10 Holy-Grail Eye Creams I'd Recommend for Dark Circles, Puffiness, and More

Thanks to its potent formula of cucumber extract, five forms of vitamin C and a blend of eight peptides, this powerful eye cream will repair any damage and brighten the skin around the eye area. Little wonder it’s a favourite amongst beauty editors—myself included. Top tip: Leave it in the fridge for a super-cooling experience.

This is an eye cream that not only combats puffiness but also helps to reduce the appearance of dark circles. “It’s also spreadable, readily absorbed and ensures a constant delivery of ingredients including ceramides, glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which are crucial to repair and maintain an effective skin barrier and good hydration,” explains Christopher Hensby, expert for CeraVe.

With glowing reviews aplenty, this retinol-rich formula accelerates the removal of old, dull skin cells on the surface revealing fresh, new ones. Plus, a little goes a very long way, so it is sure to last you.

If your eye area is looking dull and dehydrated, I can’t recommend this product enough. Inspired by the awakening effects of banana powder, the yellow mineral pigments instantly work to colour-correct around the eyes and the powerful trio of vitamin C helps to maintain the brightening results.

E.l.f. regularly makes my edits across all beauty categories thanks to its purse-friendly products that actually do what they say on the tin. I’m a big fan of the fast-absorbing hyaluronic acid–enriched formula, making it a go-to part of my morning skincare routine ahead of putting on makeup.

When it comes to caring for sensitive skin, Avène is one of the best to ever do it. The formula decongests, soothes and protects the eye area without causing irritation—all at a very accessible price point.

From the skincare aesthetician with an army of A-List fans including Kate Hudson, Olivia Wilde, Paris Hilton and Demi Moore. Using two wrinkle-smoothing powerhouses—vitamin A and peptides—to lift and plump the entire eye area for a more youthful look. 

If you’re currently in the market for a daytime eye cream that sits well under makeup, look no further. This one features SPF 30 and protection against pollution, blue light and infrared. Not to stop there, the added brightening benefits of caffeine and hesperidin (found naturally in citrus fruits) are a godsend for tired eyes.

I've been in a long-term relationship with Olay. It's a brand I can put my trust in, and while all its products are powerhouses, I particularly love this eye cream. While you sleep, the formula gets to work on fine lines and wrinkles while also smoothing, brightening and firming. Apply to cleansed skin at night and reap the benefits come morning.

This one is currently sitting at number one on Amazon's list of best-selling eye creams, and TikTok most definitely played a part in its massive spike in popularity. I often see it pop up on my For You page. Like an espresso shot for the under-eye area, the caffeine helps to reduce puffiness and minimise dark circles. The Matrixyl 3000 peptide is also on hand to boost collagen production. A winner all round.