Remove dark circles from photos

Fix dark under-eye circles, puffiness, and tired-looking eyes in portraits, headshots, and professional photos. Magic Eraser reduces the discoloration and restores a natural, refreshed appearance — without the over-retouched look of heavy beauty filters.

Last updated May 17, 2026

When under-eye circles dominate a portrait — Magic Eraser

Dark circles under the eyes are among the most common retouching requests in portrait photography. Late nights, allergies, genetics, aging, and dehydration all contribute to the bluish-purple or brown discoloration that sits in the under-eye hollows. Studio lighting can exaggerate them — overhead lights cast shadows into the orbital area, making circles appear deeper and darker than they look in person. On-camera flash does the opposite but creates its own problems. The result: clients who look well-rested in person appear exhausted in their headshots. Traditional retouching requires careful dodge-and-burn work with color correction, maintaining the natural under-eye contour while reducing the dark tone. Magic Eraser's AI handles this automatically: brush over the dark area and the AI lifts the discoloration while preserving the natural eye socket contour and skin texture.

Пошаговая инструкция

1. 1

   Upload your portrait

   Open Magic Eraser on the web, iOS, or Android and upload the headshot or portrait with visible under-eye circles.

2. 2

   Brush under the eyes

   Paint over the darkened area under each eye. Follow the natural curve of the under-eye area. Include the full discolored zone but avoid brushing over the lower eyelid crease — keeping the natural lid line produces the most believable result.

3. 3

   Erase and review

   Tap Erase and the AI reduces the dark discoloration, brightening the under-eye area to match the surrounding cheek skin tone. The natural contour of the eye socket is preserved. Check that both eyes look symmetrical, then export.

Лучше всего подходит для

• Professional headshots where clients look more tired than they are
• Wedding portraits after a long reception night
• Corporate team photos with consistent, polished appearance
• Acting headshots requiring a fresh, energetic look
• LinkedIn and social media profile photos
• Video call screenshots and virtual event portraits
• Passport and ID photos where circles are emphasized by flash
• Event photos from early morning or late night occasions

Важные замечания

The goal is reduction, not elimination. Completely removing all shadow under the eyes can look unnatural because the eye socket naturally creates a slight tonal depth. The AI aims for a natural reduction that makes the person look well-rested rather than airbrushed. Brush precisely along the dark area — going too wide onto the cheeks or too high onto the lower lid changes the facial geometry. For severe dark circles (very deep purple or brown), a single pass produces a significant improvement; a second pass can further reduce remaining discoloration. If the circles are combined with puffiness (bags under the eyes), the AI addresses the discoloration; the physical puffiness contour remains as it's part of the facial structure. For photos with harsh overhead lighting that creates artificial under-eye shadows, applying the AI enhancement tool to the whole image first can reduce the shadow before targeted circle correction.

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Will it look like I'm wearing concealer?

No. The AI reduces the dark tone while preserving natural skin texture and the subtle under-eye contour. The result looks like a well-rested version of the person, not a makeup effect.

Can it fix bags under the eyes too?

The AI addresses discoloration effectively. Physical puffiness (the raised contour of eye bags) is a structural feature that the tool reduces but may not fully eliminate, as completely removing it can look unnatural.

Does it work on both eyes equally?

Brush each eye's under-eye area separately for the most natural result. The AI processes each area independently, matching the correction to each side's specific tone and lighting.

Is dark circle removal free?

Yes. Magic Eraser's free tier covers under-eye correction. Upload your portrait, brush under the eyes, and export the refreshed result at no cost.