These creams are targeted at dark eye circles. Apply one under your eye concealer so that the make-up goes on more smoothly.
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm
$92, available at Sephora stores from July
This rich eye balm from the new-to-market American brand is blended with patented alguronic acid from microalgae to promote cell turnover and elastin synthesis for firmer skin, vitamin C for radiance, caffeine to reduce puffiness, as well as cucumber, aloe and green tea extracts to moisturise. It promises results in four weeks.
Tarte Maracuja C-Brighter Eye Treatment
$60, from Sephora stores
Made without parabens and mineral oil, this rich eye cream is infused with essential fatty acid-rich maracuja oil and vitamin C to firm, as well as antioxidant-rich rice bran, mango and coconut to fight free radical damage. Oat sugars are also added to instantly smoothen skin.
Ioma Flash Youth Eye Contour Concentrate
$140, from Ioma counters
This is concocted with high-tech ingredients: the Omegassis complex derived from blackcurrant seed oil for its omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids to strengthen delicate skin; Hydrasome to retain water in skin; and NovHyal, a hyaluronic acid complex which is combined with magnesium to fight inflammation. Encapsulated caffeine helps to get rid of puffiness and duskiness. It is free of parabens and silicone.
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This article was first published on May 9, 2014.
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