9 Eye Creams That Make You Look Younger

There's a reason why this eye cream costs as much as it does. In short? It actually works. Like all La Mer products, this eye concentrate is formulated with three types of Miracle Broth, an elixir of hand-harvested sea kelp, nutrients, and minerals developed by a natural fermentation process. In addition to energizing the skin, Miracle Broth also promotes skin repair and natural healing.

But that's not all this eye cream can do. Thanks to a list of other good-for-skin ingredients, you can expect it to help improve the look of dark circles, surface discoloration, uneven texture, and signs of aging for an overall awakened look. So while this pick is not for the budget-conscious many swear by its "miracle" abilities and you probably will too.

With a bright orange hue, this eye cream may just be the most cheerful-looking item on your vanity but that's not even the first, second or third reason why we love it. The formula inside the pretty jar packs a serious punch thanks to the inclusion of fan-favorite vitamin C and a heaping boost of collagen. It can help brighten the entire eye area, reduce the look of dark circles, and plump the delicate skin to deliver age-defying results.

Reviewers love the ultra-light texture and immediate results, as well as the energizing citrus scent. In an independent, clinical study on 37 women using Banana Bright Eye Crème over four weeks, 94% of users experienced a reduction in the look of fine lines and wrinkles by an average of 40%, and all saw a reduction in their signs of aging and fatigue by the fourth week. 

While thick eye creams do a great job at infusing the skin with moisture, sometimes they can be too heavy to wear during the day, under makeup, or in hot weather. This favorite from Neutrogena is made with hyaluronic acid which will give your skin that added moisture it needs in a gel application.

Apply this eye cream to your heart's content; hydrated skin looks fuller and plumper, leaving you with younger-looking skin. What's more, the gel formula soaks into the skin a lot faster than creams so you can apply your makeup and head out for the day without worrying about smearing. 

Retinol is one of the gold standard anti-wrinkle treatments out there, and this beloved drugstore eye cream doesn't skimp on it. The formula can help reduce the appearance of crow's feet, dark circles, and puffiness—as well as moisturize the eye area. All that without digging a hole into your wallet.

Want to take a look at some more options? Peep our guide to the best eye creams on the market.

People everywhere are obsessed with this paraben and alcohol-free moisturizer from SkinCeuticals, able to improve the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, and crow's feet associated with glycation. One application is all it takes to soothe dry, aging skin and with continued use, you can expect to see enhanced radiance around the eyes and skin that looks firmer, taut and less crepey.

Whether you're looking to prevent signs of aging or already have some fine lines appearing, this eye cream is sure to do the trick. Thanks to this antioxidant-rich formula made up of multiple fine line–plumping peptides, vitamin E, and caffeine, this cream will protect against eye-area aging.

Speaking of wrinkles, take a look at our list of the best wrinkle creams that plump, tone, and tighten the skin.

Not all anti-wrinkle eye creams are appropriate for daytime use since some contain sun-reactive ingredients like retinol or acids. For a morning cream, you want something with a few specific characteristics, including growth factors to increase collagen, antioxidants to protect from UV and environmental damage, and emollients and humectants to moisturize.

This super-rich formula also uses peptides to stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Reviewers love that the product has a slight tint to brighten dark circles and even out your skin tone, with some saying that it can stand in for concealer all on its own.

Rich in powerful anti-agers like hyaluronic acid, vitamin A, vitamin E, and panthenol, this is an ideal cream to apply at night as it’s designed to fight the signs of past sun damage and can cause skin sensitivity to sunlight. The rich texture layers on instant moisture to diminish dehydration lines, while vitamins A, C, and E provide antioxidant protection and help to lighten dark under-eye circles. Peptides and TNS—a naturally secreted and stabilized growth factor blend that helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone, and texture—deliver long-term improvement to the texture and performance of your skin.

This anti-wrinkle eye cream uses a bi-mineral complex of zinc and copper, which is clinically shown to improve elasticity and moisture content of the skin. It also uses malonic acid to stimulate collagen and elastin production to help your skin look better from the inside out.

It’s super targeted at reducing wrinkles (in other words, don't pick this one for depuffing and covering up dark circles) and fighting the major signs of aging, deeming it worthy eye cream for mature or damaged skin.