How to apply eye cream correctly: video, where to apply

Beauty is given to man by nature, but it tends to gradually fade away. To maintain a rested and youthful appearance, many girls resort to cosmetic treatments. Often ladies go under the surgeon’s knife or decide to undergo injections. This is a big risk that often doesn't pay off. Moreover, you can improve your skin on your own: to do this you need to know how to use caring cosmetics correctly. The modern market offers many effective remedies that, when used correctly, can work wonders. They will be discussed in this material.

Facts from history

The ancient Romans were famous admirers of beauty. They worshiped not only athletic bodies, but also a healthy appearance in general. It was Rome that became the birthplace of many care products. In an effort to preserve youth and freshness, they mixed different natural “gifts” and tested them on themselves. One of the most popular remedies for improving the eye area has been olive oil. It nourished and moisturized, but this effect was not enough. The brilliant ancient Roman doctor Galen thought of mixing together animal fat, water, wax and almond juice. The mixture was somewhat reminiscent of sour cream and was called “cold cream”. Over the course of several centuries, different variations of this composition were created, but it did not undergo major changes. Advances in chemistry and biology have led to a wide variety of eye creams that can be used today.

Now there are a huge number of types of emulsions:

Moisturizing. They soften and saturate the epidermis with moisture and help against dryness.
Nutritious. They contain many useful vitamins that penetrate directly into the pores and heal the face.
Matting. A special variety for those with oily skin types.
Anti-aging. Allows you to get rid of wrinkles or reduce their depth.
Protective. Protect the dermis from the harmful effects of frost or sunlight.
Toning. These include foundation, BB cream and concealer. They allow you to hide visual imperfections, such as bruises, redness and bags.

Practical tips for applying eye cream

Now we will introduce you to the points on which the intensity of absorption of the cream and the effectiveness of its effect on the epidermis depend.

It is recommended to apply the cream to the area around the eyes several hours before bedtime. The product should have time to be absorbed before you go to bed. Otherwise, the creams will clog, the oil composition will drain from the eyelid and end up on the mucous membrane. You risk waking up with red eyes and swelling.
When you wake up, take water treatments and as soon as the skin has absorbed all the moisture, apply the cream. Wait at least half an hour before applying makeup. If you use eyelid product immediately before makeup, the foundation will lie unevenly, the mascara will print, the eyeliner will smudge, and the shadows will roll into lines.
Remember the ability of the skin to get used to cosmetic compositions. Experts recommend changing creams every two to three months. And give preference to products with herbal ingredients.
Moisturizing cream can be used daily, nourishing cream - no more than 4 times a week. The active components included in the product have an intensive effect on the skin. The epidermis gets used to it and with frequent use, skin functions may weaken.

Composition and action

To understand how to properly use an eye cream, you need to understand the ingredients included in it.

Water. The most important part of a cosmetic product. She, as you might guess, is responsible for hydration.
Emulsifiers. They eliminate one of the main problems in creating skin care cosmetics: the inability to mix between liquids and fats.
Glycerol. Allows you to moisturize the epidermis. It forms a thin film on the face, which helps retain moisture.
Hyaluronic acid. Another "humidifier". Responsible for maintaining water balance and stimulates the action of certain components. Smoothes the skin and promotes cell regeneration.
Collagen. Provides the effect of Botox, increasing elasticity due to the ability to connect and powerfully absorb liquids.
Haloxyl. It has a whitening effect and helps “from the inside” to eliminate the cause of dark pigmentation under the eyes.
Panthenol. Penetrates deep into the epidermis and thereby heals small wounds and inflammations. Supports and stimulates the process of cellular renewal.
UV filters. Protect from the adverse effects of sun or frost. Also known by the acronym SPF (sun protection factor).
Argireline. Cools the smallest muscles, prevents the appearance of wrinkles and reduces the risk of their deepening.
Ailiss. The newest substance created specifically for creams used around the eyes. Relieves inflammation and interacts with the capillary system at a subtle level.

Next we will talk about vitamins, which are also an integral part of the composition.

C. Helps even out skin tone, improve collagen synthesis, and increase elasticity.
F. Transports oxygen through the pores directly deep into the epidermis, softens and prevents flaking.
A. Stimulates blood circulation and increases elasticity.
E. Protects the dermis from the destructive effects of sunlight and frost. Forms a thin protective film that helps retain moisture.

Which product should I choose?

The very first step to learning this alphabet is choosing the necessary cosmetic product. Do not think that any of the skincare products for the entire face will be suitable for the described area. Eye creams can be brightening, cooling, protective, or firming.

