The skin around the eyes is thinner than other areas, making it one of the first on the face to show signs of aging. When wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness and dry skin appear around the eyes, your normal moisturizer may not cut it—you need the magic of a good eye cream.
Eye creams vs. moisturizers
“Eye creams are different than other skin-care products, as they are formulated specifically for the concerns of the delicate skin around the eye,” Beverly Hills, CA dermatologist Ava Shamban, MD, previously explained to NewBeauty. “They also prevent migration of the product into the eyes. As such, they tend to be thicker and contain more lipids or oil than a regular lotion or cream for the face or body. They also have a series of active ingredients that are most effective to benefit the thin skin surrounding the ocular region.”
An eye cream inspired by aesthetic medicine
While browsing Amazon recently, I spied a French eye cream that shoppers swear is a “miracle worker” for eye-area issues like crow’s feet, under-eye wrinkles, frown lines, sagging eyelids and dark circles: FILORGA’s Time-Filler Eyes 5XP ($72), a companion to the brand’s “baby Botox-inspired” face serum. In the same spirit, Time Filler Eyes 5XP is made with active ingredients inspired by popular cosmetic treatments. Orchid stem cells help lift and firm sagging upper eyelid skin and are inspired by platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. A trio of skin-relaxing peptides are inspired by botulinum toxin injections and work to gently relax muscles, thus minimizing wrinkles. Sea fennel, a natural form of vitamin A, works like a peel to boost collagen. Hyaluronic acid and Persian silk tree extract round out the formula to keep the eye area hydrated and bright. If that wasn’t enticing enough, its formula contains stimulating matrikine combined with provitamin B5 to help thicken lashes and brows.
“I’m in my middle 50s and have spent years and thousands of dollars on eye creams,” says one shopper. “This is the only product that has worked! As a bonus, my eyelashes look fantastic! Both eyes look younger, wide open, smoother and makeup applies great.” A 53-year-old reviewer shared their “crepe paper texture and appearance has disappeared” and their “sagging” eyelid is now “smooth and tight.” A third raved, “For both the under-eye bags and discoloration, this was noticeably better for me than any other product I’d tried.”
If you’re looking for a velvety-smooth eye cream that targets wrinkles, dark circles, under-eye bags and more, head over to Amazon or FILORGA.com.
