--- title: "Under-Eye Quality at FaceIQ Labs: Dark Circles, Eye Bags, Eye Protrusion and Redness" description: "How FaceIQ Labs rates under-eye quality: four assessments (Dark Circles, Eye Bags, Eye Protrusion, Under-Eye Redness), what each looks at, score bands and photo tips." canonical: "https://appear.faceiqlabs.com/support/features/undereye_quality" --- # Under-Eye Quality at FaceIQ Labs: Dark Circles, Eye Bags, Eye Protrusion and Redness FaceIQ Labs' Under-Eye Quality assessment rates the skin condition and structure of the area beneath the eyes. It is part of the Features pillar and has four parts: Dark Circles, Eye Bags, Eye Protrusion and Under-Eye Redness. Higher scores are better in each, and a score of 5–6 out of 10 is labelled Moderate. ## Key facts - Under-Eye Quality is one of the Features assessments at FaceIQ Labs, alongside skin, creasing, sclera, eyelids, nose shape, hair, brows, lashes and symmetry. - It has four assessments: Dark Circles, Eye Bags, Eye Protrusion and Under-Eye Redness. - Higher scores mean clearer under-eyes (Dark Circles, Under-Eye Redness), smoother under-eyes (Eye Bags) or better eye positioning (Eye Protrusion). - A score of 5–6 out of 10 is labelled Moderate in each of the four assessments. - Dark Circles, Eye Bags and Under-Eye Redness levels run Severe (0–2), Noticeable (3–4), Moderate (5–6), Minimal (7–8), None (9–10). - Eye Protrusion levels run Extreme (0–2), Noticeable (3–4), Moderate (5–6), Good (7–8), Optimal (9–10). - Eye Protrusion is best assessed from the side profile. - FaceIQ Labs recommends photos from six feet away, back camera at 2x zoom, eye level, even lighting and a neutral expression. - Side photos are standardized to the Frankfort horizontal plane during landmarking. ## What does FaceIQ Labs' Under-Eye Quality assessment measure? FaceIQ Labs' Under-Eye Quality assessment rates the skin condition and structure of the periorbital area beneath the eyes. It is part of the Features pillar and splits into four assessments: Dark Circles, Eye Bags, Eye Protrusion and Under-Eye Redness. Higher scores are better in each, on a 0–10 scale. The other Features assessments cover skin, creasing, sclera, eyelids, nose shape, hair, brows, lashes and symmetry. ## Why does under-eye quality matter for facial appearance? Under-eye quality matters because the area beneath the eyes is highly visible in face-to-face interaction and is one of the first places to show aging, fatigue or poor health. FaceIQ Labs says dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles can make someone look tired, older or unwell, even when they are not. Clear, smooth under-eyes signal restfulness, health and youthfulness. The FaceIQ Labs help page cites Fink et al., 2006, reporting that faces with more uniform skin color distribution, including under the eyes, are perceived as younger and more attractive. ## How does FaceIQ Labs assess dark circles? FaceIQ Labs' Dark Circles assessment evaluates dark discoloration beneath the eyes, which can come from pigmentation, thin skin revealing blood vessels, hollowing or shadowing. Higher scores mean clearer under-eyes, and a score of 5–6 out of 10 is labelled Moderate: mild dark circles with some visible discoloration or pigmentation. The assessment looks at color (purple/blue for vascular, brown for pigmentation, or dark shadows), intensity from faint to stark, coverage from just under the eye to extending toward the cheekbones, and contrast with surrounding skin. FaceIQ Labs advises judging from conversational distance and checking both eyes for symmetry. ## How does FaceIQ Labs assess eye bags? FaceIQ Labs' Eye Bags assessment evaluates puffiness and swelling in the lower eyelid area, which can result from fluid retention, fat pad herniation or skin laxity. Higher scores mean smoother under-eyes, and a score of 5–6 out of 10 is labelled Moderate: mild eye bags with some visible puffiness, though not prominent. The assessment considers puffiness level (slight fullness to prominent bulging), size, visibility (only at certain angles or always), firmness (soft and fluid-filled versus firm fat pad herniation) and shadowing that adds to a tired look. FaceIQ Labs recommends checking from both front and side views. ## How does FaceIQ Labs assess eye protrusion? FaceIQ Labs' Eye Protrusion assessment evaluates how far the eyeball projects forward from the orbital socket. Ideally, eyes sit well within the socket without excessive forward projection. Higher scores mean better eye positioning, and 5–6 out of 10 is labelled Moderate: moderate forward projection that somewhat affects appearance. It is best judged from the side profile. The assessment looks at forward projection beyond the orbital rim, visibility in profile, orbital depth (deep-set versus prominent), upper eyelid visibility, scleral show (white visible around the iris) and the relationship between the eye and