BeautyHack editors and columnists talk about products that actually get rid of dark circles, puffiness and fine wrinkles.
Cream for the area around the eyes Silicium Eye Cream, Thalgo
Anastasia Speranskaya, editorial assistant at BeautyHack:
“A product with a melting texture and a funny name - cream with silicon, it immediately became my irreplaceable weapon against the first wrinkles.
Thalgo cosmetics are made on the basis of seaweed and plant extracts, and this cream is no exception: it contains marine silicon, which lifts the skin and fills wrinkles. The "neighbor" of silicon in the composition is hyaluronic acid. It moisturizes and regenerates the skin around the eyes, and also removes signs of fatigue. The result was noticeable from the first application: I applied the product at night, and in the morning I looked rested, as if I had slept all the prescribed eight hours. Since the cream is still intended for aging skin, I recommend young girls to use the courses so as not to overload the face."
Price: 4,000 rubles.
Balm for the eye contour Resveratrol [Lift] Eye Lifting Balm, Caudalie
Anastasia Speranskaya, editorial assistant at BeautyHack:
“We have a particularly warm relationship with Caudalie cosmetics - I love it for its natural plant extracts and essential oils.
The composition of the eye contour balm generally sounds like poetry: it contains a complex of hyaluronic acids and vine resveratrol (in other words, an antioxidant). In texture, the product resembled a gel rather than a balm: it is absorbed very quickly, without the feeling of a film. Therefore, it has received a well-deserved place on the cosmetic table - I apply it before makeup, and sometimes on top of it during the day.
The balm promises to deal not only with wrinkles around the eyes, but also with nasolabial folds, so I boldly use it on both zones."
Price: 3 350 rub.
Eye and eye cream "Rose", Ausganica
BeautyHack editor Daria Sizova:
“One of the main advantages of the product is its composition. It contains 100% natural extracts (olives, roses, jojoba, aloe vera and a dozen other components) that smooth expression lines and tighten the skin. It is for those who have already formed mimic wrinkles. But it will also be useful for girls who have such wrinkles just outlined, as a prophylaxis and detox.
The cream gently moisturizes the skin due to the hyaluronic acid in the composition, nourishes the skin and has a pleasant scent. I have used it as a night and day care, it absorbs quickly. It can be applied as a base under the shadows - they do not roll and are well shaded.
The cream also gives a lifting effect. After a week of regular use, the result is already noticeable: the skin looks more toned.
Price: from 4970 rubles.
Vitamin serum for the eye area V7 Spot Eraser, Dr. Jart +
BeautyHack editor Daria Sizova:
“A real vitamin boost for the skin around the eyes! The serum successfully fights dark circles and fine lines. After a week of use, I see noticeable improvements. There is a cumulative effect. After one and a half to two months, Dr. Jart + promises that circles will practically disappear.
I apply the serum with the built-in applicator with massage movements. Be careful: when pressed, a lot of the product is squeezed out. Don't worry, the tool is economical and will last for a full course - there is a replacement unit in the kit. The serum is absorbed for a long time, but does not leave a sticky feeling"
Price: about 1200 rubles.
Gel Retinol Eye Gel, Skincare cosmetics
Special correspondent for BeautyHack Nastya Lyagushkina:
“The texture of the gel is similar to jelly, green in color with gold balls inside, which, as I understand it, is retinol.
I take quite a bit of the product and apply it on the skin under the eyes with massage movements before going to bed. From slight friction, the balls dissolve and the gel is quickly absorbed.
In the morning, the skin is hydrated and the face looks fresh and rested."
Price: about 2000 rubles.
Anti-aging serum Age-Delay Eye Serum Caviar de Russie, Natura Siberica
Special correspondent for BeautyHack Nastya Lyagushkina:
“The product has great packaging: matte, it is pleasant to touch, and the serum has a convenient applicator. The product is very gentle in texture, easy to apply, moisturizes the skin and is quickly absorbed. Smells like spa cream.
I boldly apply it in the morning and in the evening. There is no film feeling on the face. The composition contains vitamins A and E, extracts of Siberian herbs and algae from the Faroe Islands. The main innovation of the product is the Regu-Age complex: it removes swelling and dark circles, helping the skin get more oxygen."
Price: 1500 rub.
Brightening eye cream Eye Expert Dual Eye, Vprove
Special correspondent for BeautyHack Nastya Lyagushkina:
“This product is two in one: cream and concealer. To use the first one, you need to unscrew the concealer washer. The product has a very light, bitter floral fragrance. The cream nourishes, moisturizes, makes the skin glow and relieves puffiness.
