BeautyHack Editors' Choice: 30 Best Eye Creams

Updated: 10/11/2021 Eye creams are created for special cosmetic care of the area around the eyes. The composition of these products differs in many ways from conventional facial care creams. The compositional features are related to the characteristics of the eyelid skin itself.

The area of ​​skin around the eyes is much thinner and has fewer sebaceous and sweat glands. Consequently, it has weak barrier and moisture-retaining properties.

The skin area of ​​the eyelids is very mobile: blinking and facial expressions put additional stress on the tissue, accelerating the appearance of wrinkles. The structural features of connections with neighboring zones explain the tendency to the rapid appearance of swelling and bruising in the eye area.

Therefore, the skin around the eyes requires special careful care. The use of eye cream is one of the stages of such care.

Based on their mode of action, the products are divided into types:

• Moisturizing.
  They saturate the skin with moisture and prevent it from evaporating. The most delicate in composition and light in texture.
• Anti-aging.
  They increase skin density and elasticity, have a lifting effect, and fight wrinkles.
• Corrective.
  They have a pronounced anti-edematous and brightening effect, relieve swelling and dark circles.

By time of application:

• Daytime.
  They have a lighter texture and are designed for use under makeup.
• Nighttime.
  The emphasis is on nutritional properties, oils and vitamins.
• Universal.
  Suitable for use at any time of the day.

By age:

• For young skin up to 25 years.
  Aimed at moisturizing the dermis and preventing problems.
• Creams 25+.
  Aimed at solving problems such as the first expression lines, dark circles, and morning swelling.
• Creams 35+.
  Products with enhanced functionality: deeply moisturize, promote the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Contains peptides, vitamins, large doses of antioxidants.
• Creams 45+.
  Anti-aging products (anti-aging). Their compositions are developed taking into account the age-related decrease in the production of the female hormone estrogen, which is directly responsible for youthful skin. Such creams are rich in retinoids, peptides, vitamin C and other substances.

The division by age is arbitrary and may differ among different manufacturers. In this case, you should pay attention to the functions of the cream and its composition.

Components common to most formulas:

• Moisturizing agents: glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
• Antioxidants: vitamin E, grape extracts, green tea, witch hazel and others.
• Nourishing oils.
• Vitamins.
• Retinoids and peptides.
• Probiotics.

The modern range of eye creams is very diverse. Manufacturers create new formulas, use new components, and use various technologies. The cost of products can vary significantly, so they are conventionally divided into: inexpensive products, mid-price products, and premium segment products.

Introducing the rating of eye creams 2022. The best 16 products that were selected by our experts based on user reviews and ratings.

What other criteria should you pay attention to when purchasing?

1. Type
   . Eye creams, just like those for the face, can be day, night or universal.
2. Compound
   . The main “no” in the composition is chemical ingredients. We give preference to creams with natural ingredients. The content of UV filters will be an additional argument when choosing.
3. Best before date
   . We carefully look at the date so as not to aggravate the situation, otherwise you can get the exact opposite effect to the expected one.

We present our rating of creams for wrinkles around the eyes, which will greatly facilitate the choice when purchasing. These are the products that will help you get the best results, as confirmed by women in their reviews and by experts after laboratory tests.

Rating of the best creams for wrinkles around the eyes

The best inexpensive creams for wrinkles around the eyes: price up to 500 rubles.

Let's start with inexpensive products for wrinkles around the eyes, which, despite their cost, have the necessary characteristics: moisturize, eliminate puffiness. Of course, they cannot claim to be super products, since they do not contain expensive lifting ingredients, but many of them can smooth out small expression wrinkles. The 3 creams presented below will appeal to women for whom price-quality ratio is important.

Sea & Energy Green Tea and PassionFlower Eye Cream

Rating: 4.8

Israeli cosmetics never cease to delight and surprise us. The Sea & Energy company presents a high-quality, inexpensive product that includes all the healing properties of Dead Sea minerals. It is suitable for all skin types and can be used morning and evening.

The passionflower extract included in the composition reduces puffiness and eliminates dark circles, brightens pigmented areas. Green tea acts as an antioxidant and has a calming effect, so the cream can also be used for particularly sensitive skin prone to irritation. Additional ingredients: grape seed, shea butter, ginger and soybean oils, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E.

