5. Best with potent retinol: Avène RetrinAL Eyes
- List price: around $52
- Formulation: cream
- Size: 0.5 fl oz
- Skin types: all skin types
- Pro: noticeable improvements of fine lines, according to customers
- Con: may dry out the skin around the eyes
This Avène eye cream has four main ingredients, including retinaldehyde, hyaluronic acid, dextran sulfate, and thermal spring water.
The company claims these ingredients smooth fine lines and wrinkles, reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles, and soften the skin.
Individuals should note that the retinaldehyde may cause irritation or redness as it works to repair the skin. In fact, one of the buyers mentioned that this cream dried their eye area.
However, many other buyers agreed that they found it to be moisturizing and started to see positive results within a few weeks. Some mention that they saw noticeable improvements in their lines and crow’s feet.
6. Best for under a moisturizer: Bioderma Sensibio Toner
- List price: around $20
- Formulation: liquid toner
- Size: 8.4 fl oz
- Skin type: sensitive skin
- Pro: may reduce redness of the skin
- Con: some ingredients may irritate the skin
This product is a liquid toner with a lightweight texture. Bioderma claims it provides a hydrating and refreshing effect.
The company also states that the ingredients in this toner reduce discomfort from dryness and lessen the appearance of visible redness.
According to the brand, the allantoin in the toner soothes the outer layer of the skin, the epidermis. The xylitol and glycerin can help increase overall hydration.
The Bioderma website states that users can apply this toner to their face and eye area after cleansing in the morning or evening.
One caveat with this product is it contains fruit extracts and hydrogenated castor oil. Some people may find these ingredients to be sensitizing or irritating.