Eye Cream Reviews

Stay away from creams that are too greasy. Greasy creams will prevent makeup from staying on and will leave an unattractive sheen on the face. If you've got sensitive eyes or skin, steer clear of products with fragrance or coloring as these additives can be highly irritating to the fragile, delicate skin under the eye.

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Look for eye creams that reviewers say are lightweight and moisturizing. For daytime use, look for an eye cream that has sunscreen built in to prevent any further wrinkles. Also try to find a cream that will work well with your skin type, and keep your eye out for the ophthalmologist-approved creams.

Don't forget to consider products with retinol as they can speed up the exfoliation process, allowing for more youthful looking skin to appear.

In the skin care industry, brand rarely dictates quality. Some of the most prestigious, expensive brands also offer some of the worst products for your skin. Mass market brands now offer some of the best products in the industry. Many users swear by the tried and true brands available at the local drugstore like Olay, L'Oreal and Nivea. For those with deeper pockets, Lancôme and philosophy continue to innovate with their premium-quality eye creams. If you want to shop for a specific brand, you can click on any of the links at the top of the main reviews page.

However, like many decisions, price may drive your choice more than anything else. If you want to find the fountain of youth in a department store, be prepared to shell out at least $30. Fortunately, many of the highest rated eye creams cost less than $20 and are more readily available. To shop by price, click on any of the links at the top of main reviews page.

Newer, organic eye creams capitalize on nature's best-kept secrets to deliver youthful skin and reverse the signs of aging. Some organic creams use green tea or coffee to de-puff the eye area while increasing circulation to alleviate and brighten dark circles. Many brands are also offering products that dispense product with the help of an innovative roller applicator. This applicator is designed to massage away puffiness and increase circulation to brighten the eyes.

Eye creams should to be applied to a clean face for maximum absorption, so the first order of business is finding the right cleanser and a daily moisturizer for the rest of your face. To save time, why not use sunscreen as your daytime moisturizer? Most sunscreens have a thick, creamy base, not unlike regular moisturizer, and have the added benefit of providing protection from the sun's harsh rays, further reducing your chances of developing wrinkles. Don't forget to check out anti-aging products as well for more products that can help slow down the aging process.

Always apply eye cream with your ring finger, a sponge applicator or cotton swab to avoid putting too much pressure on the under eye area.

Gently massaging under the eye can help reduce puffiness and increase circulation, alleviating dark circles.

If you're unsure of how your skin will react to a product, perform a preliminary patch test on either the inside of your forearm or on an inconspicuous part of your face. Performing a small patch test can save you the discomfort and inconvenience of an allergic reaction.

Let your eye cream sink in for about 15 minutes before applying anything else over it. This can prevent bad interactions or break-outs due to the cocktail of creams and powders uniting against you.