The airy consistency is quickly absorbed and does not leave a greasy feeling. The cream has a tightening, moisturizing and corrective effect.

Advantages

• natural components in the composition;
• effectively fights swelling;
• suitable for sensitive skin;
• affordable price.

Flaws

• not detected.

Homemade eye cream recipes

Some girls do not like store-bought products, but prefer to prepare a skin regenerating product with their own hands. To create your own unique and most natural balm, you can use the standard recipe:

• Base oil (80%);
• Vitamin complex (10%)
• Essential oils, plant extracts, acids (only if you know how to use them correctly) – 5% of the total mass;
• Clay or other available lifting component – ​​the remaining 5%.

All ingredients can be replaced with any or necessary ones depending on your skin type and its needs. If it is difficult to calculate as a percentage, then 1 gram is taken as 1 part.

Homemade eye cream

Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare eyelid beauty cream:

1. The base oil must be melted in a water bath. This can most easily be done with a coconut product, but shea and kaya are more beneficial for the delicate epidermis;
2. Using a whisk or fork, beat the selected esters into the molten base. Stir until you obtain a homogeneous mousse-like consistency;
3. All that remains is to supplement the product with vitamins and clay. The product is mixed again and placed in a dark place to harden and infuse. After just a few hours the cream is ready for use.

Before applying, be sure to check the product for tolerance. Apply a small amount to the inside of the brush and observe how your skin reacts. If redness or itching occurs, do not use the balm.

The best creams for wrinkles around the eyes after 30 - 35 years

After 30 years, visible age-related changes appear, and if a woman did not pay due attention to care, then now is the opportunity to correct this with the help of special products created to eliminate problems. But here it is necessary to start acting immediately, because metabolic disorders associated with age, poor environment, stress, and the use of cosmetic products affect the delicate, unprotected skin of the eyelids. We have collected the best funds into the rating, which we present below.

How to apply eye cream correctly

For the beauty of the eyelids and the elimination of wrinkles and swelling, it is important to apply the cream to the skin correctly. The first thing to remember: any such procedures are carried out exclusively on clean epidermis. To avoid drying out the sensitive area, it is recommended to use micellar water as a cleanser.

How to apply eye cream correctly

How to apply eyelid lift balm:

1. A small amount of product is taken from the container (about the size of half a pea);
2. Using your fingertips strictly along the massage lines, the cream is distributed over the skin. It’s not enough to just smear it over your closed eyes – you need to lightly pat the surface of the eyelid;
3. Rub in for 2-3 minutes until the product is completely absorbed. It is best to apply the cream in the evening - it is at night that active regeneration processes occur (especially in delicate areas - in the eyelids, temples).

The best creams for wrinkles around the eyes after 40 years

Women after 40 years begin to take more careful care of themselves, since at this age obvious skin imperfections are already visible, the face immediately reflects poor nutrition and lifestyle, work without rest, and so on. Effective creams against wrinkles around the eyes can not only smooth out existing wrinkles, but also stop the formation of new ones. We included 4 products in the rating, which, although different in price, all earned positive reviews from women.

Swiss Line Cell Shock Eye Zone Lifting Complex II

Rating: 4.9

A Swiss company specializing in the production of luxury goods has released a serum with a unique formula that moisturizes, nourishes, and smoothes wrinkles. Instant visible results made it popular among women with low skin tone, despite its rather high cost.

The URBAN DETOX complex protects against negative environmental influences that directly affect the condition of the skin. The nasturtium extract included in its composition removes toxins and improves oxygen flow. Moringa seeds create a barrier against dust and dirt.

The lifting effect is provided by hyaluronic acid, soy proteins, as well as patented herbal ingredients that form an invisible film. It smooths out wrinkles, improves texture, and tightens the skin.

Advantages

• instant action;
• smoothing out deep wrinkles;
• weather protection;
• visible improvement in skin condition.

Flaws

• high price.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream

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Multifunctional cream from a beloved Korean brand. Mizon is famous for its love of unusual ingredients, but at the same time boasts products that actually work for the skin.

