Choosing skincare products can feel overwhelming, especially if you want one that addresses multiple skin concerns around the eye area. You may find yourself trying to decide between the best retinol eye cream for anti-aging or the best caffeine eye cream for fixing dark circles.
The good news is that you don't have to choose between the best eye cream for wrinkles or the best eye cream for puffiness, and you don't need to get two different products. The best products can reduce signs of aging, while also giving you brighter, firmer-looking skin and treating your under-eye concerns.
What Is Eye Cream?
The skin around the eyes is delicate and sensitive, which is why your eyes and eye area can have such a significant effect on your overall appearance. Your eyes can appear puffy and tired if you haven't been getting enough sleep. You might get dark circles under your eyes if you're sick or suffering from seasonal allergies. The skin around the eyes can show early signs of aging, such as smile lines and discoloration.
That's why eye cream is a superhero among skincare products. It's a lightweight, fast-absorbing cream that gently and effectively hydrates and smooths the skin around your eyes. Adding a good eye cream to your skincare routine can minimize signs of aging and keep you looking your best. It will help with skin hydration - a must for anti-aging.
What Is Retinol Eye Cream?
Retinol is a word that you've probably seen on skincare product labels, and for good reason. Retinols are a type of vitamin A that deliver clinically proven anti-aging effects. They work by promoting collagen production, which improves volume and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
Using an eye cream with retinol is an effective way to minimize the appearance of crow's feet in the eye area and smooth out lines under the eyes. Our Retinol Eye Cream also contains jojoba, vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid for deep hydration. With regular use, you'll see smoother, younger-looking skin around your eyes.
What Is Caffeine Eye Cream?
If your eyes look puffy and tired, they need caffeine. No, seriously; caffeine is an incredible skincare ingredient, and it's a great addition to fight dark circles. Caffeine is a natural stimulant that increases circulation when applied topically. When used around the eyes, it helps reduce the appearance of dark circles and tightens up the skin so bags under your eye area don't look as prominent.
Using a cream with caffeine at night and in the morning can help you look awake and refreshed throughout the day.
What Is the Best Eye Cream?
The best eye cream for you is one that delivers the effects you want. If you're looking for strong anti-aging benefits, look for a formula that has retinols and other ingredients to smooth wrinkles and fade discoloration - like our Retinol Eye Cream.
If you're trying to correct puffy eyes or dark circles in your eye area, consider using a cream with caffeine to help tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of bags under your eyes. Consider our Restoring Eye Cream. It's formulated with caffeine, retinols, hyaluronic acid, and other natural ingredients to maximize its skin hydration effects.
What Does Eye Cream Do?
If you're already using anti-aging products, facial lotions, and a good SPF, it may seem like there's no need for another step in your skincare routine. But using a product made specifically for the delicate skin of the eye area has benefits that really pay off.
Regular skincare products and moisturizing cream are designed for the skin on your forehead and lower face, which have different needs than the skin under your eyes. For example, you may want acne-control ingredients on your chin and forehead, but you won't want to apply them near your eyes. Eye creams are formulated with active ingredients to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, boost collagen production, hydrate, and reduce redness without causing irritation or dryness.
How To Apply Eye Cream
Before you start using any new cream, it's a good idea to do a patch test to make sure it won't irritate your skin. Apply a small amount to the skin on the inside of your wrist and wait about 24 hours. If nothing happens, go ahead and apply it to your eyes.
If you notice any redness, itching, swelling, or irritation, discontinue use and talk to a health care provider about how to treat the affected area. Then pat yourself on the back for wisely doing a patch test so the irritation is on your arm, not under your eyes.
Once you're sure that eye cream won't bother your delicate skin, you can gently apply it to the area under and beside your eyes by following these steps:
- Wash your face as usual, then gently pat the skin dry.
- Scoop out a pea- to pearl-sized amount of product onto your ring finger. (Your ring finger is best for applying because it applies less pressure than your other fingers)
- Using your ring finger, place small dots of the cream on the skin around your eyes and around the orbital bone.
- Still using your ring finger, gently pat the cream onto your skin below and around your eyes.
- Allow the product to absorb before applying any additional skincare products.
- If used in the morning, follow with an SPF.
You can use eye cream every day if it doesn't cause any dryness or irritation. If you have sensitive skin or you notice any flakiness, you may benefit from applying less often.
Where To Apply Eye Cream
Restoring Eye Cream is formulated to work best on the skin under and around your eyes. Don't apply it to the eyelids or near your lash lines. Instead, focus on the skin around the outer rim of your eye socket. This ensures that you get the anti-aging and smoothing benefits on the areas where wrinkles and puffiness are most likely to occur while avoiding the risk of getting the product in your eyes.
If you do accidentally get some too close to your lash line or eyelids, use a cloth soaked in cool water to gently wash away any product.
When To Apply Eye Cream
There is no wrong time of day to apply eye cream. You can use it in the morning or at night, or both. It's best to apply the cream after cleansing your face so there isn't any grime or residue from other skincare products on your skin.
The real key to getting all the benefits of this essential anti-aging product is to use it regularly. You'll start seeing results from Restoring Eye Cream or Retinol Eye Cream after several weeks of consistent use, so plan to make it a daily part of your skincare routine.
Does Eye Cream Go Before or After Moisturizing Cream?
The standard rule of skincare product application is to apply the thinnest products first and add the richer, creamier products afterward to seal in the previously applied ingredients. A skincare routine that includes a product for signs of aging around the eyes might look like this:
- Wash your face using Redefining Anti-Aging Face Wash. Rinse with warm (not hot) water, then pat dry.
- Apply Hyaluronic Acid Booster for deep hydration and increased collagen production to reduce the appearance of wrinkles or Repairing Vitamin C Facial Serum to moisturize and brighten your complexion.
- After serums, apply Restoring Eye Cream or Retinol Eye Cream and let it absorb before applying moisturizer.
- During your morning routine, follow up with Resurfacing Anti-Aging Cream to manage dry skin, wrinkles, fine lines, and more. For nighttime, use Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream or Retinol Face Moisturizer Cream for a night cream option that offers intense anti-aging while you sleep.
- No matter what other products you use during the day, always finish up with sun protection. Element Defense Face Moisturizer with SPF 45 combines deep hydration with broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection to protect against premature aging and sun damage to your skin barrier from UV rays.
Which Eye Cream Is Best for You?
The best choice is a cream that you use regularly, allowing you to reap the benefits of hydration, anti-aging, and skin-soothing ingredients that address your under-eye concerns. Restoring Eye Cream offers all that and more with standout active ingredients:
- Hydrates with hyaluronic acid, a moisturizing compound that retains over 1,000 times its molecular weight in water
- Smooths away fine lines with Matrixyl 3000, a clinically tested blend of protein peptides to boost collagen production
- Improves circulation with caffeine to reduce the appearance of dark circles, eye bags, and other skin concerns
- Reduces puffiness with blueberry extract, a natural source of vitamin C, vitamin E, and resveratrol, which helps reduce inflammation and strengthen your moisture barrier
- Reduces discoloration with vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps slow the signs of aging, reduces discoloration and redness, and prevents sun damage
Our Retinol Eye Cream offers similar benefits, with the added power of retinol. Its combination of ingredients help boost collagen production and smooth out fine lines and crow's feet while also leaving your skin hydrated and calm. It's an excellent option for a night cream to fight aging.
Like all of our products, the active ingredients in our Restoring Eye Cream are cruelty-free and natural. We never test on animals. All the products in our science-backed anti-aging line work together to give you a personalized skincare routine that addresses all your skin concerns and leaves your skin looking and feeling great.
