The £1.90 hack beauty fans are using to get rid of eye...

THERE are so many potions and lotions on the market that claim to be able to get rid of eye bags and puffiness. But the products - including the viral under-eye patches that have been doing the rounds on social media in recent weeks - all tend to be on the pricey side. So one woman has shared her budget alternative for dealing with the skincare issue, and all you need to do is raid the kitchen cupboard.

Image Credit: The Sun [Woman mixing a dark brown under-eye treatment.]

In a video on her TikTok page, Julianne explained that she mixes coffee, honey and water and applies it with a brush under the eyes. "It might look weird but I can assure you it works better than those expensive under eye patches," Julianne wrote over the top of the clip. "We love this mix!" she added in the caption. Before adding in the comments that she uses "two instant coffee packets, 3 drops of water, then added my honey".

Image Credit: The Sun [Woman applying under-eye treatment.]

She further explained the benefits of the mixture in another video, as she said: "This is one of the easiest at-home under-eye masks that you could possibly make with ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard. "Beyond buying stuff that doesn't work, and to be honest, your girl loves cheaper alternatives.". As for why the coffee and the honey work so well under the eyes, Julianne said that the former "helps constrict those blood vessels, reducing the appearance of puffiness and dark circles under those eyes".

Image Credit: The Sun [Woman applying inexpensive under-eye patches.]

While honey is a "natural moisturiser that soothes and hydrates the delicate skin that's under your eye". "They're both antioxidants. Honey helps the skin absorb the caffeine. This is all you need," she insisted. Julianne advised leaving the mixture on for 20 to 30 minutes, and to do it two to three times a week. "I do it at night, right after I do all my skincare. Wipe clean. Finish off with castor oil," she concluded.

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"I do this too with turmeric honey and plain Greek yogurt," someone wrote in the comments section. "Keep your one million masks from TT. 1. Never go to bed in make up. 2. Moisturise daily. 3. Don't pick at your spots, to avoid scarring. 4. Get enough sleep to prevent tired-looking skin. 5. When it comes to make-up, less is more. 6. Trim your hair regularly to prevent split ends. 7. Don't forget to moisturise your neck and décolletage.

8. Drink a big glass of water each morning to cleanse and rehydrate. 9. Gently pat your face dry with a towel instead of rubbing to avoid irritation. 10. Avoid using too much heat on your hair to prevent damage. 11. Remove makeup gently, especially around the eyes. 12. Use a lip balm to keep your lips soft and prevent chapping. 13. Put cucumbers on eyes to help reduce puffiness. 14. Choose a foundation that matches your neck to avoid a mismatched face.

15. Wash your face in cold water after cleansing to close pores. 16. Rinsing hair in cold water to increase the shine. 17. Wear sunscreen/SPF protection every day, no matter the weather. 18. Use a cold spoon to reduce under-eye puffiness. 19. Use petroleum jelly to tame brows and moisturise lips. 20. Test skincare products on a small patch of skin before using them all over your face. 21. Never spend longer than 30 minutes in direct sunlight.

22. Exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells. 23. Wear gloves on hands and socks on feet after putting cream on overnight. 24. Wear brown mascara for a less harsh look. 25. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks for a natural glow. 26. Wash hair in beer to make in shiny. 27. Invest in a good quality eye cream. 28. Keep your makeup brushes clean to avoid breakouts. 29. Apply eye cream to reduce puffiness and dark circles.

30. Apply a heat protectant before using styling tools on your hair. 31. Brush your hair 100 strokes per day. 32. Head massages for hair growth. 33. Deep condition your hair weekly to keep it healthy and shiny. 34. Wrap hair in a warm towel to enhance a hair treatment. 35. Use a silk pillowcase to reduce hair frizz and skin wrinkles. 36. Use a facial mask once a week for deep cleansing. 37. Use a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser to prevent clogged pores.