Ever wondered why your eye creams and serums aren't working? It could all boil down to a simple reason: You probably aren't using the right product for your skin concern. Because even though it's normal to have dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines, there are products specifically made to address these concerns if you do want to get rid of them.
While there is no "one product fits all," finding the right ingredient suitable for your specific concern is best because it will treat the problem area correctly. So to help you save your time and cash, bring your eye care game up a notch with the products below:
Eye Cream for Dark Circles
According to dermatologist Dr. Claudia Christin, to reduce hyperpigmentation of dark circles due to melanin deposit, look for eye creams with alpha arbutin, niacinamide, ascorbic acid, vitamin B, or retinol. Here are some examples:
The Inkey List Retinol Eye Cream
Formulated with retinol, this reduces visible signs of aging and boosts the natural collagen production of the skin. While this lessens dark circles around the eye area, the cream can also be used to target lines around the mouth. It's affordable and dual-purpose, so this would be a great addition to your kit.
Retinol Eye Cream, P750, THE INKEY LIST, Beauty Bar
COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream
Start looking energized with this fast-absorbing cream formed with a mixture of 72% snail secretion filtrate, peptides, and niacinamide that visibly moisturizes and brightens the eye area. The non-heavy texture is a hit for those who don’t like thick creams and is perfect for those who want glowing, well-rested eyes.
Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream, P870, COSRX, Lazada
Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream
Gentle yet powerful, the combination of vitamin C and cucumber extract improves uneven tones and protects the skin from aging radicals such as UV rays and pollution. The added peptide also strengthens the skin and will make you look bright-eyed and ready for your next meeting.
C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream, P3775, DRUNK ELEPHANT, Sephora.ph
Eye Creams for Puffiness
For bloated eye bags, Dr. Claudia Christin suggesting finding products with vitamin C, retinol, peptides, caffeine, or green tea to reduce that puffy look. Check out our picks below:
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
A must-have for achieving perky eyes, the blend of caffeine and EGCG from green tea leaves makes this effective anti-inflammatory and calming serum a winner in reducing puffiness around the eyes. The formula reduces swelling and pigmentation, and can be used on cellulite spots on the body as well.
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG, P585, THE ORDINARY, Beautymnl
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Eye Gel
Revive tired-looking eyes with this cooling eye gel made with green tea antioxidant complex and vitamins C and E for less noticeable undereye bags. This depuffs and firms the eyes while other ingredients like ginkgo extract and meadowfoam seed oil keep it hydrated all day.
Purity Made Simple Eye Gel, P1630, PHILOSOPHY, Sephora.ph
Innisfree Green Tea Seed Eye Cream
True to its name, this cream uses an infusion of antioxidant-rich green tea seed oil and green tea extract to seal in moisture and decrease puffiness around the eye area. Innisfree also added amino acids for a soothing effect, which leaves the eyes looking and feeling fresher.
Green Tea Seed Eye Cream, P1490, INNISFREE, Lazada
Eye Creams for Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Lastly, the ingredients to look out for if you want to diminish wrinkles are retinol, peptides, or vitamin C. Humectants like hyaluronic acid, moisturizing oils, and moisture-locking occlusives are also highly recommended by the derm for this concern. Check out these products if you need one to add to your routine:
Mizon Collagen Power Firming Eye Cream
This K-beauty formula has 42% marine collagen that actively regenerates tissue and boosts collagen production around the eyes. For those with fine lines like crow's feet, it contains hyaluronic acid and adenosine to hydrate, help minimize the texture, and improve elasticity.
Collagen Power Firming Eye Cream, P700, MIZON, Beautymnl
Avéne Physiolift Eyes
Best for sensitive skin types, this eye cream was formulated with soothing and renewing ingredients like thermal spring water and retinaldehyde that visibly smoothes pronounced lines and wrinkles. The formulation also minimizes the risk of allergic reactions by being free of fragrance, oil, and more common irritants.
Physiolift Eyes, P2228, AVÉNE, Zalora
Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
This anti-aging cream has four main ingredients that make the skin resistant to fine lines. There's the aqua peptide complex that enhances the skin's plumpness, ReNeura technology that helps skin self-repair, Kombu-bounce complex that decreases the appearance of wrinkles, and last but not the least, fruit extract from Mukurossi that supports skin regeneration—all of which will make your eyes look firmer and more youthful.
Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream, P3500, SHISEIDO, Lazada
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