The cream for the orbital zone has a very rich formula:

• collagen;
• snail mucus filtrate;
• hyaluronic acid;
• peptides;
• elastin;
• plant extracts.

It copes well with fine wrinkles, brightens and refreshes the skin, and improves its tone. In general, everything you wanted to get from the cream and even more.

Available in a convenient 15 ml tube, it costs about 800 rubles. Does not contain fragrances or dyes.

The best creams for wrinkles around the eyes after 50 years

Having crossed the half-century mark, a woman still wants to remain attractive and beautiful. At this age, a high-quality and effective remedy is simply necessary to eliminate existing problems, as well as prevent the emergence of new ones. The creams must contain a moisturizing complex, as well as nutritional components that will restore firmness and elasticity, help prevent the formation of age spots, and smooth out wrinkles.

3Lab WW Eye Cream

Rating: 4.9

The first anti-aging product included in our rating is intended to eliminate deep wrinkles around the eyes, even out the microrelief of the skin, and restore its tone. The main ingredient is a patented development of the company's scientists - a safe analogue of the growth hormone Nano-Claire GY, which restores cellular metabolism, affecting the causes of age-related changes.

The cream protects against harmful UV radiation and prevents the production of excess melanin. Providing an anti-inflammatory effect, it eliminates puffiness, dark circles, and age spots.

Women who use the cream daily morning and evening have confirmed its effectiveness. Already existing wrinkles were smoothed out, the skin became smooth, uniform, without obvious signs of aging.

Advantages

• affects signs of aging;
• anti-aging patented formula;
• eliminates wrinkles, circles, swelling;
• powerful UV protection.

Flaws

• high price.

Black Pearl Hialuronic Eye Cream

Rating: 4.8

Israeli Black Pearl skin care cosmetics are created from natural ingredients given to us by nature and innovative developments by scientists. Hialuronic Eye Cream reduces the appearance of wrinkles, tones, eliminates signs of fatigue and stress, restores hydrobalance, and protects against external factors.

Hyaluronic acid combined with natural ingredients maintains optimal fluid levels. Jojoba, shea butter and sea buckthorn oils act as antioxidants, help eliminate toxins, improve health, and even out skin tone.

A convenient dispenser cap allows you to control the consumption per application. The high price is compensated by the volume of one package of 30 ml. It is recommended to use the cream every day, morning and evening, to maintain the effect.

Advantages

• useful natural ingredients;
• restoration of youthful eyelid skin;
• main ingredient – ​​hyaluronic acid;
• minimum consumption.

Flaws

• not detected.

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex II

Rating: 4.8

Another anti-aging product in our rating was presented by the famous English brand Estee Lauder. The serum is specially created to combat the causes of aging, reduces fine lines and deep wrinkles, evens out skin color, eliminates puffiness, dark circles, and dryness. Immediately after use, you can see the effect, and with regular use, its effect can be consolidated.

The composition includes hyaluronic acid, as well as a complex of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and soothing substances. They moisturize, protect, nourish and restore natural processes.

The cream has high protection against external factors: sunlight, dust, dirt, cigarette smoke. The product is recommended by ophthalmologists and dermatologists, odorless, suitable for sensitive people.

Advantages

• 100% protection from negative influences;
• anti-aging technologies;
• reduces wrinkles;
• intensive recovery.

Flaws

• not detected.

Limoni Snail Intense Care Eye Cream

Rating: 4.7

Snail Intense Care Eye Cream is created based on snail secretion, which is a valuable cosmetic ingredient. It contains a large amount of minerals, restores cells, nourishes them, regulates hydrolipid balance.

Adenosine promotes the production of collagen and elastin, smoothes and tones the skin, and stops the aging process. Beeswax creates a protective barrier against ultraviolet radiation. Plant components moisturize, eliminate dryness and irritation.

The ultra-light texture cream is quickly absorbed and leaves no shine or film. After use, dark circles and swelling disappear, the color becomes even without pigment spots, the skin is light and radiant without obvious signs of age-related changes.

Advantages

• instant action;
• valuable natural components in the composition;
• UV protection;
• anti-aging complex;
• pleasant texture;
• affordable price.

Flaws

• not detected.