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\u201cI\u2019ve heard a lot of depuffing promises in my day\u2014this clear gel actually makes good on them. I 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 of months.\u201d \u2014Jenny Bailly, Allure<\/em> executive beauty director<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Best for Crow’s Feet:<\/strong> SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye Complex<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai applying SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye Complex<\/p>\n<\/span>Deanna Pai<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it’s worth it:<\/strong> SkinCeuticals products are known for their science-meets-skin-care formulas, and the revamped A.G.E. Advanced Eye Complex lives up to the reputation. “It improves the appearance of crow’s feet through its potent combination of proxylane, blueberry extract, and a complex of flavonoids and synergistic peptides,” explains Lauren Penzi, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York, NY. Instead of simply delivering collagen to the skin, this 2023 Best of Beauty Award winner actually encourages cells to produce it from scratch, helping to firm skin and minimize fine lines over time.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nIf you’re wondering, the titular A.G.E. stands for advanced glycation end-products, which naturally develop and build up in our bodies as we age and cause our skin to sag, as Kunal Malik, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, previously explained. This eye cream is your first line of firming defense. It also has light-reflecting ingredients that brighten the skin around the eyes, but it’s the consistent application that yields the best long-term results. “With regular use, patients have definitely noticed a decrease in the appearance of fine lines around the eyes,” says Dr. Penzi.<\/p>\n
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“I have what plastic surgeons have called an ‘expressive face,’ so my crow’s feet are out of control when I smile. This makes a noticeable difference in their length and depth, but doesn’t exacerbate my milia or lead to pilling. I really appreciate that it feels balmy and nourishing but not heavy, so I can apply the rest of my skin care and makeup right after\u2014helpful when I’m trying to get ready with my kid hounding me.” \u2014Deanna Pai, Allure<\/em> contributing commerce editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> proxylane, peptides, glycyrrhetinic acid<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Best Retinol-Free:<\/strong> Lanc\u00f4me R\u00e9nergie Eye H.C.F. Triple Serum<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n
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Why it’s worth it:<\/strong> Lanc\u00f4me’s R\u00e9nergie Eye H.C.F. Triple Serum is powered by a snake venom-like peptide, which targets fine lines by reducing muscle cell contraction (whoa). The 2024 Best of Beauty Award-winning formula also features vitamin F, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to brighten, firm, and smooth; for the uninitiated, vitamin F is made up of fatty acids that support your skin\u2019s moisture barrier. The serum absorbs super quickly and skips the greasy finish in many of its peers.<\/p>\n\n
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“What really makes this do-it-all eye serum so impressive for me is that it’s made with a synthetic version of a peptide found in snake venom, which is what creates the look and feel of tighter, lifted under eyes. And as someone in their early 30s who is starting to physically see the effects of sleepless nights (puffiness, dark circles), I’ve started using this treatment every morning and night (after applying my actives and before my moisturizer) to combat tired undereyes.” \u2014Sarah Kinonen, Allure<\/em> associate beauty director<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> proxylane, peptides, glycyrrhetinic acid<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Crepiness:<\/strong> Peter Thomas Roth Peptide Skinjection Fill + Fix Under-Eye Cream<\/h2>\n\n
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Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Of course, there\u2019s nothing over-the-counter that can exactly mimic Botox, but when it comes to filler<\/em>-like benefits\u2014like restoring the appearance of lost volume\u2014Peter Thomas Roth Peptide Skinjection Fill + Fix Under-Eye Cream makes us surprisingly optimistic. The formula features 4% Peptilift, a peptide blend that helps lift and fill the look of fine lines, plus 3% Juveneye CLR, a plant complex that brightens dark circles over time. And if all that proprietary tech goes over your head, don\u2019t worry\u2014it also contains something we all know and love: Hyaluronic acid-filled spheres to add instant plumpness by drawing water into the skin. Caffeine and illuminating minerals visibly deflate puffiness for a wide-awake finish. \u201cThis is one of the few advanced peptide creams I\u2019ve come across that truly delivers an immediate tightening feel, and packs enough humectants to keep the skin supple and visibly refreshed,\u201d says Debra Luftman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Calabasas, California.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cI\u2019ll say it one more time for the people in the back: Give us more eye creams with metal applicators. It feels instantly cooling on contact, and even though it\u2019s subtly tinted, it disappears in seconds. I\u2019m still waiting to see how it\u2019ll impact my undereye darkness long-term, but the moisture and plumpness it delivers are pretty much instant.\u201d \u2014Christa Joanna Lee, Allure<\/em> contributing commerce writer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> 4% Peptilift, 3% Juvenile CLR, hyaluronic acid, caffeine, illuminating minerals<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMore eye creams for wrinkles we love:<\/em><\/h2>\nBest Under Makeup:<\/strong> Shani Darden Intensive Eye Renewal Cream<\/h2>\n\n
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Intensive Eye Renewal Cream<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> So you finally found an eye cream that works for you\u2026 until it slips and slides under your makeup. Shani Darden Intensive Eye Renewal Cream helps avoid that fate with a silky, quick-absorbing texture that sinks in instantly, leaving zero greasiness or pilling, so it layers effortlessly under concealer or foundation. And because the cream doesn\u2019t transfer, it gets to work renewing the eye area all day long: \u201cThis formula relies on peptides, silk tree extract, niacinamide, and ceramides to help support elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and maintain barrier integrity,\u201d says Pooja Rambhia, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. With continued use, you may even find yourself reaching for less concealer because the skin underneath looks smoother, firmer, and brighter on its own.<\/p>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> peptides, silk tree extract, squalane, niacinamide, ceramides<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest with SPF:<\/strong> Supergoop! Bright-Eyed Mineral Eye Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen<\/h2>\n\n
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Bright-Eyed Mineral Eye Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Any derm will tell you: All the skin-care products in the world won\u2019t do much if you\u2019re not wearing sunscreen. Supergoop! Bright-Eyed Mineral Eye Cream SPF uses 14.4% zinc oxide for broad-spectrum protection, wrapped in a creamy glycerin base that keeps the delicate undereye area supple. \u201cThis mineral eye cream combines sun protection, an illuminating tint, and anti-fatigue ingredients like caffeine in one step,\u201d says Dr. Luftman, who likes that it leaves the eye area refreshed and luminous without feeling greasy. The subtle pink tone is thanks to brightening mica and iron oxides, while green tea, pomegranate, and probiotics like Lactobacillus ferment<\/em> help reduce puffiness and support long-term firmness.<\/p>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> 14.4% zinc oxide, ginger flower, pomegranate, Lactobacillus ferment,<\/em> caffeine<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Tinted:<\/strong> EltaMD UV AOX Eye Broad-Spectrum SPF 30<\/h2>\n\n
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UV AOX Eye Broad-Spectrum SPF 30<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Tinted mineral sunscreens are especially effective for mature skin because their iron oxides protect against visible light, which plays a major role in exacerbating wrinkles, dark circles, and discoloration. \u201cThis eye cream with 15% zinc oxide is the gold standard in eye-safe sun protection,\u201d says Dr. Luftman. But don\u2019t mistake EltaMD UV AOX Eye Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 for simply a sunscreen with added tint\u2014this formula goes much further. Peptides help support elasticity and soften fine lines, Vitamin E and bisabolol offer antioxidant defense, and Persian silk tree extract helps reduce puffiness and dark circles. \u201cIt goes above and beyond to protect and firm skin around the eyes all in one step,\u201d says Dr. Luftman.<\/p>\n\n
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