From combating dark circles to diminishing wrinkles and puffiness, eye health can be a tricky field to navigate.
To make it a but easier, the BD team road-tested some of the best eye health products on the market. Here’s what they had to say.
Syrene Skincare Aqua Restore Eye Essence - Jamie
What it is: A quick acting lifting eye gel that restores elasticity around the eye and dispels tired lines.
My experience: This eye gel comes in a generous and luxurious tub which I love, I feel like this will last me a long time as you only need to use a tiny amount. The consistency is so smooth and the product glides on and sinks into the skin well. My eye area feels soothed and looks brighter straight away. I use this product at night and wake up to bright, non-puffy eyes!
mesoestetic energy c eye contour - Jess
What it is: An energising eye cream that provides moisture and helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
My experience: Vitamin C is always the hero of my skincare routine, so I knew I was going to love this product! I have been using this twice a day for a couple of weeks and my eye area is already starting to look a bit brighter. I’m in my early 20s so eye wrinkles aren’t a massive issue yet, but I am starting to see some crow's feet taking up residence around my eyes, so something like this is perfect to prevent any more.
HydroPeptide® Eye Authority – Dark Circles, Puffiness, Fine Lines - Dragana
What it is: A four-dimensional eye cream that helps to immediately brighten dark circles while diminishing the look of expression lines, wrinkles and puffiness.
My experience: As the ageing process is upon me I’m finding that the dark circles and puffiness seven fine lines (crowns feet) are a real issue for me. I love the easy to use compact bottle with a cute dispenser. I can literally take it with me anywhere. This eye cream leaves my eye area feeling really good! So soft and smooth! I have found the puffiness around my eyes has really calmed down and the dark circles and fine lines less noticeable. Can’t wait to see the continued improvement as the 13 peptides really zone in to address my eye area concerns.
Jurlique Herbal Recovery Signature Eye Cream - Rachel
What it is: A rich, hydrating eye cream loaded with plant-based antioxidants that helps minimise signs of tiredness.
My experience: Everything about this eye cream is divine and I’m so happy with the results so far. Enriched with yarrow, Japanese cedar bud and beech tree bud to combat fine lines and citrus unshiu peel extract to reduce the appearance of dullness; this eye cream is silky and feels instantly nourishing as it soaks right into my skin. My eyes no longer look dry or tired, rather they are more fresh and luminous! To top it off, I love the subtle, beautiful floral scent and the rosey pink jar is gorgeous - it has been sitting out on my bedside table for all to see.
Indeed Labs Eyesilix II - Issy
What it is: A new and improved version of the best selling Indeed Labs eye cream that helps to restore and rejuvenate eyes with its total eye rescue properties.
My experience: With puffiness around my eyes being a major concern for me, after applying this eye cream both morning and evening, I have noticed this cream has settled the skin under my eyes. Formulated with peptides, ceramides, extracts and probiotics, this cream is gentle and calming to my major concerns. So far it has influenced heavily the puffiness, so excited to see after long term use what it can do for my fine lines.
BLAQ Hyaluronic Acid Eye Mask - Sam
What it is: An activated charcoal eye mask that helps de-puff and detox skin.
My experience: This five pack of convenient single use gel under eye masks are a godsend for pre-party skin prep or long travel days! For an added tip I pop mine in the fridge prior to use to reduce redness and bags under my eyes. Absolutely love this brand and this product is my new go to for eye masking!
Trilogy Age-Proof CoQ10 Eye Recovery Concentrate - Alicia
What it is: A brightening and tightening eye serum packed with ingredients including L22 which boosts skin elasticity and firmness while protecting the skin's natural barrier.
My experience: After a few restless nights I was excited to have this product land on my desk. This eye concentrate comes with a cooling metal wand applicator which helps reduce puffiness around my eyes in the morning. The glycablend and CoQ10 helps to defend against collagen breakdown so whilst I see the instant results as the product helps diminish my dark circles, I know over time it will smooth the fine lines around my eyes.
Avène DermAbsolu Youth Eye Cream - Tamara
What it is: A de-puffing eye cream that works to de-puff and lift the eyes, while combating dark undereye circles.
My experience: The packaging of the Avène DermAbsolu Youth Eye Cream is informative and the tube itself is sleek is easy to hold. It has a metal applicator that made the eye cream easy to apply as I simply had to squeeze a little product out and tap the metal applicator around the eye which felt very cooling on my eye area and help to relax and soothe my under-eye. I have quite sensitive skin and was surprised that not only did my skin not react to this product (like it does to most eye creams), but after using the product for a week I could definitely see the puffiness of my bags reduced and around my eyes more hydrated. I am just looking forward to seeing the results after using this product long-term!
Nimue Eye Serum - Caitlin
What it is: An eye serum that helps treat dark circles, fat deposits, oedema, puffiness, bags and wrinkles in the eye area.
My experience: After coming back from my overseas trip it's safe to say I am struggling with huge bags under my eyes. This eye serum when applied is cooling under the eye area helping to minimise the puffiness. I apply the product morning and night before my face cream, noticing that it brightens my eye area to reduce my bags and dark circles, my new go-to product!
Medik8 Advanced Day Eye Protect™ Anti-Defying Eye Cream with Sun Protection - Tiarne
What it is: A targeted, nourishing eye cream that helps protect the delicate eye area.
My experience: I’ve been using this eye cream for a couple of weeks now, and am loving the results. I apply a small amount in the mornings to help reduce the puffiness around my eye area, which usually happens when I’m overly tired. So far, I’ve noticed a huge reduction in puffiness, and my skin feels much firmer and healthier. A little goes a long way as well – you only need a tiny amount to enjoy all the benefits.
Synergie Skin ImprovEyes Day - Emily
What it is: A lightweight eye serum formulated to restore a youthful appearance to the delicate skin around the eye area.
My experience: I’ve never really used eye cream in my daily skincare routine but after using this for a few weeks I am hooked! The skin around my eyes appears brighter, supple and more youthful. A little bit of this product goes a long way! It works really well under makeup and acts as a really nice base for concealer.
Ultraceuticals Ultra Moisturiser Eye Cream - Steph
What it is: An eye cream designed to match the skin’s own moisturising agents to help retain and promote long-lasting hydration.
My experience: I love using a moisturising eye cream as a base for concealer to sit smoothly and last all day – especially in winter when my skin completely dries out! This eye cream by Ultraceuticals does the trick! It’s smooth and light, absorbs quickly (perfect for the morning rush) and leaves my skin hydrated. This helps the wear of makeup and it’s also nice to know I am taking preventative action against fine lines and wrinkles.
Priori LCA fx130 Eye Serum - Aja
What it is: A light textured balm-gel for the delicate eye area and lips.
My experience: After turning 30 recently, taking care of my eye area has been an important step in my skincare routine. Looking to up-the-ante, I wanted to try a product that specifically targets fine lines, texture and dark circles, and the Priori LCA fx130 Eye Serum does just that. Formulated with acetyl hexapeptide, a muscle relaxing peptide, it minimises lines and wrinkles, and added caffeine reduces puffiness and dark circles. It leaves me looking like I’ve had a decent night’s sleep, and who doesn’t want that!
