She used a viral TikTok sound to illustrate the disbelief people express when she shares the hack.
The beauty fan carefully applied the dark grainy substance under both her eyes.
She used a cotton swab to spread the DIY mixture evenly across her skin.
“My family thinks I’m nuts but I swear it works!” Adria wrote in the clip’s caption.
And the best part of the homemade hack is you likely already own these ingredients.
You can pick up a 200 gram jar of instant coffee for just £2.25 from Asda.
“A lot of under eye products have caffeine in them, and obviously so does coffee, which helps brighten,” the TikToker revealed.
Adria revealed that she used the grounds from right out of the jar for her mixture.
Shoppers can also find a 454 gram jar of classic honey for just £1.75 from Asda.
TikTok users shared their thoughts on the natural remedy in the comments section.
“Caffeine is in EVERY eye brightening cream so makes sense,” pointed out one viewer.
Top beauty trends for 2025
Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Justmylook spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the big beauty trends for 2025.
Haircare
Hair gloss treatments are a must-have as beauty enthusiasts love the salon-quality shine and enhanced colour delivered by the trending treatment.
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2025 will focus on skin repairing and texture-enhancing treatments.
Skincare
Rejuran treatment, a celebrity-endorsed procedure, will see a rise in demand this year as many seek to enhance the skin’s appearance. The procedure entails injecting polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA to enhance skin texture and elasticity. “Rejuvenation is expected to dominate 2025 skincare trends as many seek to a achieve flawless, youthful complexion.
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Ginseng cleansing oil and panthenol cream are among the trending products for 2025. The cleansing oil is excellent for dissolving makeup and impurities without clogging pores and is enriched with nourishing properties to leave the skin feeling and looking refreshed and radiant.
Makeup
Makeup trends will follow suit to achieve youthful and radiant looks. Under-eye brighteners will be sought-after products for delivering coverage while enhancing natural radiance. This beauty tool will complement natural beauty while improving and brightening dull skin.
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Peel-off lip stains circulated the beauty industry in 2024 and are expected to dominate in 2025. The growing popularity of this product is due to its ability to provide long-lasting, transfer-proof colour to lips, enhancing a natural aesthetic. Additionally, cherry-coded aesthetics are expected to be everywhere this year as the deep, rich hue can be achieved using peel-off lip stains or bold lip looks for a dramatic effect.
Nails
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“I use it for my whole face as an exfoliation,” wrote another follower.
“It does work,” commented another influenced person.
“Potato slices help reduce eye bags,” shared one DIY beauty enthusiast.
“As an esthetician, this is probably very beneficial as it’s in a natural and not diluted form!” said another viewer.
“You can also do this with caffeinated tea bags!” suggested one TikTok user.