What to Look for in the Best Moisturizer for Around Eyes

The delicate skin around your eyes requires special care, so choosing the right eye moisturizer is essential.

1. Hydration Level

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Look for moisturizers with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or squalane to deliver intense hydration without feeling heavy. These help plump and smooth fine lines that often appear around the eyes.

2. Sensitivity and Gentle Formulation

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The skin near your eyes is thinner and more sensitive than the rest of your face. Opt for fragrance-free, hypoallergenic formulas to minimize irritation and avoid harsh chemicals.

3. Targeted Concerns

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Consider your specific needs—such as dark circles, puffiness, or crow’s feet—and choose products with targeted actives like caffeine for puffiness, peptides for firmness, or vitamin C for brightening.

4. Texture and Absorption

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Choose a lightweight cream or gel that absorbs quickly and layers well under makeup. Heavier balms may be better suited for nighttime use if you need extra nourishment.

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    Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream
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    Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream is a moisture-rich cream that ups the hydration intensity of Clinique's best-selling face lotion.
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    The Moisturizing Fresh Cream
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    A feather-light gel cream that renews skin’s youthful bounce for a firmer feel and balances sebum.
  3. 3
    The Moisturizing Soft Cream
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    A silky-soft cream that delivers all-day healing moisture for profound rejuvenation: visibly plumper, healthier, firmer, lifted-looking skin.
  4. 4
    C+C Vitamin Cream

    Natura Bissé

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    Firming cream for dry skin
  5. 5
    Active Moist

    Dermalogica

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    Sheer, oil-free, lightweight moisturizer that contains a Prebiotic Moisture Complex, unique blend of plant extracts and helps improve skin texture.
  6. 6
    Kakadu Luxe Cream

    RMS Beauty

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    A rich yet lightweight cream packed with skin-firming ingredients to nourish and restore skin’s texture and radiance. 
  7. 7
    Ultra Facial Moisturizer

    Kiehl's Since 1851

    591 REVIEWS
    Step up to 24-hour moisture.
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    Atmosphere Protection® Cream
    587 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Lightweight, daily moisturizer to protect against environmental stressors for healthy, radiant skin
  9. 9
    Facial Fuel

    Kiehl's Since 1851

    576 REVIEWS
    Vitamin-enriched and energizing non-oily facial moisturizer.
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    Advanced Protection Cream
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    Ultimate anti-aging moisturizer firms, smooths fine lines and delivers unparalleled barrier protection.

What to Look for in the Best Moisturizer for Around Eyes

The delicate skin around your eyes requires special care, so choosing the right eye moisturizer is essential.

1. Hydration Level

Citrus catapult arrow

Look for moisturizers with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or squalane to deliver intense hydration without feeling heavy. These help plump and smooth fine lines that often appear around the eyes.

2. Sensitivity and Gentle Formulation

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The skin near your eyes is thinner and more sensitive than the rest of your face. Opt for fragrance-free, hypoallergenic formulas to minimize irritation and avoid harsh chemicals.

3. Targeted Concerns

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Consider your specific needs—such as dark circles, puffiness, or crow’s feet—and choose products with targeted actives like caffeine for puffiness, peptides for firmness, or vitamin C for brightening.

4. Texture and Absorption

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Choose a lightweight cream or gel that absorbs quickly and layers well under makeup. Heavier balms may be better suited for nighttime use if you need extra nourishment.