The concealer is applied with a roll-on applicator. It completely hides the bruises, the eyes seem to become brighter. The product is suitable for all skin types!"
Price: 1950 rub.
Eye cream A Perfecting Eye Cream, Ultraceuticals
Senior Editor BeautyHack Karina Andreeva:
“A small tube, but the product is used very sparingly. One press gives just the right amount of cream at a time. More like a gel - when applied, you feel a slight cooling effect. It contains encapsulated retinol, shea butter, bisball. The product soothes delicate skin.
I applied it once a day for a week, and the look freshened up noticeably, the puffiness disappeared. It is convenient to use before concealer - it enhances its effect, dark circles under the eyes become less pronounced."
Price: 6 600 rub.
Refreshing gel against bags under the eyes Hydra Végétal, Yves Rocher
BeautyHack editor Yulia Kozoliy:
“With such means, I always“deal”the same and very quickly. As soon as the gel fell into my hands, I immediately went to the refrigerator, where it is now stored. I really love the feeling of freshness around the eyes in the morning. The correct "chill" is provided by dense gel textures. In the composition, I found extracts of Madagascar tea and blue agave leaves - the usual components for Yves Rocher products protect cells from moisture loss. There is also caffeine, which tones the skin.
The gel has an elongated applicator, so they will not be able to make a light massage. I work with my hands, and when the gel is absorbed (and it does, if you don't apply too much), I apply concealer. The result is a good matte effect and no edema."
Price: 840 rub.
Cream for the skin around the eyes with avocado Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, Kiehl's
BeautyHack editor Yulia Kozoliy:
“I use this remedy only in the evening. It has a thick, buttery texture that does not absorb immediately. After applying the cream, there is a feeling of a mask, which is very useful at the end of the day. The consistency of the product resembles an avocado puree, which is not surprising, because its main component is avocado oil. After two weeks of use, I already saw a difference: fatty acids and shea butter made the skin nourished and moisturized.
It is also very economical. It is available in two miniature sizes: 15 ml and 28 ml. - both fit perfectly in a travel cosmetic bag. At the same time, only a pea of cream is needed, it is very dense and is downright “hammered” into the skin with light patting movements”.
Price: 2250 rub.
Cream Rich Eye Contour Cream, Egia
BeautyHack Editor Natalia Kapitsa:
“I do not suffer from dry skin around the eyes, but with the onset of cold weather it needs special care and moisturizing. Rich Eye Contour Cream is light in texture, practically odorless (this is a separate plus!).
The cream is easy to apply and is “friendly” with cosmetics - it does not “float”. Contains: phyto-oils, antioxidants that fight free radicals, peptides with moisturizing properties. The effect is cumulative. After a week of regular use, fine wrinkles are smoothed out, puffiness disappears. The skin around the eyes looks well-groomed and healthy."
Price: 3220 rub.
Gel Aox Eye Gel, SkinCeuticals
BeautyHack Editor Natalia Kapitsa:
“An antioxidant eye gel is applied in the morning. Its main function is to protect the delicate area from free radicals, reduce puffiness and dark circles. The gel contains ascorbic acid - when squeezed out, it instantly turns yellow, but does not leave circles. Aox Eye Gel has a characteristic pharmacy smell - it disappears in 2-3 minutes after application.
The effect is noticeable after several days of use - there is not even a hint of traces of sleepless nights and several flights."
Price: 5641 rub.
Cream Hydraphase Intense Eyes Rehydration Anti-Puffiness, La Roche Posay
BeautyHack Editor Natalia Kapitsa:
“Products of this brand often become“long-livers”on the bathroom shelf. With a light, gel-like texture, Hydraphase Intense Eyes cream moisturizes well without leaving a greasy film. Main active ingredients: soy protein, antioxidant caffeine, hyaluronic acid. The cream is quickly absorbed and is completely non-sticky. For those who like lightness and a pronounced moisturizing effect, this is an ideal option."
Price: 1976 rub.
Eye cream against dark circles and edema Bioregene Creme Anti-Cernes, Cholley
BeautyHack editor Yulia Kozoliy:
“This cream is part of the Bioregene series for dehydrated, sensitive, dry skin. I have it - normal, but, of course, the area around the eyes needs care. After using the cream, the Swiss brand Cholley promises to make it moisturized and improve microcirculation. That is, I was waiting for getting rid of bruises, swelling and a tired look. And she waited! The swelling goes away immediately, and the bruises diminish after a couple of weeks. How it works? It contains horse chestnut extract (improves microcirculation), herbal ingredient arbutin (brightens the skin) and hyaluronic acid. By the way, about the ingredients. There are practically no synthetic components in Cholley products”.
