The appearance of red, irritated, tired-looking eyes. Our eyes can appear dull and fatigued due to a lack of sleep or exposure to environmental aggressors—but that doesn’t mean we have to accept it.
LUMIFY Redness Reliever Eye Drops have long been Hollywood’s best-kept secret for brighter, whiter-looking eyes—from the red carpet to the silver screen. If you feel like you’re constantly chasing dazzling, A-list-caliber eyes with no success, we’ve got you covered. Jennifer Tsai, OD, a board-certified optometrist and founder of LINE OF SIGHT, a concierge eye care clinic in New York City offering a holistic and integrative approach to eye health, explains the science behind brighter-looking eyes. No amount of concealer, under-eye brightener, mascara, or liner can truly disguise
What Are the Main Causes of Redness in the Eyes?
Before we can figure out how to treat your red, tired-looking eyes, we must first understand what causes them to look that way. “The main cause of redness in the eyes is typically dryness—meaning there is insufficient tear production and lubrication in the eye itself,” explains Dr. Tsai. “Other common causes include allergies from pollen and dust, eye strain from screen time, contact lens wear, environmental conditions like wind or smoke, and underlying medical conditions such as rosacea.”
Expert-Approved Products for Brighter-Looking Eyes
Dr. Tsai suggests the celebrity-favorite LUMIFY Eye Drops ($12.99) as an effective way to minimize redness and make irritated eyes appear brighter and more awake. “LUMIFY is effective at reducing redness in one minute,” she tells me. “Unlike traditional redness reliever drops that constrict all blood vessels—potentially leading to rebound redness—LUMIFY selectively constricts only the small veins, maintaining normal oxygen flow to the eyes.”
The eyes are a sensitive area, so selecting a redness-relieving eye drop that is both safe and effective when used as directed is critical. Unlike other redness-relieving eye drops, LUMIFY’s core ingredient is brimonidine tartrate (0.025%), an FDA-approved compound reformulated at a low concentration to reduce redness.
If the Hollywood seal of approval isn’t enough to sway you, let the stats do the talking. In a clinical trial, 95% of LUMIFY participants experienced significant redness reduction after just one minute of use. When used as directed, the results can last up to eight hours, making it ideal for special events and occasions, according to Dr. Tsai. “It’s always important to address the underlying cause of redness—whether it’s dry eye, allergies, or eye strain—by seeing your eye doctor,” she says.
