To instantly reduce puffy eyes from crying, the most effective methods focus on cooling and reducing fluid buildup around the eyes:

• Apply a cool compress: Use a clean washcloth soaked in cold water or wrap ice cubes in a cloth (never apply ice directly to skin). Hold it gently on your closed eyelids for 5–15 minutes. The cold constricts blood vessels, reducing swelling and soothing irritation

• Use chilled cucumber slices or tea bags: Place cold cucumber slices or refrigerated tea bags (black, green, or chamomile tea) on your closed eyes for 10–30 minutes. Cucumbers hydrate and cool the skin, while tea’s caffeine and antioxidants help reduce puffiness and improve circulation

• Wash your face with cold water: After crying, rinsing your face with cold water helps cool the skin and reduce heat and inflammation caused by crying

Additional tips include staying hydrated to prevent fluid retention and gently massaging the area around your eyes to improve circulation

. Avoid rubbing your eyes, and if you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying cold treatments

. These remedies offer quick relief by constricting blood vessels and moving fluid away from the eye area, effectively reducing puffiness caused by crying.