Wondering which is the best eye cream for dark circles and puffiness? The following article reviews the best creams in the market whose manufacturer’s claim that they are extremely effective in treating both these conditions. This should help you to take an informed decision, before choosing to buy a cream.
Dark circles around the eyes develop due to various reasons such as stress, lack of sleep, an unbalanced diet, smoking, working long hours on a computer, sun damage, genetics, and most importantly due to aging. Puffiness, on the other hand, may occur due to hormonal imbalances in the body, fluid retention, taking a sodium rich diet, alcohol abuse, oversleeping or under sleeping, stress, and pollution.
The market today is flooded with many eye creams, with some proclaiming to be the best for either dark circles, SPF, or puffiness. However, if someone is suffering from these conditions simultaneously, it makes sense to opt for a cream which eliminates them simultaneously.
Eyelastin
Ingredients
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Arnica Vitamin K, and Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate.
Review
The main advantage of this is that it keeps the skin around the eyes hydrated and moisturized. It is known to reduce dark circles, puffiness, and bags which develop around the eyes. In fact, if you go through the customer reviews on the Internet, some of them claim that its effects are visible within three weeks. According to the manufacturer, it rebuilds the tissue strength, thus making the skin around the eyes firmer and thicker. The main drawback is that it can be very pricey. Its retail price is approximately USD 89, which can be very hard on the purse. Also, the company does not provide any free sample to the customers.
EyeVive
Ingredients
Pamitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Algae concentrate, citrus fruit extracts like Chrysin and collagen.
Review
This cream with peptides reduces dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles around the eyes. Puffiness which is caused due to fluid retention can be especially relieved with its regular application. Also, the lost collagen in the skin gets restored naturally by applying it with collagen on a daily basis. One of the biggest advantages is that unlike others, it can be used on the entire face. It comes in a pump-topped bottle, which makes it impossible for bacteria to reach the cream, making it extremely safe for using around the sensitive eye area. Its main disadvantage is that there is very less information on its ingredients. Also, this cream is highly priced, i.e., USD 90 approximately and almost impossible to find at stores (can be purchased online though).
Teamine Eye Complex
Ingredients
Vitamin C, E, K, and A, Glycerin, Shea butter, Polysorbate 20, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Barium Sulfate, Polysilicone-11, Ceteareth-20, Glucosamine HCI, Arnica, Algae extract, aloe, Seed Oil, Evening Primrose, Avocado Oil, Lavender Oil, and green tea.
Review
This cream with vitamin C is known to combat puffiness and dark circles. It is also known to smoothen fine lines, moisturize and hydrate the skin area under eyes. Some of the other advantages are – it firms the skin making it look healthier and younger, fights the signs of aging, and has almost no side effects as majority of the ingredients used in it are natural.
Roc Retinol Correxion
Ingredients
Citric acid, glycolic acid, squalene, shea butter, and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene),
Review
If there is one cream that can be trusted, it is Roc Retinol. The manufacturer has been in the skin care business for over forty years. This cream is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and oil free. And the best part is that it just costs USD 20, making it affordable for almost everybody. It reduces fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles around the eyes. It uses vitamin k and retinol to make the skin around the eyes firm and thick. This makes the skin smooth and younger looking within a few weeks of application. Its main disadvantage is that if it accidentally enters the eyes, it can cause a lot of irritation. Also, it might not suit every body and a person takes time, approximately two weeks to get used to it.
Revita Lume Under Eye Dark Circle Treatment
Ingredients
Hesperidin methyl Chalcone, Chrysin Cucumber Extract, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, and palmitoyl tetrapeptide.
Review
The manufacturer offers this cream for a thirty day trial period, which is free. Although the manufacturer claims that it will start showing results within three days, the reviews of the customers who have used it show that it takes approximately a month for this cream to show its effects. It uses collagen to make the skin around the eyes thick, reduces bags, under eye circles and puffiness. It is also claimed to smoothen and refreshen the skin. Some of its drawbacks are that many of its ingredients are not very well-known and the product can be bought only from the manufacturer’s website.
The skin around our eyes is much thinner and delicate compared to the skin on the rest of the body. So, while applying any of the creams mentioned above, it is advised that you consult a dermatologist.