Our Best Under-Eye Creams for Wrinkles

It’s a fact of life, as you get older, visible signs of aging will become a reality. And they seem to show up in the most unwanted spots, like the area surrounding your eyes. Fine lines and wrinkles, particularly, can become a real nuisance to deal with in that area. 

But with the right routine — complete with an eye wrinkle cream — you can perk up your under-eye area and the spaces around it. If you have crow’s feet and other wrinkles around your eyes, it’s time to make sure your skin care cabinet is stocked with the right eye cream for wrinkles. 

You’ll need something effective, so we’ve rounded up our best treatments and eye creams for wrinkles, plus how to use anti-wrinkle eye cream in a way that lets you get the most out of the beloved skin care staple.

What Causes Under-Eye Wrinkles?

First things first, it’s essential to know why you’re getting under-eye wrinkles to begin with, otherwise, you won’t really know the proper way to manage them. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the main culprit for the development of wrinkles is skin aging. As skin ages, moisture levels decrease, which causes skin to lose its elasticity and its ability to heal. As a result, skin starts to loosen, and fine lines and wrinkles become more prominent.

Can Eye Cream Get Rid of Wrinkles?

Eye cream for wrinkles can absolutely make a difference in your appearance — that is, if you’re using the right product and using it correctly. Besides applying sunscreen, eye cream should come last in your skin care routine, meaning there are a number of things to do before you can put your eye wrinkle cream to use. Follow these easy steps to incorporate an eye cream for under-eye wrinkles into your daily regimen.

Step 1. Cleanse

This step should be the foundation of every skin care routine. No matter what skin type you’re working with, you should always start with a facial cleanser to remove dirt, oil, and pollutants from skin. Kick things off with the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Skin Care Nourishing Cream Cleanser, which is formulated to replenish skin with oils and gently remove impurities from skin for a smooth and even finish.

Step 2. Apply Serum

Since under-eye wrinkles are a clear indicator that your skin could use more moisture, you’ll want to supply your skin with plenty of hydration via a face serum. Try the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum, which works to replenish skin with hydration and visibly reduce wrinkles in just two weeks.

Step 3. Layer On Moisturizer

We can’t tell you your skin needs moisture and not talk about moisturizer. Reach for the L’Oréal Paris Wrinkle Expert 35+ Moisturizer to help to visibly reduce wrinkles and strengthen the skin.

Step 4. Add Your Eye Cream

Take whichever anti-wrinkle eye cream you prefer and place small dots in a semi-circle shape underneath your eyes and just at the start of your brow bone. Use the pad of your ring finger to gently pat the eye cream so it absorbs. There’s no need to rub in the cream, as repeatedly rubbing your skin can actually make wrinkles worse.

Editor’s tip: There may be a time when you will wonder if you should apply your eye cream or moisturizer first. The general rule of thumb is that thinnest consistency should go first, so if your eye cream is thinner, it should go before your moisturizer. This is because it’ll absorb quicker and the lighter product won’t block the more emollient product from sinking into the skin.

Step 5. Finish With SPF

No matter what other skin care products you’ve used and what order you layered them, always finish with a broad-spectrum SPF of 30 or greater. Sun damage is a big factor in skin aging — around the eyes and other areas of your body — so protect your visage every day, no matter the season.

What Is the Best Eye Cream for Wrinkles?

Now that you have the breakdown on causes of under-eye wrinkles and you know how to add a wrinkle cream for eyes into your routine, you’re probably eager to get your hands on the best wrinkle cream. Check out the best anti-wrinkle eye creams from L’Oréal Paris below.

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid + 1% Caffeine Eye Serum

This eye treatment for wrinkles can be an effective part of your skin care routine and also make for a soothing self-care moment. The potent eye serum is formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid to enhance the skin’s moisture retention, and caffeine, which is known for its ability to promote blood circulation. 

It instantly absorbs into skin to give eyes a refreshed look, and over time dark circles appear brighter while fine lines and crow’s feet are smoother. Dip the applicator into the bottle and smooth the formula over your eyelids and under your eyes. Massage the serum in small circles under the eye to the temple using the triple roller applicator.  

L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Skin Care Cell Renewal Anti-Aging Eye Cream Treatment

For an anti-aging eye cream that plays defense against not just lines, but four other signs of aging, reach for this must-have. It targets crepey lids that come with dry, aging skin, as well as dark eye circles, puffiness and eye bags. It’s made with vitamin E and a patented antioxidant complex to help recover skin's antioxidant reserves daily and boost its natural renewal process. 

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Eye Treatment

Help restore your under-eye area with this under-eye wrinkle treatment. Formulated with caffeine, hyaluronic acid, this lightweight pick works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and brighten the under-eye area for a radiant finish. Massage the eye cream gently around your eyes with the treatment’s metal tip until thoroughly absorbed.

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream

Since your skin naturally starts to lose firmness as you age, this eye cream can pick up the slack. Formulated with Pro-Retinol A, this anti-wrinkle cream provides 360-action around the eyes to reduce wrinkles and firm the skin with continued use over time. Apply this eye cream in small dots around your eyes and smooth it gently onto the skin until absorbed. Be sure to use this beauty staple morning and night to reap all of the benefits.

L’Oréal Paris Wrinkle Expert 55+ Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment

It’s safe to say that once you enter your 50s, your skin care routine needs some updates — including making the switch to the right eye cream. Formulated with calcium, this eye wrinkle cream strengthens thinning skin around the eye and improves smoothness to reduce the appearance of under-eye wrinkles in as little as four weeks. Apply a small amount around your entire eye using your fingertips and pat gently until it’s fully absorbed.

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Edited by: Shalwah Evans, Photo Credit: Sarah Duvivier