Best Eye Creams You Should Buy

When it comes to eyes, fine lines and wrinkles are the biggest concern for 85% of women (that’s according to a Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab survey of over 1,000 readers). And those two worries are followed closely by lack of firmness, dark circles, and under-eye bags. So, to have healthy skin around your eyes, consider the following best eye creams we share here.

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12 Best Eye Creams

12 Best Eye Creams

1. Peter Thomas Roth Vital-E Microbiome Moisture Defense Eye Cream – $55

The integrity of the skin barrier is so important to the look and feel of your skin, especially in the very delicate undereye area. The 2020 Best of Beauty-winning Peter Thomas Ross Vital-E Microbiome Moisture Defense Eye Cream relies on prebiotic and probiotic ingredients, as well as powerful antioxidants to protect skin and ultimately reduce the look of lines and puffiness.

2. Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème – $39

The hint of yellow tint in 2020 Readers’ Choice and Best of Beauty Award winner Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème — which doesn’t actually contain banana, by the way — instantly brightens and color-corrects dark circles. Vitamin C and collagen support skin’s clarity and elasticity.

3. Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream – $128.00

Lancôme’s luxe, vitamin-packed cream won the GH Beauty Lab’s latest anti-aging eye creams test, proving worth the splurge for hydrating and firming. The formula scored highest for increasing skin moisture, by 41% over six hours and boosted firmness by 29% over four weeks of use. Several testers said they could see a noticeable difference: “My bags are almost gone.”

4. SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream – $7.91

The most affordable winner of the GH Beauty Lab’s anti-aging eye treatment test, Garnier’s silky shea-butter-and-caffeine cream was a tester favorite as well as a fantastic skin firmer and softener. The formulation came in second for firming, with a 32% increase, and hydrating, with a 31% uptick, though it didn’t visibly reduce wrinkles in Lab assessments. It got great scores from testers for its pleasant scent. “I loved it!” and “Others noticed and asked what I’d done,” they raved.

5. Vichy Minéral 89 Eyes Hyaluronic Acid Eye Fortifier – £20

Packed with hyaluronic acid, caffeine and Vichy’s soothing thermal water, this gel-based cream is the ultimate pick-me-up product when eyes are in need of a boost. Even sensitive eyes won’t blink at the gentle formula.

6. The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream – £8.99

With caffeine to take down inflammation, dark circles and puffiness, this budget wonder comes in a serum consistency which means it is lightweight enough for even the oiliest of skins.

7. L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Manuka Honey Eye Gel – $20

Equipped with a cooling rollerball applicator, L’Oréal Paris’ Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Manuka Honey Eye Gel won a 2020 Best of Beauty Award for its depuffing and dark-circles-reducing abilities. The soothing combination of manuka honey, caffeine, and hyaluronic acid is especially perfect for dry, mature skin. Gently pat in any excess product with your fingers.

8. Multi Correxion 5 in 1 Eye Cream – $20.93

RoC excelled at tackling every eye-area issue, increasing firmness by 19% and hydration by 20%, reducing wrinkles by 10%, brightening dark circles, and depuffing — all with a price way below the average treatment! Testers said it also helped the look of crow’s feet and under-eye fine lines. “I noticed within days that the issues around my eyes were diminished,” one said.

9. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream – $13.55

This hydrating eye cream is gentle enough for your under-eyes and contains hyaluronic acid to plump and moisturize the skin. “It acts like a sponge to pull in hydration from the deep skin layers and even the air,” says Dr. Zeichner.

10. Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 MAX Night Eye Cream – $46.60

The retinol, niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3), and peptide blend in this drugstore eye cream make it a winner for dark circles, fine lines, and dull-looking skin. Just a dot of this rich formula delivers skin-smoothing radiance for a well-rested look.

11. SkinCeuticals Physical Eye UV Defense SPF 50 – $30.00

Even though SPF is so important in an eye cream, it can be tough to find a formula that includes one. This raved-about product from SkinCeuticals contains SPF 50 to prevent sun damage, ceramides to hydrate, and a brightening tint to even skin tone.

12. Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Eye Concentrate – $68.00

This rich cream is a dream if you’re prone to dryness in your under-eye area. Your skin will drink up its antioxidants to combat fine lines and texture, puffiness, and dark circles. The heavy-duty formula feels ultra-nourishing and creamy on the skin, making this a great nighttime pick.