As we age, the delicate and thin skin around the eyes is often the first to show signs of aging such as fine lines, deeper wrinkles, and sun spots from years of exposure to UV rays. Eye cream is often ignored in favor of serums like retinol or vitamin C, and while those two ingredients are extremely important for skin maintenance, the eye area often benefits from a product that respects its specific needs.
A great eye cream incorporates all of those ingredients you want and need to boost collagen and add hydration. But it does so in a way that doesn’t irritate your skin or eyes. Beauty and skincare expert MrsMelissaM shares some of her favorite eye creams here:
These are seven of the best, highly effective eye creams that can help with puffy, crepey, and wrinkles eyes.
Sukoyaka Suhada Urea Eye Cream
Deemed the “best moisturizer” she has “ever used” in her “entire life,” MrsMelissaM shares that, yes, this cream has properties of urine (called “urea”) but it has the power to lightly exfoliate the skin and nourish it with enough moisture to keep her skin smooth all day long. In addition to using this around the eyes, she also uses it on her lips to keep them plump.
You can score it on Amazon for $19.45.
Alpha Skincare Glycolic Serum 14%
The glycolic acid in this cream is fantastic for gently exfoliating your skin, while keeping it smooth and soft. It contains vitamins, minerals, and costs $19 on Amazon. This pick is better for oily and normal skin and may be too intense for dry or sensitive skin.
Alpha Skincare 15% Retinol Cream
Retinol has been shown in studies to boost collagen and help minimize fine lines and wrinkles. But the more potent Retin-A that you use on your face is often far too irritating to use close to your eyes. This product, available on Amazon, provides the anti-aging goodness of retinol in a safe way.
Youth To The People Peptides + C Eye Serum
The peptides in this eye serum help boost collagen, while vitamin C is an antioxidant that can brighten dark circles under the eyes. At $48 per bottle at Sephora, it costs a bit more than some of the others on this list, but reviewers note that its caffeine content has the added effect of helping to de-puff tired eyes.
Benton Snail Bee Eye Cream
Key ingredients in this unique eye cream include hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and snail mucin — all of which help boost your skin’s moisture levels, making this a great pick if your main concern is hydration. It costs $27 on Amazon and can help strengthen your skin barrier, as well.
Benton Fermentation Eye Cream
MrsMelissaM calls the three main ingredients in this eye cream — Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, and niacinamide — a “triple threat” because they’re super powerful when it comes to helping wrinkles and fine lines. If you’re looking for an eye treatment that does more than just hydrate skin, this pick is highly recommended and costs $21 on Amazon.
No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Eye Serum
This eye serum is newer on the market and features hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. MrsMelissaM says this one is an “all-around” pick for numerous benefits that include tighter skin, reduced skin damage, and under-eye brightness. The No7 eye serum costs $19 on Amazon.
There’s no need to purchase all of these eye serums and moisturizers, of course. MrsMelissaM stresses the importance of doing your own research and settling on one or two that contain ingredients that can address your specific skincare issues.
