Thanks everyone for your replies.
lol @ eye shades - hmm might make me look more like a racoon, but if it gets bad enough
I have heard about the toned concealer etc, will have to swing by the makeup department and see what they say...
as for haemmarhoid cream, that's just scary! (but it does make sense!)
I think my 'tired' eyes' are hereditary, unfortunately, though the 'blackness does seem to vary.
Miss Pam Ann, the thyroid suggestion may not be too far off the mark, I have always suspected I may have an overactive one, as can eat and eat and not gain at all (are ya jealous? ;p ), been thin as a rail most of my short life, so, it may bear considering ruling that one out too....
anyway, thanks again for all the suggestions, will give 'em a go and see what happens.
Sky
PS - a 'magic stick' sounds perfect!!! can it do your hair too?