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The best eye-tightening creams have become viral sensations, racking up millions of views (and buys) due to their visibly firming results. Undereyes seemingly go from puffy to smooth in the blink of an eye\u2014albeit temporarily. Although they may seem gimmicky, many eye-tightening creams come highly recommended by board-certified dermatologists. Sure, their effects are short-lived, but they work<\/em>. They even benefit the delicate, ultra-thin skin around your eyes over time with the help of collagen-boosting ingredients, like peptides, says Lindsey Zubritsky, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.<\/p>\nOur Top Eye-Tightening Creams<\/strong><\/h2>\nOf course, these eye-tightening creams are not bottled-up versions of IPL treatments or a blepharoplasty (eye lift), but they truly do the trick to help tighten, plump, and firm the skin around your eyes in a pain-free pinch. If one of your skin-care goals is to minimize the appearance of dark circles, offset sagging, smooth eye wrinkles, or all of the above, an eye cream\u2014especially one with firming benefits\u2014should be the first thing you add for undereyes that look more awake, and an overall more energized complexion. With that, consider these the ones to try.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai applying the SkinCeuticals A.G.E Advanced Eye<\/p>\n<\/span>Deanna Pai<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Allure<\/em>\u2019s best eye cream lists consistently include the SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye because it\u2019s a past Best of Beauty winner, and<\/em> many dermatologists swear by it. According to Kunal Malik, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, this eye treatment combines immediate visible improvements with long-term benefits by addressing the advanced glycation end-products (a.k.a. A.G.E.), which naturally develop and build up in our bodies as we age and cause our skin to sag. A.G.E. Advanced Eye\u2019s potent blend of peptides, in particular, helps reverse them by improving firmness, tightness, and elasticity.<\/p>\nThis undereye-tightening cream is also spiked with proxylane, blueberry extract, and flavonoids to help decrease the appearance of crow\u2019s feet, as Lauren Penzi, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, has told Allure<\/em>. “With regular use, patients have definitely noticed a decrease in the appearance of fine lines around the eyes,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cI have really deep crow\u2019s feet when I smile\u2014the downside of having an expressive face\u2014but this stuff has helped soften their look and keep them from getting further etched in when my face is at rest,\u201d says contributing editor Deanna Pai. \u201cIt feels balmy and nourishing but not heavy, and I appreciate that it hasn\u2019t seemed to exacerbate the milia around my eyes.\u201d \u2014Deanna Pai, contributing editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\u201cI have really deep crow\u2019s feet when I smile\u2014the downside of having an expressive face\u2014but this stuff has helped soften their look and keep them from getting further etched in when my face is at rest,\u201d says contributing editor Deanna Pai. \u201cIt feels balmy and nourishing but not heavy, and I appreciate that it hasn\u2019t seemed to exacerbate the milia around my eyes.\u201d \u2014Sarah Han, commerce editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nWho it\u2019s best for:<\/strong> all<\/li>\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> caffeine, peptides, proxylane, flavonoids<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest for Puffiness:<\/strong> Dr. Loretta Tightening Eye Gel<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> executive beauty director Jenny Bailly applying the Dr. Loretta Tightening Eye Gel<\/p>\n<\/span>Jenny Bailly<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Dr. Loretta\u2019s Tightening Eye Gel earned its Best of Beauty seal in 2019 for its highly effective, ultra-versatile formula that takes a literal 360 approach to rejuvenating the eye area. Tap it around the circumference of each eye, including your upper eyelid, to harness the benefits of tetrapeptide-5 and antioxidant-rich nannochloropsis oculata extract (a form of microalgae). Both help deflate puffiness, restore tautness, and kick-start collagen production for a smoother, more resilient eye area.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cI\u2019ve heard a lot of depuffing promises in my day\u2014this clear gel actually makes good on them,\u201d says executive beauty director Jenny Bailly. \u201cI tap it all the way around my eyes (yes, even the lids) to get everything looking a little more taut before I go in with concealer. It also contains peptides and antioxidants that make my eye area smoother when I use it consistently for a couple months.\u201d \u2014Jenny Bailly, executive beauty director<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nWho it\u2019s best for:<\/strong> all<\/li>\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> tetrapeptide-5, algae extract, hyaluronic acid<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest for Crow\u2019s Feet:<\/strong> Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Eye Zone Treatment<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> contributing commerce writer Christa Joanna Lee applying the Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Eye Zone Treatment<\/p>\n<\/span>Christa Joanna Lee<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Most of us think of eye cream as something that lives strictly for the undereye, but Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Eye Zone Treatment is an overachiever that tackles the entire area. \u201cThis cream targets all around the eyes\u2014brow bone, eyelid, crow\u2019s feet, and undereye included\u2014which makes it especially helpful for multiple concerns like dark circles and sagging above or below the eyes,\u201d says Dr. Spearman. The cushiony texture melts in quickly, allowing the niacinamide and peptides in the formula to get to work improving firmness and evening out skin tone, she says. If you\u2019re looking for brightening and lifting in a single step, this formula works hard on all fronts.