We Woke Up With Dewy, Smooth Skin Around Our Eyes Using This
If you didn’t already know, the skin around your eyes is the most delicate on your face. That means it’s super important to target aging here since it’s prone to showing signs first: since it’s quite thin, it’s more susceptible to breaking down which translates to (potentially) laxity, fine lines, wrinkles, becoming looser, and becoming even thinner. Genetics, UV rays, external stressors, and lifestyle choices can also cause the skin around your eyes to age more quickly. There are a lot of eye creams on the market, but one we like in particular is Neutrogena’s Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream. This retinol cream claims to help fade the look of crow's feet as well as brighten and evens skin tone in the under-eye area, smooth fine lines and texture, and reduce the look of dark circles. Neutrogena formulated this for daily use, and its formula contains contains accelerated Retinol SA. What we specifically love is its anti-wrinkle retinol SA which renews the look of the skin, helping to smooth wrinkles fast and diminish the look of dark spots, as well as its Glucose Complex that accelerates the skin's surface activity for fast results. The hyaluronic acid within the cream adds line-plumping moisture to help hydrate and rejuvenate the look of skin. We can definitely say that we noticed not only the skin looking plumper in the morning, but also smoother after continued use. We also love that in this single product tackles so many issues that people have with aging as well as the fact that it’s fairly accessible in terms of price. It’s an unscented cream that goes on easily like a lotion, and it doesn’t feel heavy even if you layer other products on top of it. You’ll definitely want to apply it after cleaning, gentling dabbing a small amount around your entire eye area until it’s absorbed. You can even refer to our handy skincare routine guide to know exactly when to put it on. Neutrogena does note that you could “experience mild redness, a warm, tingling sensation or flaking (skin exfoliation). These are normal, temporary indications that the formula is working. If effects persist or cause discomfort, limit use to once every other day until your skin adjusts, then revert to daily use.” Some eye creams we’ve tried have definitely resulted in said effects, so it’s always important to consult your dermatologist if you’re unsure about a product and also see how it reacts to your body specifically - everybody is different and that’s okay!
Neutrogena’s Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream, $15.89
Price point: Mid
