Products to Brighten and Lift the Eye Area
There was a time, not too long ago, when many of us in the beauty world recommended ditching your eye cream all together.
“It’s a waste of money” we’d say, “Just take your serum or moisturiser up to your eye area, simple as that”. Well, not any more. There’s a new generation of eye creams hitting the shelves and they mean business.
Loaded with collagen-boosting peptides, repairing antioxidants, soothing ceramides and hydrating hyaluronic acids, this new wave of eye creams brighten and lift like never before. And while retinol on the eye area was previously a no no, advancements in technology have bought about a new array of retinol laden eye creams that will target fine lines and crows feet, without out any of the irritants. Ensuring that all important skin barrier, is kept intact.
Another reason why it might be worth opting for one of the new generation of eye creams, is that they have been specifically designed to penetrate skin that it around 10 times thinner than the rest of the skin on your face. This means it is more sensitive to pollution, UV rays and other irritants (including potential irritants in your skincare) which could cause dry, sore and uncomfortable skin.
Whether you’re looking to target dark circles, puffiness or sagging, we’ve got you covered with 9 products that will not only give you brighter and more awake eyes, they’ll change the way you view eye creams forever.
ALUMIER MD
If you are looking to target fine lines and crow feet but still want a something to hydrate and illuminated, look no further than this must-have duo by Alumier MD. Featuring this specially r Award-winning AluminEye eye cream to brighten and hydrate, its their hard-working Retinol Eye Ge, that really does the heavy lifting, smoothing and lifting for a more youthful eye area.
Tip. If you are finding the retinol too strong on it’s own we recommend applying a small about of the eye cream before hand, until you skin adapts.
INSTITUT ESTHEDERM
A highly concentrated eye contour with a hydra-plumping serum texture, which directly targets the tear trough area to illuminated dark shadows, Intensive Hyaluronic Eye Serum is our go to serum, when we want to sooth, plump and hydrate our eye contour.
GOLDFADEN
Instantly diminishing the appearance of dark circles while gradually reducing the depth of lines and wrinkles over time, it’s no surprise that this silicone-free concentrate, with Soy Peptide, Arnica and finely ground mica, os regularly sold out online.
NATUROPATHICA
Powered by Retinol and antioxidant Passion Fruit this age-defying eye serum works to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness, all whilst protecting and soothing the eye area.
COSRX
Cult Korean skincare brand COSRX have been making waves with their Hydrogel Eye Masks. Visibly hydrating, plumping and brightening the delicate eye area, these transformative masks are infused with with Snail Secretion Filtrate and Niacinamide to deliver a burst of hydration and radiance to dry, tired and damaged skin.
BIOEFFECT
Eye Serum £69
Featuring their breakthrough anti-ageing formula Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), a naturally occurring substance in younger skin that stimulates cellular turnover, this game changing formula rebalances moisture levels, reduces puffiness and promotes firmness. If that’s not enough it has also be proven to visibly diminishes any pesky under-eye circles caused by consecutive broken nights of sleep.
VERSO
Super Eye Serum £70
Powered by Verso’s signature hero ingredient Retinol 8 (a stabilised vitamin A complex which kicks skin's rejuvenation process by boosting natural collagen production to an unprecedented degree), along side turmeric and anti-inflammatory peptides, this powerful serum simultaneously treats an array of eye related skin concerns, for a brighter more youthful appearance.
ELIZABETH ARDEN
Rapidly becoming a favourite amongst beauty editor’s, Elizabeth Arden’s Retinol Ceramide Line Erasing Eye Cream contains a blend of Encapsulated Retinol, peptides and Niacinamide, to restore collagen, firm the skin and ease dark circles.
TRILOGY
Vitamin C Eye Gel £21.50
Supercharged with Vitamin C to brighter and firm, hyaluronic acid to quench and hydrate, and Aloe Vera to target puffiness and defend again dry, flaking skin, Triology’s light weight eye gel glides on smoothly to leave tired eyes re-energised.
