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Best Smoothing: Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream
- Pros: Firms and plumps; helps makeup glide on more smoothly.
- Cons: Slow to absorb.
Best for: Makeup prep, smoothing lines.
When wrinkles and fine lines start to develop, your makeup doesn’t apply as seamlessly as it used to, making it more likely to settle into creases. A smoothing eye cream can help solve that, and this pick from Clinique is a great option.
Testing notes: “This eye cream has earned a permanent place in my daily skin care routine. The thin skin around my eyes, especially in the inner corners, which sags down a little bit, looked firmer and plumper after almost two weeks of using this product. This cream does take a while to absorb, so I was careful how much I used at a time. I would just dot a little on the tips of my fingers and tap the product on,” says Glamour copy manager Charlotte Twine.
Best for Wrinkles and Dark Circles: CeraVe Skin Renewing Eye Cream
CeraVe Skin Renewing Eye Cream
- Pros: Dermatologist favourite; gentle yet effective; low price.
- Cons: Less potent formula.
Best for: Wrinkles, dry skin, dark circles.
CeraVe is renowned for its gentle formulas, and Dr. Madfes calls this an “excellent product” for addressing darkness under your eyes. Ceramides lock in moisture while caffeine treats puffiness. And if you really struggle with dark circles, niacinamide brightens and tightens skin as it reduces inflammation.
Testing notes: “After trying this CeraVe eye cream for a few weeks, I’ve noticed a definite improvement in the appearance of my undereye area,” says Glamour senior analyst Loneeja Talukdar. “The formula is lightweight and non-greasy, and it absorbs quickly, which makes it easy to use every morning and night. The blend of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide feels soothing and moisturising, and I’ve found this eye cream really helps with puffiness and hydration. While I didn’t see a drastic change in dark circles, my undereye area definitely looks a bit brighter and feels more refreshed overall. Plus, it’s gentle enough for my sensitive skin, which is a big plus.”
Best Firming: Innbeauty Project Extreme Cream Eye Firming & Contouring Eye Cream
Innbeauty Project Extreme Cream Eye Firming & Contouring Refillable Eye Cream
- Pros: Silky soft texture; multitasking; not a bad price.
- Cons: Testers say it’s difficult to get every last drop of product out of the bottle.
Best for: Crow’s-feet, eye wrinkles.
If you’re looking for something soothing, we love this silky-textured cream that helps rejuvenate and de-puff the undereye area. It features a blend of bio-retinol, peptides, and amino acids that quickly help retexture and firm sagging.
Testing notes: “When I say I’ve tried dozens of eye creams on the market, and this is by far one of the best, I’m not kidding. After using it for about two months, this creamy formula has managed to minimise the appearance of fine lines around my eyes, and has also made my dark circles way less noticeable. I have a hunch that it has something to do with the peptides and amino acids, which work to de-puff and lift, and compared to other picks on the market that promise to do the same thing, this one actually works. The texture of this eye cream is also dreamy — it’s soothing, instantly hydrates, and serves as a great base for primer and undereye concealer. I can’t stop using it, and neither will you,” says Glamour’s Kilkeary.
Best for Sensitive Skin: Tata Harper Bio-Barrier Anti-Ageing Eye Cream
Tata Harper Bio-Barrier Anti-Aging Eye Cream
- Pros: Safe for the most sensitive skin; testers saw a reduction in eye wrinkles in less than two months.
- Cons: Very pricey (but worth it).
Best for: Sagging skin, puffiness, wrinkles, brightening
According to Dr. Madfes, this cream helps balance the skin’s microbiome and puffiness. “This will improve the texture of skin, but the power of this product is in its blend of nonirritating botanicals, like shea butter, evening primrose oil, and calendula-flower extract,” which makes this a wonderful pick for those with sensitive skin, she says.