Do you suffer from chronic puffy eyes? Us too! This common under eye condition is the result of fluid retention which can commonly be triggered by late nights, excess salt and one too many wines.
And while we certainly aren’t advocating eliminating any of those indulgences, we can, however, assist with combating any telltale signs.
Using a unique blend of skin soothers and stimulators, de-puffing eye creams deliver the appearance of an eight-hour sleep by using ingredients such as caffeine, aloe vera and hyaluronic acid.
To help you sort through the pretty bottles with not-so-useful formulas and the true heavyweights, these are the eight eye creams we recommend for combatting under-eye bags and puffiness.
#1 Kiehl’s Eye Alert
You know cucumbers are king when it comes to combatting swelling, and this goodie is enriched with not only cucumber, but alfalfa extracts too, to help cool the eye area, reducing puffiness as a result. But that’s not all! A blend of caffeine and vitamin E also acts like a boost of energy to fight off puffiness and fatigue while moisturising the under-eye area.
Read reviews for Kiehl’s Eye Alert >
#2 Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream
Based on Alpha-H’s cult-favourite exfoliator, this eye cream formula has been enhanced with AHAs and peptides to minimise wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and skin roughness.
$109.95 at Adore Beauty
#3 Weleda Wild Rose Smoothing Eye Cream
The Weleda Wild Rose Smoothing Eye Cream reduces swelling and helps to counteract early signs of ageing. Formulated with cold-pressed wild rose seed, peach kernel and almond oil (all of which are high in essential fatty acids), it helps to energise, nourish and strengthen the skin’s natural protective barrier.
$36.95 at Adore Beauty
#4 Eau Thermale Avène Soothing Eye Contour Cream
The Eau Thermale Avène Soothing Eye Contour Cream has been designed to soothe sensitive, puffy, dry or irritated skin surrounding the fragile eye area. Besides calming puffiness and diminishing dark circles, it also helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
$24.39 at Chemist Warehouse
#5 Trilogy Eye Contour Cream
It’s the aloe vera in this Trilogy Eye Contour Cream formula that combats not only the appearance of puffiness, but fine lines and dehydration as well. This product also harnesses the power of gentle plant proteins and powerful botanicals to help encourage a smooth and soothed eye area with continued use.
$46.95 at Chemist Warehouse
#6 BIODERMA Sensibio Eye
Applied daily, the BIODERMA Sensibio Eye helps to ease puffiness, reduces fine lines, and soothe. The Toleridine ® patent allows it to increase tolerance thresholds and reduce skin sensitivity over time.
$34.95 at Adore Beauty
#7 Dr. LeWinn’s Firming Eye Cream
The key to eliminating puffy eyes is a lightweight gel, and this Dr. LeWinn’s Firming Eye Cream is just that. Its hydrating formula helps to reduce the appearance of puffy eyes and fine lines while aloe vera works to soothe tired eyes, leaving the skin looking and feeling refreshed and well-rested.
$49.95 at Chemist Warehouse
#8 Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Firming Eye Cream
Tackling all the signs of ageing around the eyes, Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Firming Eye Cream will take on puffiness as well as fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, dullness.
$70 at Jurlique
Do you suffer from puffy eyes? What do you do to help combat swelling around the eye area?
Main image: @cgonzalezbeauty
Always looking for that miracle cream. Hopefully one is on this list.
Caffeine and green tea applied in the under eye area!
Some interesting products mentioned.
It’s a really soothing eye Serum. The delicate eye skin appears darkened & tired and ages rapidly when it is dehydrated. To restore the smooth bright eye contour, the under-eye area should be rehydrated, & this is exactly what Dermal MD Under Eye Serum does. Its daily use helps reduce dark circles and rejuvenates the skin and lessens puffiness too✅💕
too much fragrance in these ones