Every group of friends has a ‘mum’. That dependable, hardworking and conscientious pal you can always rely on. Vitamin C is just like that, but for your skin care routine. The powerful, multitasking antioxidant helps brighten the skin tone, improve texture, protect from pollutants, and hydrate, which is why it always gets the call up when our skin’s in trouble.
Being the most delicate skin area, our eyes are usually one of the first places to develop lines and wrinkles. And while you may have mostly seen vitamin C utilised in serums and moisturisers, it’s a top ingredient to look for in eye creams too. So if you’re looking to brighten, tighten and lighten the skin surrounding your peepers, take a flick through our edit of the top six vit-C eye creams…
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endota spa Organics – Advanced Eye Contour Cream
Does anyone else feel more relaxed just reading the words Endota Spa? endota spa Organics – Advanced Eye Contour Cream is formulated with a combination of antioxidants and vitamin C to reduce the signs of ageing, and chamomile and aloe vera to soothe the delicate eye area.
Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Brightening Eye Serum
Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Brightening Eye Serum uses a mix of olive tree extract, zinc PCA and vitamin C to minimise the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone. Using a formula of diamond powder, pearl powder and optical diffusers, this illuminating eye cream also reflects light which instantly enhances skin brightness.
Ultraceuticals Ultra C Firming Eye Cream
Ultraceuticals Ultra C Firming Eye Cream works by supporting the skin’s renewal process while providing antioxidants to protect from environmental aggressors. Formulated with smoothing ceramides and shea butter, this one is perfect for those 40+.
Paula’s Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream
Paula’s Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream focuses on firming the eye area using five different ceramides, four forms of vitamin C and retinol. Together this powerful cocktail minimises puffiness while also improving the appearance of fine lines.
Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Circle Perfector
Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Circle Perfector is a super lightweight eye cream that not only reduces discolouration, but guards against future darkening. The activated C in the formula reduces the effects of melanin (the pigment that causes dark circles), and the caffeine helps to reduce puffiness. This eye cream is ideal for morning use, as it contains SPF 15.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector uses vitamin C and mulberry root to lighten dark circles and rejuvenate tired eyes. Caffeine and green tea are used to booth soothe and invigorate the eye area while reducing inflammation. The cooling tip applicator helps to reduce any puffiness and is best used cold (keep it in the fridge). This one’s a hangover lifesaver.
I only get dark circles if I’m tired or haven’t slept
ooh I do love my eyecreams, I just got the Aldi Lacura one, the caviar one
Dermalogica have Vitamin C eye cream that is lovely! I also love the origins one too.
Might have to give a few of these a try, I have constant dark circles under the eyes