The Eyes Have It! Our Picks for the 6 Best Eye Creams

The days are getting longer and that means that instead of calling it an early night, many of us are opting for after-work outside runs, rooftop drinks and just the general merriment that comes from warmer weather and more hours of sunshine. With all this added fun comes the always-dreaded dark circles and puffy eyes that are the tell-tale sign of a sleepless night, but not anymore! We’ve rounded up our favorite eye creams to banish dark circles and send those puffy eyes packing.

Exuviance: Age Reverse Eye Contour

Exuviance Age Reverse Eye Contour is a potent anti-aging combination of collagen-building peptides, polyhydroxy acid and maltobionic acid which work together to firm the skin around the eye area, erasing fine lines, attacking droops and sags and decreasing puffiness. In four weeks you should begin to see results from the cream. Maltobionic Acid/PHA work to hide dark circles by slowly lightening the discoloration.

Directions: Gently apply around the eye area until cream disappears. Use twice daily.

($68; exuviance.com)

Lumixyl: Revitaleyes

In my short time using this product, it quickly became a must-have in my arsenal to battle dark circles. The cream is formulated with decapeptide-12, a patented technology found only in Lumixyl, which works to brighten skin and erase the signs of hyperpigmentation and discoloration – my main eye complaint! It also tackled inflammation, dry lines and wrinkles.

Directions: After cleansing and drying skin, gently apply small dots of Revitaleyes around the eye area, including under the eye and corner creases. Massage in until thoroughly absorbed. Apply morning and night.

($65; lumixyl.com)

ZO Skin Health: Olluminate Intense Eye Repair

This cream has stabilized retinol and advanced peptides in order to strengthen thin skin and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Plus, optical diffusers disguise the appearance of dark circles. Antioxidant vitamin E protects delicate skin from aging free radicals.

Directions: Apply around the eye area until fully absorbed.  In the morning, apply right before sunscreen.  In the evening, apply as your final step.

($130; zoskinhealth.com)

Wei Beauty: Mulberry Leaf 3-in-1 Eye Cream

This triple herbal complex cream blends mulberry leaves, Japanese plum leaves, green tea, soy protein and other effective ingredients in order to brighten, de-puff and smooth the delicate eye area. For an added bonus: use the cream underneath Wei Tibetan Chrysanthemum Correcting Eye Treatment Pads!

Directions: Morning and evening, squeeze a small dot onto your ring finger and gently tap into cleansed skin around the eye area.

($72; weibeauty.com)

Cygalle: Gold Leaf Intensive Eye Treatment

This unique cream tackles the special needs of the eye zone that are prone to visible signs of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, moisture loss, free-radical damage, collagen and elastin breakdown. Calming calendula, seabuckthorn and organic sunflower instantly refresh and encourage elasticity and smoothness. The cream has gold flecks in it which gives off a fabulous reflective effect that makes it an excellent primer before under-eye concealer.

Directions: Light and non-greasy, this cream can be worn day and night, alone or under makeup. Using your ring finger, lightly tap the cream into the skin around the eye area.

($85; cygallehealingspastore.com)

Jeffrey James: The Eye Cream Bright Eyes

This cream is definitely the most cooling of the bunch and perfect for “de-puffing!” It features a combination of organic aloe vera, organic green tea, organic licorice, organic eyebright, vitamins C and E and organic Oregon grape to help smooth fine lines and nourish the delicate eye area.

Directions: Take a small amount and pat all around the eye. Use morning and night and throughout the day as needed to refresh and brighten.

($36; jeffreyjamesorganics.com)

 

9 comments on “The Eyes Have It! Our Picks for the 6 Best Eye Creams”

1. I would be surprised if these are better than – or as good as – Eminence’s Herbal Eye Contour Cream. Has anyone made such a comparison?

2. One of the best eye creams I have ever experienced is the Epicurean Discovery vitamin c cream.

3. All of these are sooo expensive! I use yes to Blueberries eye firming cream (around $20 at Walgreens and they have their own website too) It works great — in fact, I use it on my whole face and the crinkles and wrinkles just disappear leaving firm moist skin behind!! LOVE IT!

4. What cream really attacks that puffy eye syndrome, along with the wrinkles and loss of collagen? At 73, I find that most creams are too rich and just add more puff!

5. I’ve been using YES TO BLUEBERRIES eye cream for about six months. I love it. I apply it twice daily and am very pleased with the results. The skin under my eyes is smoother, less puffy, and my crow’s feet are almost nil. It’s a great product.

6. Jeanne, thanks for your comment! I swear by the Yes To Carrots body cream so I’m going to have to try this eye cream! You are not the first person to tell us about it, so I’m sure its amazing!

7. Granny – My fave for battling puffy eyes, but also a very light application is Jeffrey James.. it’s incredibly light and the cooling sensation and cucumber scent are great! It definitely “de-puffs” the bags right away!

8. My favorite eye cream is Somme Institute’s eye cream. I have seen a dramatic result in puffiness and dark circles since I’ve started using it. It’s incredible

9. Youngblood’s Eye Impact is fabulous, has a tingle, great for refreshing morning application. This product flies off the shelf at my salon!