Let’s face it, it’s easy to forget to take care of the sensitive area around the eyes when you’re moisturizing your face. But the truth is that you can’t apply your go-to lotions and potions to the skin around the eyes because such products are designed to address the main skin on your face, which is thicker and more resilient than that around the eyes. So how is a girl to care for the skin around the eyes? It’s simple: You need an eye cream. But with so many choices out there, the hardest part is actually finding one perfect for your needs. While there are a million options, it’s easier to find the right eye cream if you focus on your primary concerns. So look for the skin issue you’re trying to target below and we’ll guide you to the perfect eye cream for you!
FINE LINES
If you’re tired of seeing those fine lines around your eyes, an eye cream with a powerful blend of peptides and plant stem cells should be your holy grail. This combo will act as a buffer against the aging effects caused by free radical damage, as well as prevent further cell aging. Our favorite is IMAGE’s Skincare the MAX Stem Cell Eye Creme ($50), which features high concentrations of growth-factors derived from plant stem cells to protect skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Need an extra bonus? This eye cream also helps with puffiness!
DARK CIRCLES
If you suffer from those pesky dark under eye circles, you’ll want to invest in an eye cream containing brightening agents like kojic acid, licorice root extract, or vitamin C. IMAGE has formulated a
particular line called ILUMA which uses next generation powerful lightening ingredients like phytonutrients, peptides, and everyone’s favorite licorice root extract to reduce dark circles and restore a vibrant, youthful appearance. We love this line’s eye cream, the ILUMA Intense Brightening Eye Creme ($59.90). Use this magic-in-a-bottle morning and night and your eyes will look brighter and more radiant than ever!
PUFFINESS
Puffy eyes need an eye cream with a good dose of caffeine, which works wonders to shrink swelling. Both the MAX and the ILUMA Eye Creme mentioned above work double duty to also reduce any puffiness you may have around the eyes. If the puffiness comes and goes (like after a night of having a couple of cocktails), the fastest DIY is a soaking a tissue in a caffeinated cold tea and holding it against your under-eyes for a minute.
*Pro tip: store your eye cream in the fridge! The cold cream will act like a chilly treat that will take down the puff in no time!
DRYNESS
It isn’t rocket science- to combat dryness you’ll need a good moisturizing eye cream containing hyaluronic acid and other nourishing antioxidants. For a light yet super hydrating, anti-aging eye cream, we love IMAGE Skincare Vital C Hydrating Eye Recovery Gel ($38) which features a blend of antioxidants like Vitamins C, A, and E to combat dryness and fine lines.
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