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Taking care of the skin around your eyes doesnt need to be complicated.
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Here are our experts recommendations for the best eye creams for a range of skin concerns.
Green tea and oak leaf tea extracts also contribute to this creams soothing, dark circle-busting effects.
I realized years ago that what works best is hydration.
However, she recommends that those with sensitive skin do apatch testbefore applying in full.
SkinCeuticals
A.G.E.
Eye Complex
Skinstore
Best for Signs of Aging
My go-to eye cream is Skinceuticals A.G.E.
Eye Complex,Marnie Nussbaum, MD, a New York Citybased dermatologist, tells SELF.
To top it all off, the A.G.E.
Eye Complex also contains caffeinethis ingredient is thought to help immensely with puffiness.
Its a favorite of hers because its suitable for all skin types.
Its formulation also features whey protein, which can help the skin appear firmer and smoother.
I look well-rested no matter how little sleep Ive gotten!
She points to caffeine, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, and phylloquinone (a.k.a.
vitamin K) as key ingredients for depuffing.
Those include lightweight (and non-comedogenic!)
squalene and jojoba oil.
But its formula (and presentation, for that matter, is far from run-of-the-mill.
Its packaging has a built-in wand applicator, which makes it all the easier to dab on with precision.
In a list of some seriously costly skin care products, this one is the biggest investment.
Also, each capsule is one usage, which just makes it easier, Dr. Engelman adds.
Sarkar recommends EltaMDs cooling eye gel cream.
Are eye creams worth it?
But, if you are curious, there are some really good reasons to consider investing in one.
A good starting point is an eye cream that, above all else, hydrates your skin.
And if youre ever unsure about using a new product, speak with a board-certified dermatologist.
