According to experts Date: Februray 16, 2024 Source: Glamour

For those mornings when you need an extra shot.

Over time—about four to six weeks—consistent use of caffeine eye cream can also help reduce the appearance of dark circles (which is why caffeine is often found in the best eye creams for dark circles), adds Navin S. Arora, DO, FAAD, board-certified dermatologist, founder of Borealis Dermatology in New York and clinical assistant professor at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Dr. Arora is a fan of this brightening eye cream from Origins. Coffee bean extract and ginseng both help to address puffiness while vitamin C and niacinamide work at the cellular level to brighten undereye skin and fight free radicals.

“While it may not tackle additional skin issues, it does do a solid job of moisturizing and depuffing without causing irritation or breaking the budget.” Plus, it’s fragrance-free. “Especially for sensitive skin, it’s important to find formulas that are gentle and free from irritants like fragrance and alcohol,” says Dr. Arora.

Texture: For ease of application, consider an eye cream’s texture. You don’t want anything too heavy or thick. Gels, creams, and serum formulations can all glide on easily, says Dr. Arora.

Packaging: Packaging matters—but not just for aesthetics. “Look for packaging that minimizes exposure to air and light to keep active ingredients stable,” says Dr. Arora. Airless pumps are ideal for keeping your eye cream fresh.

“By improving circulation, caffeine can help diminish the appearance of dark circles under the eyes,” says Dr. Arora. Finally, caffeine is an antioxidant, which means it “helps protect the skin from environmental stressors,” he says.