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As skin ages, it starts to lose collagen, one of the main building blocks of skin.
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An easy way to address these symptoms is byadding an eye creaminto your skin care routine.
Its giving me a glow I never had before.
It improves the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, and crows feet.
The cream uses a proprietary ingredient made from birch and beechwood trees, plus apeptideblend, to target wrinkles.
It also has caffeine, which Penzi recommends for firming and depuffing the eye area.
The best thing, though, is that its not drying!
Never knew it existed.
But it makes sense coming from EltaMD, which is known for its super-absorbent face SPFs.
It packs hyaluronic acid and ceramides to lock in moisture, plus niacinamide to reduce inflammation.
My undereyes have never been smoother and more hydrated, one Ulta reviewer wrote.
I have never seen an eye cream give such fast results as this one does.
My undereyes are brighter and more hydrated within two weeks of using this day and night, one wrote.
Bonus: Its metal tip makes the system process feel like a spa treatment.
Find more SELF Healthy Beauty Award winners and bestselling drugstore eye creams below.
I used to get super dry undereyes and concealer would cake/set into fine lines.
The cream completely solved that issue for me.
Pricey but a container usually lasts me six-plus months using twice a day.
This left my skin feeling plump and hydrated, and my fine lines greatly diminished.
Its formulated with peptides that can minimize lines, as well as hydrating, soothing pantothenic acid and niacinamide.
One tester said: It has a rich feel when I apply it, and it absorbs quickly.
It tackles texture with a proprietary peptide complex and makes sure skin stays hydrated with hyaluronic acid.
It also has retinol to encourage collagen growth and plump any fine lines.
To protect your investment, choose a product in an opaque tube or bottle, Dr. Rodney says.
Added fragrance in an eye cream can cause allergic reactions and irritation, especially for anyone with sensitive skin.
Texture
Eye creams come in a variety of formulations, from thin gels to thick creams.
Itll help smooth and plump fine lines so makeup wont sink in and provides lasting moisture.
Frequently asked questions
Do dermatologists recommend eye cream?
If your eye cream causes burning or any kind of irritation, stop using it.
Whats a good affordable eye cream?
Other drugstore brands like Neutrogena, Olay,Burts Bees,E.L.F., andGarnieroffer affordable eye creams too.
How do you apply eye cream on mature skin?
You only need a pea-size amount of eye cream.
Not seeing results right away?
Dont give up just yet.
Consistency is key, Dr. Penzi says.
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