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cI\u2019m a recent eye cream convert thanks to Kiehl\u2019s Super Multi-Corrective Eye Zone Treatment. I don\u2019t need a mirror to apply it or worry about a greasy film\u2014it sinks in instantly and feels almost weightless. It\u2019s still early days for dramatic results, but a few weeks in, the puffiness under my eyes definitely looks more tamped down.\u201d \u2014Christa Joanna Lee, contributing commerce writer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nWho it\u2019s best for:<\/strong> people with dark circles, puffiness, or crow\u2019s feet<\/li>\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> glycerin, niacinamide, collagen peptides, caffeine<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMore eye-tightening creams we love<\/em><\/h2>\nBest for Dark Circles:<\/strong> Alastin Skincare Restorative Eye Treatment<\/h2>\n\n
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Restorative Eye Treatment<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> No eye cream will erase dark circles or puffiness overnight (if only), but with consistent use, Alastin Restorative Eye Treatment will<\/em> show up for your skin. This lightweight, nourishing formula tackles all the usual suspects: uneven tone, fine lines, and undereye bags. \u201cThis cream targets discoloration and dullness with retinol, peptides, and antioxidants, and it smooths fine lines while making the skin look more radiant and refreshed,\u201d says Dr. Spearman. Green tea extract helps minimize the look of dark circles, while the brand\u2019s proprietary TriHex Technology supports the production of new, healthy collagen. And don\u2019t just take our word for it\u2014derms use it themselves: \u201cI often use this in the morning for a subtle brightening effect that layers nicely under makeup,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n\n
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\nWho it\u2019s best for:<\/strong> people with dark undereye circles or puffiness<\/li>\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> TriHex Technology, green tea extract, niacinamide, tetrapeptide-30<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest for Dry Skin:<\/strong> Est\u00e9e Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme<\/h2>\n\n
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Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> All eye creams help with dryness to some extent, but Est\u00e9e Lauder\u2019s Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Cr\u00e8me takes it several steps further. The bouncy gel-cream floods the area with humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, while emollients like squalane and jojoba esters lock that moisture in to keep delicate skin supple. For tightening, the formula leans on tripeptide-32 and antioxidant-rich probiotics\u2014like bifida ferment lysate<\/em> and lactobacillus<\/em>\u2014that support smoother, firmer-looking skin over time. \u201cThis formula works on multiple levels by firming, hydrating, and brightening the eye area,\u201d says Dr. Spearman, who recommends it to patients who want to address early signs of aging and likes that the gel-cream formula absorbs quickly.<\/p>\n\n
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\nWho it\u2019s best for:<\/strong> people with dry skin or sagging<\/li>\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, bifida ferment lysate, lactobacillus<\/em><\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest for Milia:<\/strong> Neocutis Lumi\u00e8re Firm<\/h2>\n\n
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Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> The ingredient list for Neocutis Lumi\u00e8re Firm reads like a who\u2019s who of skin-care heavy hitters: growth factors for collagen support, proprietary peptides for firmness, caffeine to de-puff, and vitamin C for antioxidant protection. \u201cThe skin around the eyes is delicate, thin, and prone to milia, which is why I often recommend eye creams like this one that are lightweight, oil-free, and clinically proven to firm, hydrate, and brighten without clogging pores,\u201d says Debra Luftman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Beverly Hills and Calabasas, California; she uses it herself in the mornings to give her eyelids a subtly lifted look throughout the day. This cream fits that bill perfectly with its silky, quick-absorbing texture that smooths and nourishes without any heaviness. Its growth factors (proteins that help stimulate cell renewal) work to keep the periorbital area looking lifted and resilient.<\/p>\n\n
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\nWho it\u2019s best for:<\/strong> people with loss of firmness around the eyes, puffiness, or dark circles<\/li>\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> growth factors (cutaneous lysate), peptides, caffeine, vitamin C<\/li>\nType of growth factor:<\/strong> human<\/li>\n