There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to a successful skincare routine. In this blog, learn about the benefits of eye cream, how to use it, and the importance of natural ingredients.

When you’re purchasing an eye cream, try to keep your expectations realistic. Remember that no one product can solve all of your skin care needs. As with most cosmetics, avoid over-application of eye cream. Using too much eye cream can clog your pores and cause milia (little white bumps); plus, an excess of product may drip into your eyes and cause irritation.Follow up with a facial moisturizer. If it’s the end of the day, you can use a night moisturizer here instead, which is creamier and more regenerative to skin cells. Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid gently exfoliates your skin while helping moisture penetrate the skin layer. Eye creams are designed for fragile skin around the eyes. That’s their job. And if you choose the right one, you will be able to give this area of your face the love and devotion it actually needs. Do I need to use an eye cream? Hydration is the focus of Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment. Avocado oil and shea butter work to restore suppleness of the skin around the eyes and to protect against dehydration.

Eye cream can be helpful to minimize the look of fine lines, dark circles, and reduce puffiness. If you’re just looking for a little hydration you may be able to use your moisturizer instead, but it may not work the best. Really the importance of eye cream depends on what you’re hoping it will do. How often should I apply eye cream?Next, we recommend that you put your eye cream onto your face after cleansing, when your skin has just been lightly towel dried. You’ll get better results this way compared to applying it straight onto dry skin. Vegan, paraben-free, and cruelty-free, Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream is full of wrinkle-busting ingredients.

Puffiness is a buildup of fluid and blood under the eyes. Some studies show that caffeine can help circulation, which could reduce puffiness. Other studies show that cold temperatures are just as effective to treat puffiness. That's why some people refrigerate their eye creams. All the products below have been vetted to ensure that they meet Healthline’s medical and business standards. Read more about our process. Pricing guide Olay Eyes Eye Lifting Serum is rich in peptides and vitamins that encourage healthy circulation and skin cell turnover under your eyes. While it’s unlikely that a cream can truly eliminate under-eye bags, this one promises to hydrate the skin around the eyes while lifting and plumping for a brighter appearance.

La Mer skin care products are considered the holy grail of boutique brands for many beauty enthusiasts and celebrities. As with every La Mer product, the main ingredient in this cream is what they call Miracle Broth, a fermented mixture of sea kelp, vitamins and minerals, citrus oil, eucalyptus, sunflower seed, wheat germ, and alfalfa. There are no parabens, phthalates, or sulfates. American Academy of Dermatology: "Research reveals how popular skin filler works at the molecular level to stimulate collagen production in sun-damaged skin." Vitamin C. Vitamin C boosts your skin’s brightness and can help correct pigments and toning inconsistencies in your skin.