Here's How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes — and Never Look Tired Again

"You look tired." It's probably a woman's least favorite thing to hear, because it tells us we did a miserable job of hiding our puffy eyes and dark circles this morning.

Whether you're perpetually sleep-deprived, genetically "gifted" with dark circles under your eyes, or spend your nights watching cry-fest marathons, we've all had to deal with under eye bags or circles. In fact, when we asked our Total Beauty Facebook followers what beauty question they want answered, "What can I do about my dark circles?" was the No. 1 reply. Identifying dark circles under your eyes is easy -- you see them staring back at you in all their purple glory. But figuring out how to get rid of dark circles under your eyes is much less transparent.

Dermatologist Debra Jaliman, author of "Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist," says that dark circles affect people of all ages. "Dark under eye circles can make even young people look old and tired," says Jaliman.

Wanna know what you can do about your extra (eye) baggage? We consulted Jaliman to find out how you can minimize your dark circles -- by altering your lifestyle and your makeup application.