Price: 5600 rub.
Eye cream Sublimage, Chanel
Senior Editor BeautyHack Karina Andreeva:
“This is the third generation of the Sublimage line. Chanel's R&D center has created this year's novelty La Créme Yeux with enviable diligence. A special chrono-extraction technology was invented, which allows to extract the main active component of the cream - the ephemera of planifolia (molecules available in the vanilla pod before ripening). They normalize microcirculation, reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.
Means 2 in 1: cream and mask. If you want sos-recovery and radiance of the skin, apply La Créme Yeux in a thick layer, leave for 10 minutes and remove with a cotton pad, moving from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner. The set includes a special applicator for applying cream and massage.
Take note: light patting on the upper and lower eyelids activates microcirculation, smoothing the area between and under the eyebrows strengthens the skin, and sliding movements with the applicator along the lower eyelid remove signs of fatigue. The cream has a light texture, I use it morning and evening, hammering into the skin with my fingertips."
Price: 6999 rub.
Cream for the skin around the eyes "Moisturizing expert" 24h., L'Oreal
Tested by the special correspondent of BeautyHack Daria Mironova.
“The product is enclosed in a cardboard box and cellophane packaging, so when you buy you will be sure of its safety. The jar is made of lightweight plastic - it is convenient to take it on trips.
The cream is white, odorless and has a delicate texture. I applied the product with my fingers, took a pea and spread it over the skin around the eyes. I am 20 years old, there are no special visible wrinkles yet. The cream moisturizes my skin perfectly, I will use it in cold autumn, and in the winter I will look for something nourishing."
Price: 250 rub.
Revitalizing Eye Cream, Dr. Konopkas
Tested by the special correspondent of BeautyHack Daria Mironova.
“Cream in a comfortable soft plastic tube. In the bathroom, it is better to store it on a shelf, rather than stand it upright so as not to fall. The consistency of the product is very light, it is quickly absorbed and moisturizes the skin around the eyes well.
The cream has a natural natural aroma - a mix of herbs and flowers. Plus: the product really nourishes the skin, so you can safely use it in cold weather for prophylaxis, even if you have no visible flaws."
Price: 200 rub.
Eye cream Eye Balm, Skinceuticals
BeautyHack columnist and beauty blogger Elvira Chabakauri:
“Finding the right eye cream is a whole story for me (and not only!)! Everyone loves the easiest means possible: manufacturers are betting on them. And I like saturated ones, and only such are suitable for my dry skin, and this is already minus 2/3 of the products on the market. Even if the product has a rich texture, it does not always pass the following test: it burns the face or irritates the eyes after application. For me, the exception is Eye Balm."
Price: 5078 rub.
Gel Caress de Lotus, Kenzoki
BeautyHack special correspondent Moore Soboleva:
“This weightless, narcotic lotus-scented gel is aimed primarily at hydration. It is absorbed very quickly, instantly smoothing the skin, while the ceramic applicator gently cools the skin, reducing swelling. The skin under the eyes immediately after use appears smoother and better reflective. It's so lightweight that it can be used over makeup with minimal risk of smearing concealer."
Price: 1920 rub.
Eye Cream, Somme Institute
BeautyHack special correspondent Moore Soboleva:
“The creators of the brand invented and patented the MDT5 ™ technology, which allows a complex of five essential vitamins (A, B3, B5, C and E) and proteins to penetrate deep into the skin without losing active concentrations. The assortment of the brand is small, for each stage of care there is one product. The eye cream does everything - it strengthens, brightens the skin, tones and reduces wrinkles. Indeed, the composition of the product is impressive - there is niacinamide, caffeine, and even a small concentration of glycolic acid."
Price: 6900 rub.
Cream against dark circles under the eyes Mission Perfection Yeux, Clarins
BeautyHack special correspondent Moore Soboleva:
“The French brand launched two new eye products this spring - one with an anti-aging effect, which I will talk about later, and Mission Perfection Yeux cream to reduce dark circles. Mission Perfection Yeux is tinted and contains silicones so your eyes really look more rested right away. It also has SPF15, a rarity in the eye care world."
Price: 3400 rub.
Cream mask Reine Blanche Illuminating Eye Care & Mask, L'Occitane
BeautyHack special correspondent Moore Soboleva:
“The newest line of L'Occitane is all designed to whiten, brighten, smooth skin. One of the most interesting figures in the series is a cream-mask with toning extracts in its composition, packaged in tubes with a massage applicator. The product can be used daily in the morning and in the evening, or it can be applied twice a week in a thick layer as a mask."
