SPRING AWAKENINGS: 

BEST EYE CREAMS

Our 14 favorite formulas to tighten and brighten your complexion's most delicate skin

Aveda

Oils derived from plants such as lady's thistle, argan, and cactus help to lessen swelling, add luminosity, and smooth wrinkles under the eyes.

Aveda Green Science Firming Eye Creme, $47

B. Kamins

"Vitamin B3 (niacin) is an anti-inflammatory, wrinkle-fighting ingredient that stimulates microcirculation to help reduce dark spots and reverse the visible signs of aging," said Liga Upeslacis, research and development coordinator for B. Kamins.

B. Kamins Nia-Stem Eye Cream KX, $90

Chanel

"This is the only one I trust for repairing," said dermatologist Amy Wechsler, MD. "For prevention I like plain old Vaseline and sunglasses."

Chanel Sublimage Eye Cream, $200

Clinique

Clinique's own cocktail of targeted anti-aging ingredients help to de-puff under eyes as well as smooth fine lines. 

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Eye Cream, $63

Kiehl's

"We used calcium PCA and apricot kernel oil," said dermatologist Geoffrey Genesky, MD, head chemist at Kiehl’s Skincare Laboratory. "It helps maintain elasticity and is an important factor in the minimization of the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles."

Kiehl's Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Eye Cream, $42

La Prairie

Pearlescent powders illuminate shadows and age spots while golden caviar extracts lift and firm.

La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Eye Cream, $350

Valmont

Green tea, arnica extracts, red algae, and caffeine extracts work harmoniously to firm, smooth, and brighten.

Valmont L'Elixir Des Glaciers Eye Cream, $305

Nars

"Using an eye cream with light reflectors will perk up the skin under your eyes," said Uzo, Nars international makeup stylist. "This one brightens and hydrates under the eyes to help make you look more awake."

Nars Total Replenishing Eye Cream, $55

Perricone MD

Olive polyphenols and neuropeptides help to address fine lines, firmness, dryness, and dark circles.

Perricone MD Firming Eye Cream, $65

Philosophy

"This features hpr, a molecule engineered to deliver all the anti-aging benefits of a retinoid with less potential for irritation," said Robin White, director of international education and global press for Philosophy. "Retinoids help to encourage cellular turnover and stimulate collagen production to prevent wrinkles."

Philosophy Miraculous Anti-Aging Retinoid Eye Repair, $65

Caudalie

 “We packed this eye cream with hibiscus seeds to plump and firm, caffeine to eliminate dark circles and puffiness, and grape-seed oil, hyaluronic acid, and avocado butter to hydrate," said Caudalie founder Mathilde Thomas. "Our patented resveratrol-oleyl and polyphenols are the key ingredients for fighting aging."

Caudalie Premier Cru Eye Cream, $98

Rodial

"Dragon’s Blood gets its name from the red sap of the sangre de drago tree in South America," said Maria Hatzistefanis, Rodial founder. "It works to protect against environmental damage by cooling, hydrating, and refreshing under eyes."

Rodial Dragon's Blood Eye Gel, $50

Sunday Riley

Packed with astaxanthin, vitamin C, and NV-5 ageless complex (a mix of five botanicals that are native to the United States), this eye cream rejuvenates damaged skin, repairs the signs of aging, and detoxifies.

Sunday Riley Start Over Active Eye Cream, $85

YSL

This cream diffuses dark circles with glycanactif while reducing wrinkles and brightening. 

YSL Forever Youth Liberator Eye Cream, $95