Brightening Eye Creams

Brightening eye cream: do you need one?

If your eyes are looking a little tired and puffy, or if you want to address dark eye circles, then an under-eye brightening cream may be a useful addition to your skincare routine. Brightening eye creams often contain ingredients that may help leave your under-eye area looking more refreshed. Here’s what you need to know about adding an eye-brightening cream to your skincare regime. 

What is a brightening eye cream?

A brightening eye cream is a skincare product designed to target dark circles, puffiness and dullness around your delicate eye area. Brightening eye creams typically contain ingredients like vitamin C, caffeine, niacinamide, peptides and hyaluronic acid. 

Importantly, an eye cream for brightening is specifically formulated to be gentle enough for the sensitive skin around the eyes

How and when do you use brightening eye cream?

When using an under-eye brightening cream in your skincare regime, start by cleansing your face to remove any makeup and oil. If you’re using other skincare products, such as serums or moisturisers, apply them first and let them absorb before you apply your brightening eye cream.

To apply the cream, use a small amount and gently dab it around your eye using your ring finger. Don’t rub or pull at your delicate eye area and avoid using it on your eyelids. 

If your brightening eye cream contains caffeine or peptides, you can gently massage it into your skin to help with absorption.

Let your brightening eye cream absorb before you apply your concealer or foundation. 

You can use an eye-brightening cream in the morning and at night. You may like your morning cream to contain ingredients like vitamin C or caffeine. An eye-brightening cream with peptides, hyaluronic acid, or niacinamide are ideal to use at night when your skin is in repair mode.

Remember, consistency is key with getting the best results from your brightening eye cream. 

What are the benefits of using a brightening eye cream?

Using a brightening eye cream may offer several benefits. A brightening eye cream with vitamin C or niacinamide may help to brighten and may reduce the look of dark under eyes. Caffeine in your brightening eye cream can help reduce puffiness, making your eyes look less tired. While an EBC with peptides and retinol can help promote collagen production and improve the skin texture around your eyes.

Using a brightening eye cream over time may support the skin around your eyes to look and feel healthier.

Does a brightening eye cream help with dark circles?

Yes, if your brightening eye cream contains ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide and caffeine, you may notice a reduction in the appearance of dark circles. But while brightening eye creams can help improve the look of dark circles, they may not completely eliminate them and you need to use your eye brightening cream consistently over a period of time.

Results may vary depending on the underlying cause of the dark circles. For some people, dark circles are genetic so a brightening eye cream may only offer subtle improvements. And if you’re tired and not getting adequate sleep, it’s important to look at supporting your sleep hygiene.

If you’d love to add an under eye brightening cream to your skincare routine, we have a wide range of brightening eye creams to choose from at Healthylife.