Emma Ledger – Contributing Editor
Dark circles? Crow’s feet? Puffiness? No problem. Here’s how to revive tired eyes fast
When we’re stressed or sleep starved, it shows in our delicate eye area. Sure, genetics play their part, but a good eye cream can be nothing short of miraculous. The latest formulas expertly target dark circles while protecting under-eye skin, leaving you looking and feeling brighter, fresher and more youthful.
To brighten dark circles
Formulated with active ingredients of rose and caffeine to illuminate the whole eye area, Sisley-Paris Black Rose Eye Contour Fluid provides intense hydration to help reduce the appearance of dark circles. There’s no dabbing with your fingertips – instead, the unique ceramic applicator provides cooling relief and acts as a massage tool to de-puff and promote blood flow.
To ‘lift’ saggy lids
Give ‘bounce’ back to exhausted undereyes and accelerate your skin’s natural repair process with Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Firm. With vitamins A, C and E to improve elasticity, and silicones to act as a protective barrier against further damage, ‘power’ really is the word. Customers sing its praises for providing visible results in a week, saying skin appears firmer and lifted, with under-eye darkness reduced.
For older skin prone to wrinkles
A new fan favourite, Medik8’s Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6 Night Serum’s combination of hyaluronic acid and retinal (11x faster-working than retinol) act at a molecular level to help repair the delicate skin and reduce lines and wrinkles. The thick-yet-non-greasy formula is available in three strengths; build up from the lowest as you notice improved smoothness and firmness, and await the compliments.
For dry eyes
This rich and creamy under-eye cream contains essential fatty acids alongside vitamins B and E to replenish and hydrate dryness, plus a hit of caffeine to reinvigorate any dullness. With an impressive 99% natural ingredients, Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado is perfect for even the most sensitive skin, and fans rave about it also making a wonderfully smooth base for make-up.
Best budget eye cream
Fast reaching iconic status, The Ordinary’s Multi-Peptide Eye Serum’s rich, water-based formula features multiple active ingredients to target crow’s feet and wrinkles; it glides on to leave the eye area looking brighter, smoother and less puffy. For anyone looking to address multiple concerns around the eyes with a single affordable product, this is The One.
For exhausted eye
Super gentle yet fast-acting, Clinique All About Eyes works to refresh and soothe exhausted under-eyes. Suitable for even the most sensitive skin, this globally adored wonder cream is incredibly hydrating, helping to reduce the appearance of dark circles and fine lines for brighter-looking eyes. Like a huge, cool glass of water for thirsty skin.
The all-rounder
Created to tackle (deep breath) dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, dryness and the early signs of ageing, Clarins’ Double Serum Eye is a best-seller that doesn’t disappoint. The silky-smooth, fast-absorbing formula is made of 96-per-cent natural ingredients – including its exclusive Youth-Preserving Duo of chervil extract and turmeric – to help the skin regenerate and regain strength. In a word, sorcery.
