How do you apply eye cream correctly?

A small amount is enough, and gently patting it in is better than rubbing. Using more product doesn't increase the effect, only the chance of irritation.

What is eye cream good for?

Q: Best eye cream for dark circles

That doesn't really exist. Ingredients can have a temporary effect and make circles less visible, but the cause is often deeper than a cream can solve.

Q: Where can I buy eye cream with natural ingredients?

There are many places to buy this cream, but "natural" says little about how well it works. What matters is what an ingredient does, not its origin.

Q: Which eye creams are suitable for sensitive skin around the eyes?

Choose mild formulas without fragrance and with strongly nourishing ingredients that retain moisture.

Q: Where can I buy eye cream that reduces wrinkles?

Nowhere! Wrinkles can't actually be reduced by creams. Some ingredients can soften fine lines a little, but wrinkles don't disappear because of a cream. If your skin barrier is strong, this can help slow the formation of new wrinkles.

2024-10-01 Angela Ursem

Eye creams... they practically shout at you in the store with promises of a fresh look, fewer wrinkles, and radiant skin. But the question is: do we really need a separate eye cream? Or can we just sneak in some of our regular day cream or serum? Let's take a look at the benefits, but also at why it might just be nonsense.

1. Sensitive skin around your eyes

Using eye cream definitely has some benefits. Food for Skin was born from the philosophy that our skin works better with fewer (aggressive) skincare products. In your skincare routine, an eye cream can certainly help with the following challenges.

2. Puffiness and dark circles

Many eye creams are equipped with ingredients like caffeine, which help reduce that annoying morning puffiness or dark circles under your eyes. Who doesn't want to wake up without bags under their eyes? These kinds of creams can do that little extra something a regular face cream can't.

3. Fine lines under the eyes

An eye cream can be richer in moisture-binding substances like hyaluronic acid, which keep your skin supple and soft. Because the skin around your eyes can dry out faster, a bit of extra moisture can't hurt. This also helps to soften fine lines (which often appear first around the eyes).

Which eye cream really works?

Whether an eye cream really works depends a bit on your particular needs and which product you buy. So we'd like to list a few points to help you decide whether you might be better off skipping the eye cream.

Eye cream, face cream, or serum

Most face creams or serums nowadays also contain perfectly good ingredients suitable for the sensitive skin around your eyes. If you already use a good, mild face cream or serum like the Food for Skin serums (without fragrance or essential oil), suitable for sensitive skin, it can often work just as well as eye cream. Why buy two jars when one will do?

Affordable skincare or paying for marketing

Eye creams often come in mini jars for maxi prices. Let's be honest: sometimes you pay more for the marketing than for what's actually in the jar. A good face cream or serum can cover your whole face (including your eye area), without you having to dig deep into your wallet for a separate cream.

Eye cream in practice

The promises of fewer wrinkles and no dark circles sound great, but in practice the results are sometimes minimal or barely noticeable. Don't expect miracles from an eye cream, because wrinkles and dark circles are often genetically determined or the result of poor sleep.

Conclusion: do you really need eye cream?

So, do you really need a separate eye cream? The answer is: it depends. If you have sensitive skin, suffer from puffiness or dark circles, and want some extra hydration, an eye cream like the one from Food for Skin can definitely help. But if you already use a good face cream or serum for sensitive skin, and don't necessarily want to spend extra, you can do just fine without it.

In short, an eye cream isn't necessary for everyone. It's handy if you have specific concerns around the eyes, but if your skin already looks good with your current routine, save yourself the effort and the money (and nature will be happy with one less jar too)!

Frequently asked questions about eye cream

Best eye cream for dark circles

It doesn't really exist. Ingredients can temporarily do something to make the circles less visible, but often the cause is deeper than a cream can solve.

Where can I buy eye cream with natural ingredients?

There are many selling points for this cream, but "natural" says little about its effectiveness. It's about what an ingredient does, not its origin.

How to apply eye cream correctly

A small amount is enough, and dabbing gently is better than rubbing. Using more product does not increase its effect, but it does increase the chance of irritation.

Which eye creams are suitable for sensitive skin around the eyes?

Opt for mild formulas without perfume and with highly nourishing ingredients that retain moisture.

Eye cream for sensitive skin advice

The skin around your eyes is thin, so it reacts faster than the rest of your face. Choose a mild, fragrance-free formula.

Where can I buy eye cream that reduces wrinkles?

Nowhere! This is because wrinkles cannot be reduced by creams. Some ingredients can slightly soften fine lines, but wrinkles do not disappear with a cream. However, if your skin barrier is strong, this can slow down the development of new wrinkles.

About the author

Written by Angela Ursem, co-founder of Food for Skin.

From Food for Skin, I write about natural skincare, ingredients, and transparency in cosmetics. Not to make it sound better than it is, but to better explain what you are truly looking at when you buy a product.