E! illustration/Courtesy of CliniqueIt's the most dreaded time of the year—when the already-sensitive skin around our eyes gets drier, and those of us with psoriasis and eczema get instant flare-ups.
We search for our eye creams for relief, or even focus our daily moisturizer in our eye area. The truth is that it's kind of a minefield out there. Choose the wrong product, and you'll feel even worse.
We wouldn't recommend turning to just any eye cream or slathering on more of your moisturizer. The reality is, the skin around your eyes is thinner, more delicate, and incredibly sensitive. Your run-of-the-mill moisturizer for your face is only formulated, well, for your face.
Personally, we're researching every eye cream before putting it near one of the most sensitive parts of our bodies!
It's important to know if the product is expert approved and tested by either ophthalmologists or dermatologists (and even better if it's both)! There are so many eye creams to choose from—whether you're looking to soothe, hydrate, brighten, target fine lines, or all four. Thankfully, we've done all the research for you.
Keep scrolling to shop eye creams and serums with top customer reviews from Clinique, Estée Lauder, CeraVe, and more.
Clinique All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye
Rating: 4.4/5 stars with 3,419 reviews.
While Clinique has plenty of ophthalmologist-and-dermatologist-approved eye creams to offer, our personal favorite is this lightweight serum in a super-cooling metallic rollerball that instantly depuffs and soothes your under eyes—especially after a full day of looking at a screen.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Lift + Sculpt Eye Cream
Rating: 4.6/5 stars with 5,564 reviews.
This eye cream by Estée Lauder is formulated with the brand's signature Advanced Night Serum and peptides with Hexapeptide-8 and two types of Hyaluronic Acid for deeply hydrated, plumped, firmed, and lifted under eyes. Clinical studies (and reviewers) say they see results on their under eyes, lids, crow’s feet, and inner corner.
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream for Dark Circles & Puffy Under Eyes
Rating: 4.6/5 stars with 2,798 reviews.
Tested by ophthalmologists and dermatologists, this Shiseido eye cream promises to smooth fine lines and brighten dark under eyes with its signature formula of peptides, squalane, ginseng extract, caffeine, and Japanese botanicals.
Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
Rating: 4.6/5 stars with 2,798 reviews.
Tested by opthalmologists and dermatologists, this Shiseido eye cream promises to smooth fine lines and brighten dark under eyes with its signature formula of peptides, squalane, ginseng extract, caffeine, and Japanese botanicals.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Illuminating Eye Cream
Rating: 4.5/5 stars with 2,727 reviews.
An affordable eye cream staple, this e.l.f. cosmetics one will surprise you with its intense hydration and soothing ingredients—it was excellent on our sensitive skin. It's formulated with cucumber extract, shea butter, and green tea extract.
Cocokind Revitalizing Eye Cream
Rating: 4.6/5 stars with 1,780 reviews.
This eye cream from sustainable and botanical brand Cocokind feels luxurious for an affordable price tag. It's formulated with Persian silk tree, oat extract, and hibiscus flower acids for a soothed, de-puffed, hydrated, and refreshed under eyes.
Caudalíe Vinoperfect Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream
Rating: 4.6/5 stars with 1,780 reviews.
Made with the line's signature brightening ingredient derived from grapevines, this Caudalíe eye cream (with its cooling ceramic applicator) promises to leave your eyes brighter, smoother, and more hydrated—thanks to the blend of Viniferine, niacinamide and caffeine.
Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
Rating: 4.2/5 stars with 849 reviews.
This Kiehl's eye cream features a water-in-oil formula that promises to deliver instant hydration that'll last you all night (or day) long with its star ingredient of avocado oil. Trust us, you only need the smallest drop to feel the difference. Plus, it's tested by ophthalmologists and dermatologists.
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