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Depuffing, radiance-boosting, wrinkle-reducing formulas for your skincare arsenal.
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It moisturized our skin while filling the fine lines around our eyes.
For a cooling, depuffing serum in the morning, we recommend theTula Instant De-Puff Eye Renewal Serum.
Whileeye creamsand eye serums aspire to tackle these issues, serums tend to be more potent.
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Hadley King, M.D.
The formulation should still be hydrating, but it wont be as rich as a cream.
We also searched hundreds of five-star reviews to add a handful of carefully selected additional eye creams.
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Overtime, it softened our fine lines and left us with hydrated under-eyes.
Not only did it depuff the area, but it tightened the skin under the eyes over time.
After using the eye serum for several weeks, our under-eyes looked softer and smoother as well.
Although Mandy didnt mind it, there was a slight tingling sensation immediately after software.
Its not a dealbreaker for us, but its worth keeping in mind if you have super-sensitive skin.
It also felt hydrating, and I noticed more smoothness and softness after just a few days of using.
My under-eyes also looked less puffy in general, and I think it helped brighten that area."
However, the star of the show was the cooling applicator.
Danielle, tester:“It feels amazing, cooling, and hydrating.
I noticed slight texture improvements and brightness improvements throughout the test.”
Right off the bat, our tester Jessica loved the airtight container, which houses the runny liquid securely.
The serum boasts a cooling, depuffing effect that feels nice first thing in the morning.
Jessica, tester:“My under-eyes seemed smoother and softer.
And my lids and the area around my eyes felt a little more firm.”
This vitamin C serum is intended strictly for the under-eye area and went on smoothly during testing.
With a couple of weeks of use, Brandi experienced an improvement in the radiance of their under-eyes.
While the results werent the most dramatic, she appreciated looking a bit more well-rested in the morning.
Vitamin C can irritate the skin, but Linda didnt experience any sensitivity, despite having very sensitive skin.
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Over a month, our tester Maggie saw an improvement in the look of dark circles.
Maggie, tester:“I am pleased with the results and I think the product delivered as promised.
It contains two potent anti-aging ingredients: retinal and ginseng.
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All that is to say, this stuff is the secret sauce for gentle yet effective anti-aging skincare.
After a sinus infection that left Staceys under-eyes dehydrated, the serum restored radiance and reduced puffiness.
Several online reviewers noted their under-eyes were dry after use.
To address this, we recommend following up with a hydrating eye cream.
Tatiana, tester:“The eye serum made my eyes feel amazing.
It had a cooling effect that I really loved.
It made me feel refreshed and even made my eyes look a little more awake.”
Roxanne, tester:“After four weeks was when I noticed the biggest difference.
The area under my eyes seems smoother and less puffy.”
Theres also stimulating caffeine and moisturizingsweet almondand sesame seed oils.
Courtney, tester:“This product felt very hydrating.
I feel like I could still feel the product on my under-eye skin several hours after applying.
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Designed with sensitive skin in mind, this dermatologist-developed serum is a hydration-heavy hitter.
It also comes with a silicon applicator tip for gently massaging the product where you need it most.
Amanda, tester:“The product was hydrating.
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Noteworthy ones include caffeine,panthenol, and glycerin to stimulate and hydrate the under-eyes.
you might apply an eye serum up to two times per day.
Daily use is often recommended to achieve the desired effect.
If irritation persists, contact your optometrist immediately.
She utilized tester and editor insights to get a holistic view of each product.
Byrdie contributorEsme Benjamincovers the best tried and tested products in the beauty space.
She checked and updated this article in 2024, researching and adding five highly-rated eye serums to the list.
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