Which under eye serum is best?
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The Best Eye Serums to Combat Puffiness and Dark CirclesBecause appearing well-rested is a start.
Has anyone ever told you that you look tired? Though it tends to come from a place of sympathy, this off-handed remark doesn't translate well. What you hear is something more along the lines of "You don't look so hot." And often, it's a result of dark circles and puffy eyes. The good
news is that there's a solution for this plight—it's called eye serum. The best formulas—those rich in antioxidants and skin-thickening ingredients like peptides or niacinamide—work to conceal dark circles, depuff swollen lids, and
fill in wrinkles and fine lines. No matter what kind of skin you
have—aging, sensitive, or dry—the dermatologist-recommended eye serums on
this list do just that. 1 Best The Ordinary Eye Serum The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 2 Best for Dry Skin Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Eye 3 Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream 4 Best For Mature Skin DERMA-E Stem Cell Lifting Eye Treatment 5 Best for Sensitive Skin No7 Youthful Eye Serum 6 Best for Dark Circles Olay Eyes Eye Lifting Serum 7 Vegan and Gluten-Free Clinique All About Eyes Serum 8 Best for Bags KORA Organics Noni Radiant Eye Oil 9 Best for Mature Skin Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex 10 Drunk Elephant Shaba Complex Firming Eye Serum 11 Best for Fine Lines Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum 12 NEOCUTIS Lumière Bio-Restorative Eye Cream Skip to main content
Dark circles, puffy undereyes, and fine lines will be the least of your skin-care concerns, thanks to these nourishing formulas. Soleil Summer / Allure The use of moisturizers for your undereyes is a heated debate in the Allure office: about half the team believes slathering the best eye creams for dark circles over this delicate skin can help depuff and minimize the appearance of dark circles over time, while the other half seems to think they're moisturizers in tiny tubs and offer nothing more than a placebo effect. There is one thing we can agree on: No one wants to look like they got roughly four hours of sleep. Of course, we asked our dermatologist friends to weigh in on the matter. What we do know for a fact is that "eyelid skin is thinner than the surrounding facial skin, so it can be more prone to sensitivity and irritation," Rhode Island-based board-certified dermatologist, Tiffany Jow Libby, MD, previously explained to us. However, not all eye creams are created equal, which is why we've combed through dozens (hell, probably hundreds at this point) of formulas to find the most effective creams and gels for all skin types. It ultimately comes down to the level of prevention you desire. "Because they are landing on thinner skin, eye creams have a tendency to be thicker — a higher amount of oil, less water — than facial moisturizers," Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Connecticut tells Allure, comparing the use of an eye cream to "putting extra padding on a spin bike." And that extra cushioning just might pay off, since it's also known that the eye area is one of the first to show signs of aging such as sagging skin, fine lines, and crow's feet. "As we hit our thirties, hyaluronic acid, our skin's natural water absorber and plumper, begins to decline," Dr. Gohara explains, which is why applying the ingredient topically and making up for lost hydration is of the essence. In fact, many of our go-to formulas are packed with HA and other powerful ingredients like blood vessel-constricting caffeine and collagen-boosting peptides to help fake a full night's rest. Ahead, you'll find 23 of the best eye creams, including a drugstore favorite by RoC and a retinol eye cream from Sunday Riley, each formulated for the thinnest, most sensitive skin on your body. You won't believe your eyes (wink, wink) once you see the transformative effects of our top picks. All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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Marci Robin is a contributing editor at Allure. She previously served as senior beauty editor at GoodHousekeeping.com, executive editor of xoVain, and senior online editor at NewBeauty; her writing has also appeared in publications such as InStyle, MarthaStewart.com, and Refinery29. She graduated from Florida State University with a degree... Read more Jennifer Hussein is a commerce writer at Allure. Previously, she served as beauty editor of BestProducts.com and COOLS, as well as junior beauty editor for L'Oréal's Skincare.com. Her work has been published in Teen Vogue, Paper Magazine, Byrdie, Coveteur, The Zoe Report, and StyleCaster. Jen is also a... Read more Which serum is good for dark circles?The Mohrish REJUGLOW-UE under eye serum is infused with Vitamin K1 and Retinol and is excellent for reducing dark circles. The GOOD VIBES under eye serum is infused with cucumber and lemon, and it reduces puffiness, dark circles, and moisturises the under-eye area.
Should serum be applied under eyes?Yes, serums, creams and other products can be used around the eyes, but it's important to ensure that whatever you use is safe for that area. Some items have ingredients that may be too harsh to use around the eyes, especially for those with sensitive skin or certain conditions.
Is vitamin C serum good for under eyes?Vitamin C serums can help smooth out fine lines by plumping and hydrating the under-eye area. Although vitamin C is more effective at reducing overall redness, some people say it can help alleviate discoloration associated with under-eye circles.
What is the best product for under eye darkness?Best eye creams for dark circles. e.l.f. Holy Hydration! ... . Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream.. Fresh Rose Hydrating Eye Gel Cream.. Pure Biology Total Eye.. Fleur & Bee Eyes Eyes Baby Anti-Aging Eye Cream.. Tatcha The Pearl Tinted Eye Illuminating Treatment.. Huda Beauty Overachiever High Coverage Concealer.. |
