Eye creams
Typically used at routine step 6.
The skin around the eye is thinner and more mobile than the rest of the face, which is why it shows dehydration and creasing first and why it tolerates strong actives less well. An eye cream is essentially a gentler, often richer moisturiser formulated for that area. Expectations should be calibrated: hydration and the appearance of smoothness are realistic, while structural change is not something a cosmetic product is positioned to deliver.
Products
No products published for this type yet
We only publish a product once it has been researched and verified.
How we research eye creams
Nothing is published here yet. Every entry is compiled from manufacturer ingredient disclosures, published cosmetic science literature and UK retailer listings. We do not run clinical trials, and we do not publish a product until its formulation details have been checked against a source we can cite.
- Formulation: INCI lists, key actives, fragrance and alcohol status where the brand discloses them.
- Evidence: what the published research suggests for the key ingredients, and what it does not establish.
- UK availability: retailer listings and prices, with the date each was last checked. Where a price is not recent enough to quote, we say “check latest price” instead of guessing.
Results from cosmetic products are formulation-dependent and vary between people. Read our review methodology, browse the ingredient explainers or compare options in the comparison tool.
Choosing eye creams
- Fragrance-free is the safer default this close to the eye.
- Pat with a ring finger along the orbital bone rather than dragging into the lash line.
- If your face moisturiser is gentle, a separate eye product is optional rather than essential.
For a full step-by-step order for your skin type, see the routine guides. To narrow by skin type and concern, use the product finder, or browse every step on the product types index. Scoring is explained in our review methodology.