The 13 Best Drugstore Eye Creams Experts Swear By

While many ingredients in the best eye creams are also found in other skincare staples, eye creams contain lower concentrations of them, making eye creams safer for sensitive skin. Eye creams also use highly targeted ingredients (such as peptides, hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and vitamins) specifically chosen to treat dark circles, fine lines, and more, Lolis adds.

One of the most common ingredients you’ll find in eye creams is caffeine. “Caffeine is an antioxidant, so it helps to provide defense against free radicals that hasten the skin aging process,” Turner says. “It also helps promote circulation and temporarily constrict blood vessels, reducing the appearance of dark circles and puffiness caused by fluids pooling in the tear troughs.”

Another frequent component of eye cream is vitamin C, one of the most powerful antioxidants used in skincare, which not only defends the skin against free radical damage but also promotes collagen production (for firming and smoothing) and inhibits tyrosinase, preventing hyperpigmentation and brightening the skin.

Finally, hyaluronic acid is an ideal ingredient for under-eye treatments, because it doesn’t irritate most skin types and helps draw water into the skin to keep it plump and hydrated. “This can be especially valuable under the eyes, where the skin is so thin. Plumping it up with hyaluronic acid can really improve the appearance of fine lines,” Turner says.

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