What to Look for in an Eye Moisturizer

Choosing the right eye moisturizer can help address concerns like dryness, puffiness, and fine lines around the delicate eye area.

1. Ingredients

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Look for gentle, hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, and ceramides that are specifically formulated for the sensitive skin around the eyes. Avoid harsh fragrances or potential irritants.

2. Targeted Concerns

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Select an eye moisturizer based on your specific needs—whether it's reducing puffiness, minimizing dark circles, or smoothing fine lines. Many formulas cater to multiple concerns for comprehensive care.

3. Texture and Absorption

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Eye creams come in various textures, from lightweight gels to rich creams. Choose a texture that feels comfortable on your skin and absorbs easily without leaving residue or causing makeup to pill.

4. Compatibility with Makeup

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If you wear concealer or other eye makeup, opt for a moisturizer that layers well underneath and doesn't cause smudging or creasing throughout the day.

  1. 1
    Brightening Botanical Eye Balm
    1,025 REVIEWS
    A ground-breaking Bakuchiol Eye Balm, fully powered by plants.
  2. 2
    A.G.E. Advanced Eye

    SkinCeuticals

    1,056 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A.G.E. Advanced Eye is a next-generation eye cream that fights the appearance of aging.
  3. 3
    Advanced Repair Eye Cream
    310 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Age-repairing eye cream brightens, firms and targets all signs of aging around the eyes.
  4. 4
    Clinique for Men Anti-Age Eye Cream
    117 REVIEWS
    Hydrates, combats eye-area lines, wrinkles.
  5. 5
    Eye Cream

    Dr. Barbara Sturm

    Eye Cream

    $150
    70 REVIEWS
    Swelling, bags, dark shadows an exhausted eye area can make us look tired and sad.
  6. 6
    Intensite Les Yeux Firming Eye Cream
    64 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    An intensive rejuvenating and hydrating eye cream that helps diminish the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.
  7. 7
    Brightening Eye Cream Under Eye Illuminator
    61 REVIEWS
    Light-reflecting eye cream visibly reduces dark circles and brightens under eye instantly.
  8. 8
    Revitalizing Eye Cream
    56 REVIEWS
    De-puffing, firming and hydrating eye cream with caffeine, ceramides and bakuchiol.
  9. 9
    Moisturizing Renewal Eye Cream
    55 REVIEWS
    An ultra retexturizing and hydrating eye cream that increases skin renewal and deeply hydrates.
  10. 10
    BioBarrier Repair Eye Cream
    52 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    48 hour hydration supports skin barrier with 1.5% allantoin and a triple ceramide complex.

What to Look for in an Eye Moisturizer

Choosing the right eye moisturizer can help address concerns like dryness, puffiness, and fine lines around the delicate eye area.

1. Ingredients

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Look for gentle, hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, and ceramides that are specifically formulated for the sensitive skin around the eyes. Avoid harsh fragrances or potential irritants.

2. Targeted Concerns

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Select an eye moisturizer based on your specific needs—whether it's reducing puffiness, minimizing dark circles, or smoothing fine lines. Many formulas cater to multiple concerns for comprehensive care.

3. Texture and Absorption

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Eye creams come in various textures, from lightweight gels to rich creams. Choose a texture that feels comfortable on your skin and absorbs easily without leaving residue or causing makeup to pill.

4. Compatibility with Makeup

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If you wear concealer or other eye makeup, opt for a moisturizer that layers well underneath and doesn't cause smudging or creasing throughout the day.