12 Best Eye Creams for Puffiness

When you wake up in the morning after a rough night of sleep sometimes the effects can show in your eyes.

You may wake up with puffy eyes or dark under circles and you’re going to want to immediately fix this issue.

This is where an under-eye cream comes in handy, you can apply it to your eyes and in no time at all, they will be back to their glittering best. 

Origins Ginzing Refreshing Eye Cream

This cream will visibly brighten your eye area by reducing the look of any dark circles under them.

Origin’s cream will also work at bringing down any puffiness to leave room for your eyes to sparkle. 

The Origins brand is well known for creating natural skincare products. They use ingredients such as plants and essential oils to provide the best care to your skin. 

If you want to bring back your radiant eyes, then this product is a perfect choice. Use it day or night. 

The Inkey List Brighten – I Eye Cream

This illuminating eye cream will reduce the appearance of any dark circles and puffiness.

It will lighten and prime the undereye area meaning you can apply any makeup with a smooth application. 

The mica mineral blend in this product will instantly illuminate under the eyes to give you healthy and glowing skin. 

Use this product morning and night after cleansing. Dot a small amount under the eyes and then use the applicator to distribute evenly. 

Neocutis Lumiere Illuminating Eye Cream

This is an intensive eye cream that will target any puffiness and signs of ageing to give you noticeably smoother skin.

Use this cream to moisturise and rejuvenate the eye area and clear up any dark circles. 

You’ll want to use this product morning and night to get the absolute best results out of it.

It’s suitable for all skin types and as well as tackling the signs of ageing and puffiness, it will also keep the eye area hydrated.

Dab a small amount around the eye, making sure not to vigorously rub the product in. 

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG

Caffeine and EGCG have been proven to reduce any puffiness of the eyes and any dark circles.

This may be a light-textured product, but with 5% caffeine, it has a high solution to get to work at fixing your under-eye circles right away. 

The EGCG also features natural green tea extracts which help to soothe your eye area, working with the caffeine to bring down any puffiness and brighten your eye area. 

CeraVe Eye Repair Cream

CeraVe has created a grease-free brightening cream that will not only reduce any puffiness but also leave your eyes looking hydrated, smooth, and awake. 

This product has been formulated with hyaluronic acid, working at retaining the skin’s moisture to help soothe the skin. 

To use this product, apply a pea-sized amount to the eye area and brow bone in the morning and evening.

Make sure your skin is fully cleansed before use. 

RoC Retinol Correxion Under Eye Cream for Dark Circles & Puffiness

Reducing any puffiness and dark circles, this eye cream will also fight the signs of ageing by tackling the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Results have proved that it will reduce any signs of puffiness within 4 weeks.

The anti-ageing formula will work against crow’s feet, wrinkles, fine lines, and dark circles. 

Use this cream AM and PM for maximum results and straight after cleansing and moisturising. 

L’Oréal Paris Eye Cream to Reduce Puffiness

L’Oréal has created a non-greasy eye cream to tackle issues such as under-eye puffiness, dark circles, and ageing.

Infused with caffeine and hyaluronic acid, these ingredients will protect your eyes from any signs of ageing. 

Apply a small number of dots to your eye area and gently pat the product in.

Use morning and night after cleansing. 

This cream is perfect for all skin types, whether you have dry or oily skin.

Olay Eyes by Olay Ultimate Eye Cream for Dark Circles

This eye cream will give you younger-looking eyes by reducing any puffiness and dark circles while also fighting against wrinkles.

As a fragrance-free cream, it can be used on sensitive skin. It also has a small hint of concealer that works with all skin tones to instantly reduce the appearance of dark circles. 

Formulated with ingredients such as B3, peptides, and pigments they all work together to moisturise your skin and reduce those tell-tale signs of tiredness.

This cream will restore your eyes after the very first use, leaving them looking brighter and more awake. 

Cetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum

This serum will provide your under-eye area with plenty of hydration to soothe the skin and protect it if it’s feeling sensitive. Made to be deeply hydrating, it will keep your skin feeling soft for up to a total of 48 hours. 

It will reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness thanks to the added ingredients of B5, peptides and vitamin E.

The silicone applicator will ensure the product is easy to apply, just lightly dab it around your eyes and brow bone. 

Also designed for sensitive skin, this product won’t clog pores or irritate the skin. It’s fragrance-free and has even been clinically tested on sensitive skin. 

Garnier Skin Active Clearly Brighter Anti-Puff Eye Roller

With cooling ingredients such as caffeine, mint, and vitamin C, this roller will brighten your eyes and reduce any puffiness.

It works best at brightening and smoothing the skin so you can enjoy eyes that look awake and rested. 

Customers agreed that instantly the product will cool and refresh eyes and in as little as two weeks it would reduce under-eye puffiness and any visible bags. 

To use the product, you’ll want to gently roll under the eye starting from the corner and then through to the outer.

Rub in any excess product until it is fully absorbed and make sure to apply it morning and night. 

Neutrogena Rapid Firming Peptide Multi-Action Depuffing and Brightening Eye Cream

Revitalise any stressed-out eyes to give them a new lease on life.

This cream will make them appear more youthful and rested by reducing the appearance of puffiness and dark circles. It will work at firming the eye area which also protects against any signs of ageing such as wrinkles and fine lines. 

The peptides in this product will target under-eye circles and it’s even suitable for contact lens wearers. 

After four weeks of continued use, 91% of customers said that they saw an improved appearance in their skin which looked brighter and more even. 88% of customers saw a reduced appearance in puffiness and fine lines. 

This eye cream is also free from fragrance and mineral oil making it perfect for sensitive skin.

Apply it to your regular skincare routine and use the product both morning and night for the best results.

Earth to Skin Honey Royal Jelly Calming Eye Cream

The royal jelly in this eye cream will help to reduce the signs of ageing while also any inflammation and irritation of the skin.

It works by replenishing and plumping the delicate skin area to keep it hydrated and protect against any loss of moisture. 

This cream will brighten your eyes so that they don’t appear so dull and tired, while the rich emollients in the jelly will also reduce any fine lines and wrinkles that contribute to ageing. 

To use this product, apply it after cleansing by gently applying it with a fingertip and wait until the product has fully absorbed into the skin. If there’s any excess, then gently dab it into the eye area.

For the best results use it both the morning and night. 

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For temporary puffy eyes then an eye cream is the best way to fix this issue. You can find creams that will not only help to tackle puffiness but that will also reduce the appearance of any dark and unsightly under-eye circles and even creams that have been specially formulated to help fight the signs of ageing. 

Products that have been infused with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamin C work well at providing your eye area with some much-needed hydration and also brightening and making you appear more awake.

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