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Why we love it:<\/strong> If retinol doesn\u2019t play nice with your sensitive undereyes, Cetaphil\u2019s Healthy Renew Eye Gel Serum is a gentler alternative that garners the same effects (read: smoother, brighter skin without the risk of irritation). \u201cFormulated with peptides and retinol-like peptides, it helps minimize the appearance of dark circles, fine lines, and signs of fatigue,\u201d says Dr. Engelman, who points to adenosine as a retinol stand-in that helps with collagen production and boosts skin\u2019s elasticity.<\/p>\nNiacinamide (vitamin B3) and panthenol (B5) round out the impressively lightweight formula to hydrate, soothe, and support the skin barrier. And if the skin around your eyes leans dry or crepey, ingredients like shea butter, sodium hyaluronate, and coconut oil step in to deliver deep, lasting hydration and a smoother, more supple finish.<\/p>\n
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\u201cNot all eye creams are created equal, but it\u2019s fair to say that they all make my undereyes feel alive after a night of five hours of sleep. I really like the Cetaphil Eye Gel for late nights and early mornings. It\u2019s lightweight (more of a gel than a cream), super soothing (made with calming niacinamide), and is fragrance-free, which means it won\u2019t irritate my sometimes-sensitive eye area. It\u2019s also made with peptides to help depuff sleepy undereyes, which I\u2019ve grown to know very well these days.\u201d \u2014Sarah Kinonen, beauty director<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Do drugstore eye creams work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\u201cDrugstore eye creams can be just as effective as pricier options,\u201d according to Dr. Engelman. While luxury options might offer more refined textures or higher-tech delivery systems, \u201cyou don\u2019t need to splurge to see results\u2014just focus on the formulas,” she says. Many affordable formulas contain proven active ingredients, such as caffeine, peptides, and hyaluronic acid, which help target puffiness, the appearance of fine lines, and dark circles. Just remember: If you want to see real results, consistent use is key, no matter what\u2019s on the label.<\/p>\n
Are eye creams necessary for undereye wrinkles?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\nEye creams may not be mandatory in a basic skin-care routine, but when it comes to treating specific skin concerns, they\u2019re often worth it. \u201cI believe eye creams are necessary for under-eye wrinkles,\u201d says Dr. Hartman. \u201cThe skin under the eye is thin and delicate compared to the rest of the face, so it needs special care.\u201d He explains that, because the eye area is so close to the eye itself, it\u2019s important to use products specifically formulated and tested for that zone. \u201cThe active ingredients in eye creams will be tailored to an appropriate percentage for delicate eye skin, which is another reason why I recommend including an eye cream in your daily skin care routine,\u201d he explains. For mild to moderate wrinkles, eye creams with ingredients like peptides and hyaluronic acid can be effective. However, for more advanced wrinkling, professional treatments (such as lasers, fillers, or RF microneedling) may offer better results.<\/p>\n
Meet the experts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nDendy Engelman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at Shafer Clinic, based in New York City<\/li>\n Corey L. Hartman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology, based in Birmingham, Alabama<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How we test and review products<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\nWhen Allure<\/em> tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you. We review ingredients, scrutinize brand claims, and, when necessary, examine peer-reviewed scientific and medical studies. In addition to testing each and every product that’s included in each and every review, we rely on experts who shape their fields, including dermatology, cosmetic chemistry, and medicine, to help us vet the ingredients and formulas.<\/p>\nFor our list of the best drugstore eye creams, we considered each product’s performance across five primary categories: product ingredients and efficacy, packaging, fragrance, texture, and product wear. Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors \u2014 along with special consideration from board-certified dermatologists. To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.<\/p>\n
Our staff and testers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\nA beauty product is a personal purchase. You might be searching for a face cream to address persistent dryness or a new nail product to add to your Sunday self-care routine; you may simply be browsing around for the latest launches to hit the hair market. No matter what you seek or your individual needs and concerns, Allure<\/em> wants to ensure that you love anything we recommend in our stories. We believe that having a diverse team of writers and editors \u2014 in addition to the wide range of outside testers and industry experts we regularly call upon \u2014 is essential to reaching that goal.<\/p>\nAfter all, can we really<\/em> say a skin-care product is the “best” for people over 50 if the only testers we’ve solicited opinions from folks who have yet to hit 30? Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if it\u2019s never been tested on curls? We’re proud that our staff spans a wide range of ages, skin tones, hair textures, genders, and backgrounds, which means that we are able to fairly assess any beauty product that comes into the beauty closet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Why we love it: If retinol doesn\u2019t play nice with your sensitive undereyes, Cetaphil\u2019s Healthy Renew Eye Gel Serum is a gentler alternative that garners the same effects (read: smoother, brighter skin without the risk of irritation). \u201cFormulated with peptides and retinol-like peptides, it helps minimize the appearance of dark circles, fine lines, and signs […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1912,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1911","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1911","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1911"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1911\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1912"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1911"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1911"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1911"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}