Price: 3550 rub.
Yuza Sorbet Eye Gel, Erborian
BeautyHack special correspondent Moore Soboleva:
“The yuzu Asian citrus extract contains a lot of vitamin C, which is a great antioxidant and one of the few ingredients that can actually reduce the intensity of circles under the eyes. By the way, vitamin C is very unstable, but Erborian was able to keep it effective - the extract is placed in capsules that burst when applied, and the gel itself is in a pump package."
Price: 3100 rub.
Cream for the skin around the eyes Shadow-Off Eye Cream, CremorLab
BeautyHack special correspondent Moore Soboleva:
“The CremorLab brand seems to me very curious - the Korean approach to beauty, combined with high-quality expensive ingredients, together can create a small revolution. The brand has two eye creams - one with a blur effect, the second - firming and brightening. Asian brands are the undisputed leaders in skin whitening, so this cream, which contains oils and niacinamide, does the job.”
Price: 4023 rub.
Balm Genuine Glow Eye Balm, Estee Lauder
BeautyHack special correspondent Moore Soboleva:
“Skin radiance is the common focus of the entire Genuine Glow line, which combines decorative and caring functions. Claimed to be the perfect primer underneath concealer, this balm is free of any reflective particles and has no tint by itself. But it smoothes the skin well, fills in wrinkles, and brightens it slightly."
Price: 3915 rub.
Gel Eye Contour Gel-XT, Cellcosmet
BeautyHack special correspondent Moore Soboleva:
“This clever Swiss brand gel has been recommended for over 20 years, but promises not only to lighten dark circles and reduce swelling, but also to smooth out small wrinkles. There are no silicones in the composition (mainly plant extracts here), so visual smoothness will not come instantly - but when it does, it will remain for a long time. And also, when you use it, you feel like a wildly luxurious woman - from this and wrinkles and swelling run away by themselves."
Price: 9200 rub.
Serum Enhancing Eye Lift Serum, Clarins
BeautyHack columnist and beauty blogger Elvira Chabakauri:
“A very interesting and unusual remedy! It is a serum with a light gel texture and gold reflective particles. However, after distribution of the product, they are invisible on the skin. Suitable for those who have swelling not only under the eyes, but also in the upper eyelid. If the latter is swollen and you don't know where to draw the arrows, this tool will help you out. After application it seems a little sticky, but the eyelids seem to "stick" and the eyes open."
Price: 2700 rub.
Cream Pep Start Eye Cream, Clinique
BeautyHack columnist and beauty blogger Elvira Chabakauri:
“Clinique Pep Start Eye Cream is a light cream with reflective particles and a very quick effect - in just a couple of minutes it visibly invigorates the skin around the eyes (both in sensation and in appearance). I also love that makeup adheres well to it, even if there is no time to wait for full absorption. This Clinique series is just for the ever-rushing city dwellers."
Price: 2100 rub.
Shining cream mask for the skin around the eyes "White Queen", L'Occitane
BeautyHack Editor Olga Kulygina:
"White Queen" - L'Occitane line of products based on meadowsweet extract (plant with snow-white flowers). The products promise to lighten pigmentation, dark circles under the eyes and generally make the complexion uniform.
The eye cream mask is a thick gel that is squeezed out through a cooling metal applicator. If you take the time and massage your skin with it (especially in the morning), you will see that the swelling will noticeably subside. I applied the cream in a thick layer as a mask before going to bed and in the morning with a thin layer of makeup. From what can be seen immediately after application, the skin under the eyes seems to be highlighted (due to this, the look looks rested) and small folds are smoothed out. And after a week of use, dark circles really lighten. By the way, this cream lasts for a long time - it is squeezed out exactly as much as you need."
Price: 3 550 rub.
Renewing cream-balm for eyes Skin Regimen, [comfort zone]
BeautyHack Editor Olga Kulygina:
“I had a relaxing spa treatment for workaholics with Italian [comfort zone] products (we wrote about this here).
The brand is focused directly on spa care, so all products have a very calm design, subtle scent, delicate composition and light textures. Skin Regimen Eye Cream Balm is a unisex cream that can be used by both women and men. It contains caffeine (1%) and a "longevity complex" developed by the brand, which awaken and renew the skin of the eyelids. In appearance, the cream seems thick, but in texture it is more like a balm, so it is suitable for thin skin. It moisturizes well, smoothes fine wrinkles, but I can't say that it copes with dark circles. But it can (and should) be applied to the upper eyelids in order to achieve a lifting effect over time and "open up" the look."
Price on request.
