I have horrible undereye circles—my left eye is especially bad, because I sleep on my side—and because I am terrible at applying concealer and don’t much believe in the effectiveness of eye creams, I usually just walk around that way. But I recently heard someone rave about Banana Bright Eye Creme from Ole Henriksen, and I must say, it actually appears to move the needle. The circles don’t disappear, but they are diminished, and so is the puff. It’s made with banana powder, which is apparently a makeup artist secret, and sounds just crazy enough to work. What eye cream do you believe in? Please share in the comments.
I like Dr. Hauschka’s Daily Hydrating Eye Cream.
I also like Dr. Hauschka, but I use the Eye Balm– the one that has teh consistency of a lip balm. Tyta’s about the only thing that hydrates my eye wrinkles, which I’d had since age 30.
Since no eye cream will help my eye bags, I go for moisture. I’m using Olay Ultimate Eye Cream currently but my favorite is the La Mer eye balm.
I picked up the Ole Hendrickson banana face primer and love it. Might have to try the eye cream.
I almost pulled the trigger on this during Sephora’s recent sale, but wasn’t sure if it was worth it. But it sounds like maybe I should try it!
I am the queen of dark circles and puffiness and I love this stuff! It really works.
If you’re the queen, I must be the mad dictator.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution (but only at night because it leaves behind a film that interferes with makeup application). Instead of concealer, I use Algenist Reveal Concentrated Color Correcting Drops in pink under my eyes. It’s a very thin corrector that does not settle into wrinkles. I’m not saying it deletes the darkness completely. I am saying that it helps A LOT and is the most natural, non-cakey way to conceal without emphasizing wrinkles.
I love the caffeine solution! I’d been using a color corrector under my eyes in addition to concealer and after using this stuff for about a month, was able to stop using the corrector entirely. (And I had a newborn at the time!)
I didn’t feel like the Ordinary’s caffeine solution did anything for me. There’s still some in the bottle – I will give it another try.
The Ordinary caffeine stuff was super drying for me. Had to give it away.
thanks for suggesting this – I’d never heard of this company (or I forgot if I did). Their approach is pretty interesting. I realize I’ve never really thought about *why* I have a shadow under my eyes. I *assumed* it was allergies … but I don’t really know. They say straight up – if you have a shadow bc of the shape of your face or your fatty deposits, our cream will not fix that. It’s refreshing. And the Vitamin C guide … verrrry nice.
Plus, Canadians. Love them.
Canadians also make raspberry Whippets, which are superior to Mallomars in every way. Every time I meet a Canadian, I apologize for Mallomars getting the marshmallow cookie fame, when Whippets are the true winners. They laugh and say, “Oh, the Dare brand cookies? Oh yes, very tasty, ha ha…”, but I can tell they’re secretly pleased that an American notices their marshmallow cookie genius. Anne of Green Gables, improv comedy that is funny, affordable skin care, Christopher Plummer and Christopher Plummer’s eyebrows, Brendan Fraser and Nathan Fillion facing off in Blast from the Past (possibly the most ruggedly handsome Canadian-on-Canadian aggression): all Canadian.
For an eye cream I have used Origins Eye Doctor AM & PM for over 20 years and I swear it is why I don’t have many wrinkles around my eyes at 57. For concealer I use RMS uncover #22 & it does a great job of reducing under eye circles. When you first put it on it looks a little obvious, but shortly thereafter in blends in for a very natural look – I think because of the coconut oil!
I love this stuff, too! I also use The Ordinary caffeine solution before the Banana Bright and I am pleased with both. I swear by Vitamin C for my skin!
I don’t use eye cream (laziness) but I loooove Ole Hendrickson products. Their Truth Serum is magic. So I’ll be picking up a jar of this stuff!
I think bags under the eyes are sexy, and mine have never bothered me.
Right on!!! I love it.
Sadly for me, mine is worse on one side!!! Eeesh. That look is a little harder to work. I am just now getting around to the idea of actually doing something about it. Maybe try to gently massage my little lymph nodes, if I can figure out where they are. Anyhoo.
I’m currently obsessed with…wait for it…Clinique. I’ve been using the Vitamin C powder face wash packets with their serum that is in weekly packaging. Legit the only thing that I have ever used on my face that actually makes me see a difference…and that includes brightening the dark circles under my eyes.
I’ve been using 100% Pure Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream for years, with many organic ingredients … so affordable and really works. I have dark circles due to allergies, and also fair, sensitive skin prone to breakouts. I put it on with a glowy concealer and it does wonders.
I tried this and had some problems with settling into lines, although there may have been other powdery substances contributing to this phenomenon. Currently working through a backlog of eye cream samples, so not feeling very loyal to anything at the minute other than the combination of Ole’s Truth Serum and Sheer Transformation Moisturizer.
I’ve been using this banana creme in the morning and at night for the last 4 days. I am just going to use the whole jar, and see how it goes! I should probably take a before photo. I hope I’m applying it correctly- putting it on first, then concealer on top. Any tips?
I love Cerave eye repair cream.
I am a blue eyed blonde with fair skin who dealt with dark circles most of my life and this particular product has really made a huge difference.
please everyone, check Beautypedia.com before buying expensive (or any) skincare products. Jar packaging is a huge no-no. As soon as any product is exposed to the air, its effectiveness starts to fade with oxidation. The brand overview on this brand from beautypedia isn’t glowing. There are good eye creams on the market. Furthermore, for truly terrible dark circles, a dermatologist might be a better bang for buck. They can address the issue at its root, not all dark circles are created equal.
It’s crazy to me that cosmetic companies, which have chemists on staff, continue to include jar packaging in their line-ups. Air, as well as bacteria from one’s fingers, can degrade a product within months, sometimes weeks.
I think a lot of companies are really marketing-driven as opposed to R&D driven. I guess jar packaging is more “elegant”? You can use glass which makes it seem more high end? I have no clue.
Beautypedia is a MUST.
Thanks, y’all – never heard of that.
I’ve got an arsenal of eye creams: Drunk Elephant C-Tango, Ole Henriksen Banana Bright, Perricone Eyelid Lift Serum and BECCA Anti-Fatigue Under Eye Primer. I like them all for different purposes and needs.
Sunday Riley Autocorrect is great!
I really like Drunk Elephant’s C-Tango Multivitamin eye cream. Expensive, but a little goes a long way.
Charlotte Tilbury’s eye cream. I swear by this stuff. I always think I’m imaging that if makes a difference so I try to quit it and use something more affordable, but the fine lines start coming back so I give in again and the lines are gone within a week.
I don’t believe in eye cream, have never found one that did anything. Why wouldn’t any moisturizer, serum or face oil do as well? I don’t have dark undereye circles but I do have puffiness in the morning. Perhaps some kind of caffeine product might help that. I’m also bad at applying concealer. Every concealer I’ve tried just tends to get cakey and crepey. You know what really works? Surgery.
Kim, are you using this with no concealer on top? Just curious because I don’t wear concealer and am wondering if it makes enough of a difference without it. If so, I AM IN !
I only wear concealer when my undereye circles are REALLY bad, because I’m so bad at applying it. And even then, I employ an old beauty editor trick and only apply it to the inside corners of my eyes to avoid the dreaded reverse-raccoon effect.