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The Best Eye Creams

Find the perfect eye cream for your needs, from softening dark circles to firming wrinkles.

Best overall eye creams

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Our top-rated picks for brightening, hydrating and smoothing the delicate eye area.

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Best eye creams for dark circles and puffiness

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Brighten your undereyes with eye creams containing Vitamin C, licorice and niacinamide.

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Best eye creams for sensitive skin

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Hydrate delicate skin with gentle formulas.

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Best eye serums

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Fast-absorbing formulas that target dark circles, puffiness and fine lines.

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Best eye masks, gels and patches

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Give your eyes an extra boost with masks, gels and patches that help reduce puffiness and brighten your undereyes.

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Best Eye Cream by Need

What is the best eye cream for dark circles?

Eye creams with brightening ingredients like Vitamin C, licorice, and niacinamide are ideal for reducing dark circles.

What is the best eye cream for wrinkles?

Eye creams with peptides, retinol, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

What is the best eye cream for puffiness?

Look for eye creams with caffeine, peptides, and cooling ingredients that target puffiness and improve circulation.

What is the best eye cream for undereye bags?

Eye creams with caffeine and hyaluronic acid can help soften undereye bags.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does eye cream do?

Eye creams are specifically formulated to target the delicate skin around the eyes. They hydrate, brighten, and address concerns like puffiness, dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles.

How to apply eye cream?

Gently tap a small amount of eye cream around your eyes using your ring finger, starting from the inner corner and working outward. Avoid tugging or pulling the skin.

When to apply eye cream?

Apply eye cream in the morning and evening, after cleansing and before applying moisturizer.

Do you apply eye cream or serums first?

Apply serums first, as they have a lighter texture and are designed to penetrate deeper into the skin. Follow with eye cream to lock in moisture.

Is eye cream necessary?

While not essential for everyone, eye cream can be beneficial for maintaining the delicate skin around the eyes and addressing specific concerns like puffiness, dark circles, or wrinkles.

How long to leave eye mask on?

The recommended time to leave an eye mask on varies depending on the product. However, 10-15 minutes is a good general guideline to allow the active ingredients to absorb and provide maximum benefits.

What are the best ingredients for an eye mask?

Look for eye masks with soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, caffeine, peptides, and antioxidants to hydrate and reduce puffiness.

What are the best eye cream brands?

Ulta Beauty offers a variety of top-rated eye cream brands, including:

  • Clinique: Known for their gentle and effective formulas.
  • Neutrogena: Offers affordable, quality skincare products.
  • Dermalogica: Provides dermatologist-recommended skincare solutions.
  • La Roche-Posay: Specializes in sensitive skin care.
  • Lancome: Known for their high-end, innovative skincare.
  • Ole Henriksen: Provides natural and effective skincare products.

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