I don’t know about you, but having a good eye cream in my skin care routine is essential.
I’m aware it can be overwhelming to select an eye cream due to the array of options. I’m going to break down the best eye creams for specific concerns, and tips on how to use them.
Why is eye cream important?
The skin around your eyes is the most delicate area on your face. Your eyes are constantly squinting and moving, which increases the aging process. Eye creams are specifically designed to treat your sensitive eye area, meaning they have ingredients to target concerns of: puffiness, dark circles, fine line and wrinkles.
How to apply:
You only need a small amount of eye cream. One of the biggest mistakes made is using too much product. A pea sized amount is more than enough to be applied to your eye area. You should apply it with your ring finger, because it is the weakest of your fingers. The area surrounding your eyes is the most delicate on your face, and should be treated as such.
Where to apply:
Apply to your orbital bone, this is the area underneath your eyebrow and your eyes. Apply in a semi-circle underneath your eyes, about half an inch below your lash line. The skin above your lip tends to show increased aging as well. I always apply to my eye area, the area above my lip, and lastly to the area in between my brows. The skin in between your brows is where the dreaded ‘11 lines’ tend to appear. By adding it to this area, you are ensuring it receives that additional boost your eye area is receiving.
Best eye cream for Anti-aging:
Peter Thomas Roth Mega Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Cellular Eye Cream contains both elastin and collagen, which help tone, lift, and firm the eye area to minimize the appearance of any unwanted wrinkles and fine lines.
Best Overall Budget:
Roc Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Eye Cream targets and treats a number of under-eye skincare goals. Trying to address fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, or dark circles for a drugstore price? This is the perfect one for you.
Best eye cream for dark circles:
Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Cream will put a dent in those dark circles. This is a cult classic for a reason. The Banana Bright Eye Creme is loaded with antioxidants, such a Vitamin C. Vitamins C aids in producing collagen to reduce the appearance of lines, and brightens skin. This eye creme revives the eye area, and also minimizes the look of dark circles.
Best under makeup:
The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream will wake up tired eyes underneath your makeup. This contains caffeine, which will reduce the appearance of puffiness. It also contains a peptide that aids in minimizing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. When applying before makeup allow a few minutes for it to settle before beginning your usual makeup routine.