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Eye creams

Moisture for the under-eye. Nothing here erases dark circles; nothing does.

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#1 · Skin · Eye

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum

A water-based caffeine serum the maker aims at puffiness and dark circles around the eyes. Cheap, and owners split between those who see a change and those who see nothing.

Skip it if you want moisture; some owners say it feels dry and tight

$9.20 MSRP · 30 mlAmazon →
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#2 · Skin · Eye

CeraVe Eye Repair Cream

A fragrance-free eye cream with ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, ophthalmologist-tested according to the maker. Most owners find it pleasant; a steady minority report burning.

Skip it if you want dark circles gone; owners often see no change

$19.99 MSRP · 0.5 ozAmazon →
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#3 · Skin · Eye

Kiehl’s Avocado Eye Cream

A squalane and avocado oil eye cream with caffeine, in a small green-tinted jar. It hydrates; people who bought the old thick version say this one is not the same.

Skip it if you wear concealer over it; owners report cracking and pilling

$40 MSRP · 0.5 ozAmazon →