Eye creams

Eye cream: gentle care for the skin around the eyes

An eye cream is made for the most delicate part of the face: the skin around the eyes, which is thinner and has fewer oil glands. Here you will find eye creams, gels and serums that moisturise, smooth and give the eye area a fresh look.

The eye area is often the first place where tiredness, lack of sleep or weather shows. A regularly used eye cream helps keep skin moisturised and soft.

How to choose an eye cream

• Texture: a gel is light and refreshing, a cream is richer and suits dry skin, a serum absorbs quickly.
• Need: moisturising eye creams suit young skin, anti-ageing and firming lines mature skin.
• Day or night: a light cream (some with SPF) under makeup by day, a richer night eye cream in the evening.
• Use: a pea-sized amount, patted lightly around the eyes with your fingertips, is enough.
• Same line: an eye cream works best when your face cream and serum come from the same brand.

An eye cream has its place alongside a face serum and night cream. Eye creams are available from Estee Lauder and Shiseido, among others; the wider range is under face cream.

From what age should I use an eye cream?

Eye-area care can start at any age when skin needs moisture. A light gel suits young skin.

Should I use eye cream morning and evening?

Many people use it at both times: a light product under makeup in the morning, a richer one in the evening.

Can I use face cream around the eyes?

The skin around the eyes is thinner, so products are made specifically for it, with a gentler formula.