Best Without Retinol: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream
This hydrating eye cream is gentle enough for your under-eyes and contains hyaluronic acid to plump and moisturize the skin. “It acts like a sponge to pull in hydration from the deep skin layers and even the air,” says Dr. Zeichner. It’s also a popular customer favorite, boasting over 12,000 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers.
What an editor says: “I love that this eye cream feels so refreshing and hydrating on my skin,” says Prevention’s associate commerce editor Hannah Jeon. “It has a really nice gel-like consistency that goes on super lightweight and soaks into my skin immediately. I can’t say how well it’s been working for fine lines after using it for only a few weeks, but my under-eye area has definitely been feeling soft and well-moisturized since using it.”
Best for Puffiness: La Roche-Posay Redermic R Retinol Eye Cream
This eye cream helps reduce the look of wrinkles and puffiness with a blend of retinol and caffeine, all while remaining gentle on the sensitive eye area, thanks to the addition of hydrating thermal spring water and a lack of potentially irritating fragrances.
What reviewers say: “I’m on my second tube of this eye cream. It’s exactly what I have been looking for all these years,” wrote one reviewer. “I accept that I’m in my mid 40s and I have some crow’s feet. I would expect it at my age. I was more interested in finding a product that moisturized the under-eye area so that concealer could be easily and smoothly applied. I have never had any stingy feeling with this one. This definitely fits the bill and is well worth the price.”