Not only what under eye cream you use—but how you use it—is key
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The delicate skin under the eyes is one area of the body where we can all benefit from a bit of plumping. It has no fatty layer, few oil glands and no support structure, which is why it wrinkles so easily and needs special care.
Pat your under eye cream gently back and forth with your fourth finger, which exerts the least pressure. If you have oily skin, look for a gel formulation. Otherwise, try a cream or serum—if you need a bit of an extra boost.
Shiffa Rejuvenating Eye Remedy Shiffa (“healing”) is formulated by Dubai-born Dr. Lamees Hamdan, an integrative physician, whose organic botanicals are sourced around the globe and brought together in award-winning formulations that are sophisticated, sensual and effective, with a high concentration of active ingredients. shiffa.com
Terre & Mer by Thalgo Eye Contour Cream This soft, extremely absorbent, Ecocert-certified cream contains organic olive leaf, cornflower and hollyhock extracts to decongest, perk up, and plump and nourish the vulnerable under-eye area. thalgo.com
Farmaesthetics Eyebright Eye Makeup Remover and Treatment Oil Herbalists use the eyebright herb to take down redness and relieve eye strain. This handy product also contains soothing chamomile, an anti-inflammatory, and grape-seed oil, an antioxidant-rich moisturizer. farmaesthetics.com
YUM Skincare Roobis & Green Tea Eye Gel Seaweed, along with eyebright, roobis and vitamin-rich green tea extracts, will keep the eye area looking fresh and bright. Especially good for combination to oily skin. yumskincare.com
Naturopathica Argan & Peptide Wrinkle Repair Cream It may look like a small container, but a little goes such a long way that this cream literally lasts forever! Extremely moisturizing, it plumps up fine lines and keeps them that way. naturopathica.com
ESPA Lifestage Stage Release Eye Moisturizer With ginseng, to take care of dark circles and puffiness, and Himalayan fleece vine, which is rich in resveratrol, you will see results immediately. us.espaskincare.com
Weleda Age Revitalizing Eye & Lip Cream This two-in-one product, with jojoba, evening primrose and sesame oils, is rich and effective. usa.weleda.com
Cosmedix Opti Crystal Chirally Correct Eye Serum Intended for eye (and lip), a tiny dab will moisturize, plump fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce dark circles. With copper complex (skin firming), alpha lipoic acid (antioxidant), moisturizing coconut extract, rice bran oil, neem leaf extract and moringa seed oil. cosmedix.com
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