In this situation, you should not save. If it contains natural ingredients, the cosmetic product will cost accordingly. And the presence of ingredients of natural origin is the basis for success in the fight for youthful skin.
The cream must be selected based on your skin type and age.
You should keep in mind the purpose for which this product is purchased: moisturizing, nutrition, fighting wrinkles.
Be sure to pay attention to the composition: nutrients should prevail in it, but there should be as little acids and any other “chemicals” as possible.

If it seems to you that the product you recently purchased did not suit you - it caused swelling or redness, do not rush to part with it: it is possible that you simply violated the rules for using it.

How to make a choice

The first question should be not how to properly apply cream for the skin around the eyes, where to find a diagram from a photo, but whether it is necessary at all. There are different types, and they all work differently.

Foundation corrector

In what cases is it required:

bruises and dark circles;
the skin is too thin, from under which veins and capillaries are visible;
redness, bags.

Action:

lays down in a dense layer, covering imperfections;
visually hides imperfections;
evens out facial tone.

You can use Divage BB cream with microbeads or the unique Time Balm Concealer, which you will find in a special section of our store.

Hydration

Symptoms that require moisturizing creams:

dryness, peeling;
disturbed fat balance;
loss of freshness and elasticity.

What is he doing:

nourishes and moisturizes;
passes through pores without clogging them;
creates a film that retains moisture.

Rejuvenating emulsion

Required in the following cases:

the appearance of facial wrinkles;
deepening of folds;
dryness;
deterioration of elasticity.

Action:

has a smoothing effect;
“freezes” muscle tissue;
improves elasticity.

You can use Librederm with cornflower juice or broad-spectrum hyaluronic cream to reduce swelling and moisturize, as well as other products that will delight you in the special “Cosmetics and Care” section of the Aromacode online store.

Review of the best creams by age category

The optimal eyelid skin care products for different age periods are shown in the table:

Name	Optimal age category	Active ingredient	Product effectiveness
Revitalift Filler L'Oréal Paris	30-40 years	Hyaluronic acid	Getting rid of small furrows and wrinkles, tightening the skin of the upper and lower eyelids
Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate	40-45 years	Ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside, hyaluronic acid	The texture of the epidermis improves, irregularities and furrows are reduced
Moisture Surge Clinic	25-30 years	Green tea, aloe extract, hyaluronic acid	Active moisturizing, combating flaking and dryness
Revitalizing Supreme + Estee Lauder	45-50 years	Moringa extract	Strengthening the natural production of elastin and collagen, giving smoothness and elasticity to the skin, combating age-related changes and wrinkles
Midnight Recovery Eye Kiehl's	45-50 years	Squalane, butcher's broom, cucumber extract, night primrose oil	Improves blood circulation, restores skin water balance, increases firmness and elasticity
Extra eye repair cream Bobby Brown	35-40 years	Clary sage enzyme, arguilerine	Removes dark spots and puffiness of the eyes, reduces the visibility of age and expression wrinkles, moisturizes the skin, saturating it with nutritional components
Skin Ceuticals Eye Balm	Over 55 years	Chamomile extract	Activates cell renewal, toning and strengthening effect, softening and moisturizing the skin of the eyelids
Cream filler for deep wrinkles with acid Academie	Over 30 years	Sea fennel extract	Getting rid of age-related signs, preventing new furrows

The area of skin around the eyes requires both careful and regular, as well as delicate and gentle care. You not only need to choose the ideal product for your skin type, but also learn how to apply the cream correctly. Then it is possible to successfully delay the first signs of maturity, make your gaze clear and open.

Article design: E. Chaikina

How to properly apply eye cream: diagram and video

Preparation stage

In order for all beneficial substances to work, it is important to provide all conditions for their penetration and effective operation. So, what to do before applying:

Wash your hands in advance to avoid transferring contaminants into your pores.
Wash your face using foam or milk. This must be done even if you are without makeup: cleaning agents remove not only cosmetics, but also dirt.
Use toner or micellar water for better cleansing.
Apply day or night cream to the entire face, ignoring the area under and above the eyelashes.

Application scheme

Make sure that the care product is not spoiled: color or an unusual smell can warn of problems.
Squeeze a small amount onto your finger. The optimal volume is a small pea. Try not to overdo it: too much creamy texture simply won't be absorbed.
Rub the emulsion under your eyes. You need to move from the temporal region to the inner corners and from the bridge of the nose to the outer corners.
Promote absorption. To do this, just “walk” with patting movements. The trajectory is the same as in the third point. You can make light claps with one finger or several. Remember that this area is especially delicate and you just need to provide a soft and pleasant massage.
Spread any remaining substance on any other area.
Leave the product to absorb.

The authoritative beauty magazine Vogue has released a useful video instruction that clearly demonstrates the trajectory of distribution of the cream around the eyes. The video is short but very useful.

