The Best Eye Creams for Your Under-Eye Concerns

Whether they're revealing your deepest emotions or letting the world know you’ve been on a week-long Netflix binge, trust the eyes to say it all. The skin around your eyes is the thinnest and most sensitive on your body, and the first to show signs of aging and the consequences of inadequate sleep, squinting and sun damage. Needless to say, this area needs an extra dose of TLC. And that’s where eye creams come in.

“The skin under and around the eyes is thin and can dry out easily,” says Tsippora Shainhouse, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in Beverly Hills, Calif.   “While there are oil glands on the eyelids, the skin can get dry, flaky and irritated, especially when exacerbated by cold, dry winter air or by windy, summer environments,” she says. “Eye creams can be used for various reasons, including moisturizing, reducing inflammation, anti-aging, improving skin texture and reducing the appearance of dark circles.”

Best Eye Cream for Your Under-Eye Concerns

Whether it’s eye wrinkles or morning puffiness giving you grief, there’s an eye cream that’s right for you. Below, we’ve listed down our top eye cream picks for every under-eye concern.

While the gloom under your eyes can often be blamed on lack of sleep, Dr. Shainhouse says dark circles can also be caused by several factors, including genetics, swelling, engorged blood vessels and even shadows cast by raised facial features. “Look for ingredients like arnica, vitamin K and caffeine to help temporarily shrink blood vessels,” says Dr. Shainhouse. These antioxidant ingredients are known to improve circulation and calm swelling, helping to minimize puffiness and preventing blood from pooling beneath your eyes and causing it to appear darker.