Quick list
People tend to think of eye creams or serums as a monolith category.
After all, they’re only treating one small area, so how different can they be?
So here, our favorites with a little intel on who they might be best suited for.
Everyone has unique wants and needs out of their beauty products (especially with eye treatments!)
We looked for creams formulated with ingredients that uniquely address the delicate eye area.
But then its topped with several unique, active extracts.
It also contains collagen-boosting sumac berry andbakuchiol.
All around, a star natural formula.
It containshyaluronic acidfor moisture and a shot ofcaffeineto help reduce puffiness and dark circles.
Drier skin also tends to be easilyirritated skin(do you ever get itchy red areas around the eyes?
), so this smartly folds inchamomileand calendula, two botanicals known for their anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Caffeine constricts the blood vessels just under the skin when applied topically.
This helps tackle the two most prominent signs of a sleepless night: dark circle and puffiness.
(Of course, even mild eye circles can use it, too.)
How does this come into play with your delicate eye area?
This helps reduce that at the cellular level, not just cover it up.
Best for puffiness:Goldfaden M.D.
BeautyCounters smart, clean formulas are opthamologist tested, and safe for contact wearers.
How to apply eye cream
You may think that applying eye cream is pretty straightforward.
And while its certainly not rocket science, there is a certain finesse to it.
For a full guide on eye cream program, check here.
But for quick tips, see our checklist below.
FAQ
What is the best treatment for puffy eyes?
One easy, effective, and quick way to address puffy eyes is through cold compress.
Use chilled spoons, rollers, gua sha stones, orice globes.
How can I tighten the skin under my eyes?
To tighten skin under the eyes, you should focus on collagen and elastin.
These are the structural proteins of the skin that help keep it firm, lifted, and tight.
you’re free to also utilize other antioxidants that protect collagen and elastin against damage.
What is the main cause of eye bags?
Unlike dark circles and puffiness,under-eye bagsare much more out of our control and harder to treat.
Bags are due to fat pads under the eyes due, most likely, to genetics.
As these diminish, the fat pads under the skin start to droop and sag down, revealing bags.
While supporting collagen and elastin production can help slightly, these usually require professional intervention.
The takeaway
Finding your eye cream match takes some work.
All our eyes are different!
So it takes some research to find one thats going to be magic for you.
Luckily we did all the work.
For our full guide to eye care,read more here.
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