I’ve heard it said that eye creams are a scam by the cosmetic industry – that they are basically the same thing as regular moisturizers, but in a smaller package, and much more expensive.Whether you believe this or not is a personal choice.
Originally Posted by Lady_V I know this may sound stupid, but late last year a friend of mine told me to use vaseline under my eyes at night time because everytime she saw me, my eyes looked so tired/sleepy. Now, I dont know where she got the idea from but I tried it anyway. So I've been using it every night since and I've seen an amazing improvement under my eye area. My eyes are brighter and much more smooth and the vaseline doesnt irritate my eyes.
When the skin around my eyes is super dry and irritated, I use Aquaphor as an eye cream. It moisturizes better than anything else I've used. Oddly enough, Kiehl's Imperiale Repairateur Moisturizing Eye Balm has a similar feel, and I used that for years. (Much more expensive, though. It does add vitamins A and E.)
I just love Origins Eye Doctor. I've been using it for years. It helps with puffiness, moisture, dark circles, everything! Another one is Mary Kay which I had picked up from a shopping guide recommendation, it has two eye creams an age fighting eye cream and a firming eye cream. You can try free samples before deciding on anything.
Originally Posted by kathyp When the skin around my eyes is super dry and irritated, I use Aquaphor as an eye cream. It moisturizes better than anything else I've used. Oddly enough, Kiehl's Imperiale Repairateur Moisturizing Eye Balm has a similar feel, and I used that for years. (Much more expensive, though. It does add vitamins A and E.)
I wouldn't recommend it if you're prone to milia.
I love Aquaphor! I put it on my eyes and lips every night and it moisturizes really well without being greasy like Vaseline. I've never had a problem with it irritating my skin the way many eye creams have, I am guessing because it has no added fragrances or fancy essential oils.