Did you know that the skin around your eyes is 20 times thinner than the rest of your complexion? Delicate and fragile, this area is prone to dryness, irritation, puffiness and dark circles, not to mention wrinkles and fine lines. So, to ensure the skin around your peepers stays looking youthful, refreshed and nourished, here are ten of the best eye creams to keep that area hydrated and moisturised.
Whatever your concern, we’ve got you covered!
Ten Of The Best Eye Creams
- Elemis Pro-Radiance Illuminating Eye Balm, £36.50
- Filorga Time-Filler Eye Cream, £47
- Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus Eye Cream, £80
- Aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Crème, £28
- La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Eyes, £16
- Vichy Minéral 89 Eyes Hyaluronic Acid Eye Fortifier, £20
- PIXI Eye Zone Brightener, £14
- this works No Wrinkles Tired Eyes, £42
- BeautyPro Eye Therapy Under Eye Mask, £4.95
- Garnier Hyaluronic Acid and Orange Juice Hydrating Brightening Eye Sheet Mask, £2.99
Illuminating Eye Cream
If you’re concerned about dark circles, then the Elemis Pro-Radiance Illuminating Eye Balm is an essential piece to add to your skincare set.
It blends soothing chamomile and arnica with revitalising bird of paradise flower and omega-rich apricot kernel oil to brighten and refresh tired-looking eyes. Simply apply it onto your under-eye area using the domed head, then gently dab your skin until the balm has been absorbed. It will reduce the appearance of dark circles and give you an illuminated look.
Anti-Ageing Eye Cream
Are you looking to rejuvenate your peepers? Then look no further! The Filorga Time-Filler Eye Cream is what you need.
Its secret formula is filled with a Botox-like active ingredient that fights against sagging skin and under-eye hollows. It also boasts a powerful peptide that helps your skin to produce collagen and elastin (both of which are responsible for your skin’s plumpness and elasticity). Together, these ingredients minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as dark circles and uneven skin tone.
Gently dot it around the contours of your eyes, on your upper eyelid and along the root of your upper lashes once a day. Rejuvenated eyes await!
Soothing Eye Serum
While eye creams are beneficial to people of all ages, if you have more mature skin, you should consider using a serum that penetrates into the deeper layers of your complexion. GLOSSYBOX’s recommendation? Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus Eye Cream.
Copper peptides help to firm your skin, while vitamin C banishes dark spots and omega 3, 6 and 9 soften your under-eye area. Pat it onto your eye area using your finger twice a day and it will visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Smoother and more youthful eyes await!
Energising Eye Cream
If you just need a little pick me up, then opt for the Aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Crème. It promises fresh and healthy-looking eyes.
This eye cream is the perfect pick me up when your eyes need a little perk. Its revitalising complex blends liquorice extract with coffee bean extract to boost the energy in your skin cells, reduce the appearance of dark circles and soothe puffiness. Just gently apply it onto your under-eye area, sweeping it up around the corner of your eyes too.
Eye Cream For Sensitive Skin
Eye creams are often pretty potent, which doesn’t always sit well with sensitive skin. Luckily, La Roche-Posay have developed Toleriane Ultra Eyes, a mild and gentle cream specifically designed for sensitive skin.
Not only is this eye cream free of unnecessary chemicals and additives (you know, the ones that cause your sensitive skin so much irritation), but it is enriched with La Roche-Posay’s iconic Thermal Spring Water which helps to treat dryness and relieve irritation. Apply it morning and night around your eye area to leave your skin feeling hydrated and comforted.
Deeply Hydrating Eye Cream
One key ingredient that will help you to identify the best eye creams is hyaluronic acid. Nature’s moisture sponge, it can hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water, which obviously deeply moisturises your skin.
If you’re looking for a hyaluronic acid-rich eye cream, I’d recommend Vichy Minéral 89 Eyes Hyaluronic Acid Eye Fortifier. It not only provides some serious hydration, but it is also formulated with caffeine which brightens your under-eye area. The ultimate combination, you can expect tight and tired eyes to look healthier.
Brightening Eye Gel
When you try and fight the appearance of dark circles, you no doubt use an eye cream then follow up with some concealer, so why not use a combination of both? PIXI Eye Zone Brightener is a tinted gel that will leave your skin feeling energised, while adding a touch of colour too.
Soothing lavender and Aloe vera calm your under-eye area, while the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid works to plump and hydrate it. Lighter eyes with a concealed finish await!
An Overnight Treatment
When you’re hunting for the best eye creams, it’s important not to forget about overnight treatments. Did you know that your skin is most receptive to repair while you sleep? That’s why this works No Wrinkles Tired Eyes cream is such a great choice!
Formulated with Persian silk tree, nourishing essential oils and plant extracts, this cream detoxes your skin and promotes cell renewal. Apply it before going to bed and leave it to work its magic while you sleep. When you wake up, those tired puffy eyes, dark circles and wrinkles will all be visibly reduced.
Anti-Ageing Under Eye Mask
If it’s an instantly anti-ageing effect that you’re after, consider using a cooling under-eye mask like the BeautyPro Eye Therapy Under Eye Mask with collagen and green tea extract.
This 20-minute treatment infuses your skin with (you guessed it) green tea and collagen to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles instantly. It’s your quick-fix solution to revive tired and puffy eyes!
Brightening Under Eye Mask
If you also want instant results but aren’t concerned about the anti-ageing aspect of your eye treatment, then I’d opt for the Garnier Hyaluronic Acid and Orange Juice Hydrating Brightening Eye Sheet Mask.
Infused with orange juice and hyaluronic acid, it is deeply moisturising and works to brighten dark circles. Simply apply them to your under-eye area for 15 minutes, then gently peel them off and massage the excess serum into your skin. A revitalised and radiant eye area awaits!
And there you have it, ten eye creams that will help to reduce dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles and fine lines without breaking the bank. For more great quality skincare products that aren't too pricey, check out this article.
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