SHADOWS and dark circles around the eyes are a giveaway if you have been burning the candle at both ends.

As the days get shorter and the light changes they can look even worse - especially first thing in the morning.

Apart from a good night's sleep, help is at hand in the shape of some favourite tried and tested beauty tools.

Give eyes a boost and instantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with

Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Mask, £46.

Packed with active plant extracts and a cocktail of seaweeds, they only take 20 minutes to get to work and the results last for up to six hours. Hyaluronic acid gives that much-needed hydration boost.

A plumping eye cream used morning and especially overnight will leave the delicate skin around the eye firmer and more radiant.

Pat on Aromatherapy Associates Rich Repair Eye Cream, £45.50, with key ingredients including oligopeptide, used to stimulate collagen production.

Light diffusers in Super Facialist by Una Brennan Vitamin C+ Brighten Dark Circles Eye Cream, £12.99, banish shadows.

Skin brightening Vitamin C, stimulating caffeine and a proven anti-dark circle peptide combine in a unique delivery system to help reduce the look of dark circles and the appearance of fine lines. You won't see results overnight but use regularly and eyes will appear noticeably brighter, smoother and firmer.

New to the market is

Vichy Idealia Eyes, £23. The latest addition to the Idealia range, it -combines powerful ingredients to target tired eyes and reawaken natural radiance.

The brand's first hybrid product it is an eye contour idealiser that relieves tired eyes, reawakens the skin's natural radiance and simultaneously corrects dark circles and fine lines.

Soothe puffiness and work on fine lines with

Arran Aromatics Feel Good Formulas Green Tea Eye Cooler Gel , £3.50. With extracts of green tea and witch hazel it has all the necessary antioxidants to revitalise tired eyes. Keep it in the fridge for adding cooling power.

Don't leave home in the morning without dotting BareMinerals Stroke of Light Eye Brightener, £22, around the eye area. Offering light coverage, it instantly perks up dull skin and doesn't settle into lines and creases. Don't forget to apply a tiny amount to the inner corner of the eye at the nose for a wide awake look.

Energise eyes, boost skintone and make sure eyeshadow stays in place all day long with Clarins Instant Light Eye Perfecting Base, £22.

The magic is in the radiance-boosting 3D pigments that brighten and illuminate the eye area to leave you looking fresh as a daisy.