It's no secret that eyes reveal a lot -- including how well you care for your skin. As one of the first places on the body to show signs of aging in the form of crow's feet, hollows, and droopy lids, it's important to have an eye cream in your skin care rotation.
Some eye creams do the more simplified task of keeping eyes moisturized, bright, and not tired-looking, but other formulas with potent ingredients like vitamin C, retinol, bakuchiol, and caffeine are the better choice for mature skin. "The periorbital skin is the thinnest on the body (about 0.5 mm) and has fewer oil glands, making it more prone to dryness and fine lines," says Dr. Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Entière Dermatology. With age, she explains that this area experiences collagen and elastin loss, fat pad changes leading to under-eye hollows; herniation, which can cause puffiness, and vascular changes that make blood vessels more visible, contributing to dark circles. As cell turnover slows over time, the texture around the eyes can become rougher, too.
You can grab any eye cream and treat one or a few of the concerns mentioned above, but we asked Kanchanapoomi Levin and other experts to share which formulas they believe truly make a difference in treating the very specific needs of aging skin. Below are their recommendations for the best eye creams for mature skin.