How to apply eye cream, according to experts

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Why do you need an eye cream?

“The skincare you apply under the eyes shouldn’t just hydrate,” says Dr Soni. Enter: science-backed eye creams, which are tailored to address the different concerns of under-eye skin (also know as periorbital skin) compared to the rest of the face, he adds.

“Most eye creams will also have innovative ingredients to help with the other concerns that are associated with the under eyes, such as dark circles and puffiness,” he says.

What is the correct way to apply eye cream?

**Apply after cleansing, toning and serum – but before moisturiser and SPF. **

“The texture of an eye cream is likely thinner than your moisturiser so it may not absorb as well if you apply it over the top,” says aesthetician and founder of KMP Skin, Katharine Mackenzie Paterson.

Use a grain-of-rice-sized amount and tap

“Apply a grain-of-rice-sized amount of eye cream to your ring finger and work around your orbital bone (the bone around the eye) with light taping motions,” says Katharine. “Avoid applying the cream too close to the moveable parts of the eyelid and under the eye as it can creep in and cause irritation.” And above all, don’t rub!

Let it sink in
To avoid product pilling, wait at least 60 seconds for your eye cream to absorb before sweeping concealer under your eyes.

How to apply eye cream for dark circles?

Not only is a cooling gel or steal-tipped applicator sensorially pleasing, it immediately soothes puffy eyes in the mornings. When it comes to the formula, caffeine is a must-have for helping to drain away excess fluid but Dr Soni also recommends “peptides that are specifically created to reduce dark circles and antioxidants – specifically vitamins C and E – which will help to brighten the area.”