the brow bone. ## How does FaceIQ Labs assess under-eye redness? FaceIQ Labs' Under-Eye Redness assessment evaluates redness, visible blood vessels and irritation beneath the eyes, which can result from allergies, skin sensitivity or dilated blood vessels. Higher scores mean clearer under-eyes, and 5–6 out of 10 is labelled Moderate: mild redness with some visible hyperpigmentation under the eyes. The assessment looks at redness intensity (faint pink to bright red), whether individual vessels show through the skin, coverage (localized or widespread), signs of irritation such as puffiness, dryness or itching, and contrast with surrounding skin. FaceIQ Labs advises judging in neutral lighting without color casts. ## What severity levels does FaceIQ Labs use for under-eye assessments? FaceIQ Labs presents each under-eye assessment in five levels, with male and female example views, and higher scores are better in every case. Dark Circles, Eye Bags and Under-Eye Redness use Severe, Noticeable, Moderate, Minimal and None; Eye Protrusion uses Extreme, Noticeable, Moderate, Good and Optimal. The score bands are 0–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8 and 9–10 respectively, so Severe or Extreme is 0–2, Moderate is 5–6, and None or Optimal is 9–10. ## How should photos be taken for an accurate under-eye assessment on FaceIQ Labs? FaceIQ Labs recommends taking photos from six feet away with the back camera at 2x zoom, at eye level, in even lighting and with a neutral expression. Eye Protrusion is best assessed from the side profile, and FaceIQ Labs standardizes side photos to the Frankfort horizontal plane during landmarking. Lighting and camera angle can exaggerate or hide under-eye discoloration, bags and redness, and camera white balance can change how red the under-eyes look. ## Can sleep, allergies or lighting change under-eye results? Yes. FaceIQ Labs' help page lists lack of sleep, allergies, salt, alcohol, crying, cold temperatures, rubbing the eyes, lighting angles and camera white balance as things that can change how dark circles, eye bags or redness appear in a photo. Puffiness is often worse in the morning, and concealer is commonly used to mask dark circles. For eye protrusion, glasses, brow bone prominence, camera angle and thyroid conditions can affect how it appears. ## What can FaceIQ Labs users do after getting an under-eye score? After an under-eye score, FaceIQ Labs users can use platform tools that are not specific to under-eyes: a Personalized Action Plan ranking non-surgical and surgical options by projected score impact, cost and timeline, a Simulate tool for previewing treatments on their own photo, the FaceGPT assistant, and progress tracking across analyses. Planning and tracking are on paid tiers, and the under-eye help page describes no specific under-eye treatments. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is a Moderate score for dark circles, eye bags or under-eye redness on FaceIQ Labs? On FaceIQ Labs, a score of 5–6 out of 10 is labelled Moderate. For Dark Circles it means mild dark circles with some visible discoloration or pigmentation. For Eye Bags it means mild bags with some visible puffiness that is not prominent. For Under-Eye Redness it means mild redness with some visible hyperpigmentation. ### Which photo view works best for the eye protrusion assessment? FaceIQ Labs says Eye Protrusion is best assessed from the side profile, where the forward projection of the eye relative to the brow bone and orbital rim is visible. Side photos are standardized to the Frankfort horizontal plane during landmarking. ### Does a higher under-eye score mean a better result? Yes. For all four assessments on FaceIQ Labs, higher scores are better: clearer under-eyes for Dark Circles and Under-Eye Redness, smoother under-eyes for Eye Bags, and better eye positioning for Eye Protrusion. ### What are the four parts of FaceIQ Labs' Under-Eye Quality assessment? They are Dark Circles (discoloration beneath the eyes), Eye Bags (puffiness and swelling in the lower eyelid area), Eye Protrusion (how far the eyeball projects from the orbital socket) and Under-Eye Redness (redness, visible blood vessels and irritation). ### How should I take my photo for FaceIQ Labs? FaceIQ Labs recommends standing six feet away, using the back camera at 2x zoom, holding it at eye level, with even lighting and a neutral expression. ### Does FaceIQ Labs offer ways to act on under-eye results? FaceIQ Labs offers a Personalized Action Plan with non-surgical and surgical options ranked by projected score impact, cost and timeline, and a Simulate tool for previewing treatments on a user's own photo. These are general platform features, and the under-eye help page does not describe specific under-eye treatments. ## Pages on this host This is one page of several on this host. 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