Options

We've dealt with the classics. Now, let's move on to the effects that we want to get:

remove pastiness. Here you need to know that lymph moves from the inner corner of the eye to the temples. So it makes sense to apply the cream from the center to the periphery. At the same time, you will massage the lymph vessels and make them work more actively. By the way, do you remember that cold cream itself relieves swelling? And one more thing: if the skin is prone to swelling, then it is better to avoid creams with film-forming components. We are talking about Vaseline or silicone, which clog pores and prevent the skin from breathing;
remove wrinkles. Here the direction is from the outer edge to the nose, along the massage lines, so as not to stretch the dermis;
give elasticity to the skin. This effect is obtained if you use your ring finger and lightly tap the cream into the skin: massage plus activation of blood flow;
moisturize the dermis. This is where this technique comes in handy: smoothing movements with the index and middle finger from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner, at least three times in a row. The cream accumulated in the outer corner is distributed towards the temporal region.

What to do with a mobile eyelid?

Today there are creams that already warn on the packaging that the product can also be applied to the moving eyelid. Otherwise, the cream is applied only to the orbit of the eye. Because when applied to a moving eyelid, the care product may end up on the mucous membrane of the eye and cause complications.

Useful tips

The question of how to properly apply cream around the eyes worried every girl at least once in her life. Over the entire existence of creamy textures, people have experienced them quite well, and based on this experience, many tricks and subtleties have emerged.

Place the tube in the refrigerator before use. A cooled cosmetic product will have an additional anti-inflammatory effect and give a pleasant feeling. In addition, this will help preserve it for a longer period.
If deep penetration of all beneficial substances is important to you, then warm the substance in your hands before use. This way she can have a more effective effect.
Be sure to check expiration dates! A jar that you have been using for a long time could have lost all its “abilities” due to the fact that it has deteriorated.
Don't apply too much product. Moisturizing is great, but in excess it can cause the skin to appear “bursted” and cracked.
How to apply eye cream correctly? Massage tapping is the best way to distribute the creamy texture. So you, firstly, improve the penetration of substances into the pores, and, secondly, stimulate blood circulation.
Regularity is the key to success. Whatever your goal: hydration, rejuvenation or something else, nothing will change just once. Care must become an integral part of your life, and only then will it really work. But not right away: this will take time (at least a month).
Choose the right products: daytime and nighttime products differ in their action, as they affect different physical states of the dermis.

Use it skillfully

This seemingly simple procedure is a real technique on how to apply eye cream.

This product is most often called eye cream. But this does not mean that the moving eyelids and the area around the eyes are the same thing. The cream is not applied directly to the eye “sashes”, but slightly away from them . In the lower part this is the area above the cheek bone, in the upper part - under the eyebrows.

Eyelid cosmetics are produced in much smaller packages than other products. This alone indicates that it should be used in sparing quantities. Even if the product is very light or gel-like, its excess can cause the opposite effect. This can impair circulation, interfere with lymphatic drainage, and cause swelling.
A cosmetic product for the “eye zone” can be used - depending on how you are used to - both in the morning and in the evening, or in the morning or in the evening. Just don't do this during the day, as you'll have to remove your makeup. In the morning, the product is used at least thirty minutes before going outside: it needs to be completely absorbed. Evening application should not be done just before going to bed - at least an hour and a half before, then you will be able to avoid an unpleasant morning surprise in the form of swelling.
You can apply the cream only after thoroughly removing your makeup, especially if the makeup was waterproof. It is better to wash it off with a special cleansing milk or tonic. The cosmetic disc is moistened with any of these products; movements when washing off cosmetics should be circular and very gentle, in no way stretching the skin.

Common Mistakes

Tone

The question of how to apply cream correctly often concerns not only “moisturizers”, but also masking products for the eyes.

An overly thick texture can emphasize fine lines and crow's feet.
A structure that is too transparent will not cover all the shortcomings.
Choose a concealer one tone lighter than your natural skin color: this will look most organic.
Do not distribute the corrective substance using your fingertips. It is best to do this with a sponge or a thick brush.
Apply foundation only 20-30 minutes after moisturizing.

Care products

Lack of preparation. The cream just seems like a very simple substance. For it to work, special conditions must be provided. In one day, a lot of dirt, dust and grease remain on the skin. They clog pores - the main “conductors” of nutrients. Therefore, you need to follow all stages of cleansing.
Choosing the wrong product simply won't work.
Lack of frequency. As mentioned above, regularity is the most important condition for achieving success. People who use the contents of the tube only when they remember have less effect than those who do it every day.
Errors in application. If you do not smear the texture with circular movements, the product will not lose its properties. However, the correct trajectory will improve blood flow and enhance the positive effect.

