Potatoes are one of the most versatile foods on our plates - but can you incorporate them into your beauty routine too? In the world of skincare, dark circles are one of the biggest bug-bears, with endless products on the market promising to reduce the dreaded purple tinge and puffiness. But instead of forking out £50 on a fancy eye cream, TikTok beauty buffs are turning to the humble spud to awaken their complexion. TikTok is full of weird and wonderful life hacks, and I am all for new beauty tricks that save pennies.

But even I was unsure about this latest craze - a potato belongs in the oven, not on my mug. But it turns out there is some method to the madness, as the bizarre trick is backed up by science. Tater in hand and sleepy eyes at the ready, I tried out this anti-ageing secret to see if it actually works.

Doctor shares one simple brain game to play to help fall asleep easily I wanted to see if a potato really could banish my under eye circles ( Image: Daily Mirror) The experience was strange - it left a tacky residue afterwards as I applied the potato ( Image: Daily Mirror) For this experiment, I ditched my trusty Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue cream for a golden spud. The science behind the hack is that potatoes are that they are packed with vitamin C, azelaic acid and niacinamide - three powerhouse ingredients you'd find in high-end skincare. So not only are they great when they're made into chips or roasties - they could well be the cure for unwanted eyebags.