17 Best Eye Creams for Wrinkles, According to Dermatologists
They’ll smooth fine lines, deflate puffiness, and brighten dark circles.
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Developing smile lines around the eyes is a normal part of aging. The skin around the eyes is typically thin and prone to stretching and sagging over the years (again, this is perfectly normal). Genetics, sleeping habits, diet, and allergies may also contribute to puffiness and dark circles in the area—no matter your age. If you’re in the market for a beauty product to target the delicate skin near your eyes, check out the best eye creams for wrinkles (which you can use in tandem with anti-aging serums).
Applying eye cream “helps with puffiness, dryness, dark circles, fine lines, and preventing wrinkles or minimizing the appearance of them by helping repair the skin around this area,” explains Debra Jaliman, M.D., board-certified dermatologist.
Meet the experts: Tara Rao, M.D., dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group; Joshua Zeichner, M.D., dermatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital; Mona Gohara, M.D., assistant clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine; and Debra Jaliman, M.D., board-certified dermatologist.
When shopping for the best eye creams for wrinkles and other anti-aging concerns, there are a few key ingredients to look for on a product label. Keep an eye out for hydrating hyaluronic acid, collagen-stimulating retinol, and protective antioxidants like vitamins C, E, and ferulic acid. Peptides (like those found in the best peptide serums) also help diminish the look of wrinkles, and SPF is an added bonus in any skincare product (though only a few eye creams boast this ingredient).
Some of the best eye creams come in small packages, but it’s no cause for concern. Even though it might seem like you’re paying a lot for the amount of product in a tube or jar, you only need to use a small drop at a time, meaning the product should last you quite a while. Just a pea-sized amount of cream should be enough to pat into the under-eye area, eyelids, and corners of both eyes.
Our top picks
We chatted with board-certified dermatologists and tested dozens of products to come up with this list of the best eye creams for wrinkles. Shop our vetted picks below right now.
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