And of course, there’s the product’s signature foundation: “Avène’s unique hot water has long been recognized for its soothing, anti-inflammatory properties,” he adds. Gentle enough for sensitive skin, this cream is a reliable choice for visible firmness and lasting firmness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does eye cream work?
Amazingly, yes. But some have temporary skin-smoothing effects, while others reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and wrinkles over time with consistent use. Certain skin care ingredients, such as silicates, can have an immediate tightening effect on the under-eye area, as Lindsey Zubritsky, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, tells us. Seduction. Another way they work is to add water to the eye area. “When skin looks more hydrated, it looks tighter,” says Margarita Lolis, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Collagen-stimulating ingredients, such as peptides, retinol, and vitamin C, also help tighten and firm the delicate skin around your eyes, with regular use. Remember that eye creams will not give you the same under-eyes you had the day you were born. However, they can effectively help reduce the appearance of fine lines, dark circles, and puffiness under your eyes.
How do you apply eye cream?
Dermatologists usually recommend that you gently tap the eye cream around your eyes with your ring finger. It puts a minimal amount of pressure on the delicate skin and is less likely to pull. Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Connecticut, says to “apply near the orbital bone, not too close to the cleavage line.” You can also use a “cool roller or gua sha [with your eye cream] for a spa-like boost,” she suggests as an optional enhancement.
Do you use an eye cream or serum first?
Serum should be used first, before eye cream. General guidelines experts suggest: Rank your skin care products from thinnest to heaviest.
When do you apply eye cream?
Strengthening eye cream can be part of your morning routine again night skin care routines. The only caveat: Eye creams formulated with retinol should only be used at night. (In the morning, you can reach for an eye cream with SPF.)
What in-office treatments are available for firming eyes?
We’ll let the experts take it from here: Dr. Gohara recommends radiofrequency microneedling (similar to Morpheus8), “his go-to to improve collagen and elastin deep in the skin.” If you want a non-invasive treatment (microneedling is considered slowly abnormally), “ultrasound-based devices such as Ultherapy precisely target the deeper layers to contour and tighten them to look taller,” says Dr. Gohara. But, even with professional treatment, you should not ignore your topics. The strongest, most results-driven combination is always office therapy combined with consistent home care.
Meet the experts
- Mona Gohara, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist based in Connecticut
- Margarita Lolis, MD, board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in Hackensack, New Jersey
- Debra Luftman, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group based in Beverly Hills and Calabasas, California.
- Hadley King, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City
- Kunal Malik, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Spring Street Dermatology based in New York City.
- Dara Spearman, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Radiant Dermatology Associates based in Fort Wayne, IN
- Lindsey Zubritsky, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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