Video: how to properly apply cream around the eyes

Maintaining the beauty and freshness of the eyelid area is one of the most important issues in the beauty industry. In the following videos, experienced bloggers share their experiences and rules for using cosmetic products.

About everything at once

Elena Krygina, one of the most influential beauty bloggers, told her viewers, it seems, about all the intricacies of self-care. In this video, she analyzed the most popular products in depth and in detail and shared her own opinion about each of them.

Advice for young people

From this video you will learn about the best products in the field and what effect they have on the epidermis. The tips are suitable for girls from 20 to 30 years old: the blogger will talk about measures to prevent premature aging and ways to eliminate signs of fatigue.

For older ladies

You can't tell from this lady's appearance that she is 44 years old. In the video, she clearly demonstrates her daily skincare routine and shares the secrets of beauty and longevity.

Skin Features

One of the main distinguishing features of the skin of the eyelids is the absence of sebaceous glands, so it is always dry and sensitive. For the same reason, the first wrinkles usually appear on the eyelids, and this often happens quite early.

To avoid this, you need to start caring as early as possible:

from 18 to 25 – 30 years old you need to apply light moisturizers;
after 30 you can switch to enhanced moisturizing and nourishing creams or gels;
after 40, it is recommended to use anti-aging cosmetic products that slow down the aging process, for example a special cream.

In addition to using the right products, you must not forget to use sunglasses and creams with UV filters. The sun's rays dry out already delicate skin, causing it to become dehydrated. Regular use of sunscreen cosmetics and glasses reduces the risk of premature wrinkles.

How to choose a cosmetic product

One of the most important issues is the selection of emulsion. Here are some tips on how not to make mistakes.

Keep your goals in mind. Buy the product depending on what effect you want to achieve. Just need to cover up bags and bruises? Choose a corrector. Want to stop aging? A tube marked “anti-aging” is your choice. Need hydration and gentle care? Take something nutritious.
Check the ingredients. One of the points above described the most commonly used components - this may help.
Look at the expiration date.
Remember your skin type. Dry skin types need more hydration, oily skin types need something mattifying, and combination skin types need something supportive.
Focus on your favorite brands and companies. This will allow you not to make a mistake with the quality.
Buy cosmetics only from trusted sellers. This way you will protect yourself from counterfeits and other troubles.

Proper care of the eyelid area is a set of procedures and requirements, including regularity, high-quality cosmetics and their correct use. And you can find a variety of products for caring for different areas of the face, including the eyelids, in the special section of our Aromacode store.

Now you know how to properly use eye cream and the videos that complement the article will expand your knowledge on the topic. You have every chance to maintain youth and freshness! In fact, it is not so difficult, you just have to follow the rules and avoid common mistakes. Good luck!

What can you replace eye cream with? Folk recipes

When choosing skincare products, you don’t have to stop at expensive branded creams used by Hollywood stars. Read the ingredients of cosmetic products carefully. Often you can see herbal ingredients on the list. Why not use them in their natural form. We share recipes for eyelid skin masks that will bring back youth and beauty, clarity and expressiveness to your eyes.

Cucumber mask

This grandmother's recipe can be seen in films, comics and even cartoons. A well-established image: a woman in a robe with circles of cucumbers over her eyes. Jokes aside, this beauty method is very effective, restores the skin’s moisture balance, soothes, relieves irritation, and gives the eyes a full 10-15 minutes of rest. The method is extremely easy to use. It is enough to cut half a millimeter thick slices of cucumber, close your eyes and place them on your eyelids. A quarter of an hour and you’re like a cucumber!

Bread mask

Wheat bread can be praised. The B vitamins it contains are invaluable for the epidermis: they nourish, moisturize, and regenerate tissue. To prepare the mask, you will need a small piece of bread soaked in milk. We wait for softening and distribute the resulting pulp over the area around the eyes. Leave for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water. An alternative to milk can be cold-pressed olive oil.

Mask with berries

Here it is important to remember such a thing as allergies. If you have an individual intolerance to raspberries and strawberries, give preference to another folk recipe. If everything is fine, let's proceed. Mash the strawberries and two or three raspberries to a puree-like consistency, let the juice drain. Dip cotton swabs into the berry liquid (so that they get well wet) and close your eyes with them. We lie down for 10-15 minutes. We wash and pat the skin with a dry soft towel.

Oatmeal mask

The main components of this beauty recipe are products that are highly valued in cosmetology: honey, yolk, oatmeal. Making a mask is very simple. Beat the yolk with a fork, grind the flakes into flour, mix everything thoroughly with honey. Apply the healing mixture around the eyes, without touching the area of the moving eyelid. We wait 20 minutes, remove the pulp with a napkin and wash with clean warm water.