The price of beauty runs high to low,, but how much are you willing to shell out for a product that will make you look younger, help prevent the aging process, and protect the most sensitive skin on your body? We're talking about eye cream, a beauty must-have that can range from $10 to $1000. These days Beauties are starting preventative aging measures even earlier (20-25 is the general age) and an eye cream is one of the first products they'll purchase. We spoke with dermatologist Helen Torok, M.D., about the ingredients to look for in any eye cream, and whether it's really worth spending the big bucks.
According to Dr. Torok, eye cream is one product you should definitely splurge on. “The skin around your eyes is the thinnest and most sensitive area on your body,” says Dr. Torok. “Your eyes show age easily from sun exposure and movement, so you need an eye cream whose ingredients show better efficacy and penetration."
The most important thing to remember when choosing an eye cream is to first determine which problems you want to remedy. Do you have dark circles, wrinkles, puffiness, or sagging skin? Do you want something that you can use during the day, or are you looking for a night cream that will provide long-lasting benefits? Dr. Torok suggests determining what you want your cream to do, then researching different brands and their philosophies, and the science behind the products. You should also choose a product with a consistency that you prefer. Do you like lotions, serums, or thick, emollient creams?
However, not all of us can afford to splurge. Fortunately for us, Beauties, effective ingredients are present in both luxury and less expensive formulas. "To reduce puffiness and bags around the eyes, look for an eye cream with copper peptides, as copper is a natural anti-inflammatory," explains Dr. Torok. "Copper peptides have also been shown to increase natural collagen production, firming the skin and reducing fine lines. DNA repair technology also helps to stimulate the body’s own repair processes, reducing fine lines and wrinkles caused by sun exposure—so look for products that use DNA repair enzymes. To reduce dark circles, look for an eye cream with haloxyl, which prevents and diminishes the appearance of circles by targeting the underlying cause."
Another tip? Test your eye cream before you make a purchase. Almost all makeup counters will give you free samples to take home and try, giving you the opportunity to test the formulation and see how well it works for your skin type.
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Jun 08, 2012
Divya Amarnani N.
I've been searching for a "haloxyl" eye cream (for dark circles) but haven't had any luck. Does anyone know of one I can try?
May 29, 2012
Raya Z.
I am an eye cream addict!!! :D I have 4 so far. Haven't even finished them! Suppose I buy "medium" priced ones, and one of them I received as a gift, and it was about ±$300. Has gold in it. But let me tell you... It works wonders! But I use it sparingly! Haha.
Apr 27, 2012
Drippy D.
Umm.... $85 I'd pay alot!.
Apr 26, 2012
Pretty Mooi Blog A.
I love eyecream, and I use two from Dermalogica (one daytime and one night-time)... so I spend about 29.99 pounds, which is about R350 (I buy online, it's cheaper). It lasts me forever and makes my sensitive skin around my eyes feel nice. I don't think it's a 'useless' product... if I compare my eyes to friends my age (26) I look younger, so something's working and my Dermalogica eye-cream is all I use on my eye area (and a caffeine roll if I'm desperate ;D)
Apr 26, 2012
Zhaleh S.
up to $60
Apr 26, 2012
Nikki Z.
I am in love with the Shishedo Benefiance eye cream and it's $53 or so and totally worth it. More than that? Probably not...
Apr 25, 2012
SmashinBeauty c.
up to $50 - 60 dollars
Apr 25, 2012
Jasmine P.
$1000? That's absolutely ridiculous! I would definitely pay a good amount because I'm getting older and I'm noticing lines I didn't have before!
Apr 25, 2012
Christina L.
I wouldn't bother spending much..nothing over $20 or $30..I've never seen much difference when using them...although it does make my eye area feel more moisturized. I don't think it's something I need at this age anyway.
Apr 25, 2012
Fair S.
At the moment I spend about $12. I have very sensitive skin and many creams react badly with the delicate area around my eyes. I have found that Dermactin-Ts from Sally Beauty works well with my sensitive nature. Right now I would spend up to about $20 for even better results without irritation. If I was wealthier I am sure I would spend upwards of $45 or $50. But after that it seems kinda silly to put large amounts of money into an eye cream. At higher costs- I would probably be more inclined to put it towards injections/lasers/spa treatments. I don't know what makes those below me believe that eye creams don't work. I certainly beg to differ. Without specifically formulated eye creams my eye area quickly becomes irritated, flaky, puffy, red and dark circle deep. I also have a few (blessedly very few) fine lines that show more heavily without it. To those who would suggest drinking more water- Drinking more water won't always help enough to offset the need for creams. Everyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I drink a little over a gallon of pure water every day. Even more if you count the other beverages I consume on a daily basis- and I still neeeeed to use eye cream. While it's true that many facial moisturizers contain similar ingredients to eye cream formulations- they also may (and usually do) contain ingredients that you should not be putting anywhere near your eyes- let alone on them. And forgive me for sounding a tad harsh- But I wonder a bit at the age of those who would claim that they don't work. Are you in your 20's still? It should be obvious that the effects of eyecream may not be quite as readily noticeable on younger skin. However the benefits of starting early just might! I know I started using eyecream FAR before it was truly necessary (16yrs old) - and I am glad I did. It definitely has helped to ward off increased rates of aging. I also have many friends who look at my eyes today and tell me they wish they hadn't waited until they were in their early thirties to follow suit.
Apr 25, 2012
Rikki P.