7. RoC Multi Correxion Even Tone + Lift 5-in-1 Eye Cream
BEST VALUE ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM
PROS
- Measurably firms and reduces eye lines
- Depuffs and brightens dark circles
- Great value
CONS
- Contains fragrance
RoC’s cream was a winner of the GH Beauty Lab’s anti-aging eye treatments test for tackling multiple eye-area issues — at a price way below the average. Lab measurements found it increased firmness by 19% and hydration by 20%, reduced wrinkles by 10%, plus scored well with testers for brightening dark circles and depuffing undereye bags.
Note that the cream does contain fragrance, but it didn’t bother testers. “Really seemed to firm up the area under my eyes and erased fine crow’s feet,” one said. Another enthused: “I want a vat of this product — it corrected every undereye problem I have.”
| Key ingredients | Vitamins C and E, glycerin |
|---|---|
| Best for | All skin types |
| Size | 0.5 oz. |
| How to use | Daily morning and night after serum and before moisturizer |
8. Philosophy Anti-Wrinkle Miracle Worker+ Line Correcting Moisturizer Overnight Cream
BEST ANTI-AGING CREAM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
PROS
- Increases skin firmness and moisturization
- Smooths texture
- Not irritating
CONS
- May not absorb quickly
No pain, no gain isn’t true when it comes to all anti-aging creams. Case in point: Philosophy’s gentle formula, a GH Beauty Lab night cream test winner that delivered heavy duty moisturizing and firming effects sans irritation. In Lab calculations, it upped skin hydration by 32% in six hours and firmness by 29% in four weeks of use, yet 95% of testers agreed it didn’t cause irritation or redness.
It was also best in the Lab for improving skin texture and among testers for its “soft” scent, however some said it took time to absorb. “I noticed my skin feels firmer in the morning,” one revealed.
| Key ingredients | Peptides, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid |
|---|---|
| Best for | Dry or sensitive skin |
| Size | 2 oz. |
| How to use | Nightly as a last step in skincare routine |