9 Eye Creams That Will Make You Look More Awake

Holiday celebrations, long lines at stores and hours online trying to find the perfect gift, got you tired? Honestly, same. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can make getting a good night’s sleep difficult, leading to dark circles and puffy under eyes. But just because you missed out on eight hours doesn’t mean that you can’t fake it ’til you make it with eye cream. Read on for nine of our favorite rejuvenating picks.

L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine Hydrating Eye Serum

Pure hyaluronic acid and caffeine work to hydrate and wake up tired eyes in this moisturizing eye serum. If you treat your skin to gua sha massages, you’ll love the cooling triple roller applicator that gives eyes a full contour massage.

Garnier Green Labs Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing Night Serum Cream

Zap away your dark circles and crow's feet overnight with this three-in-one night cream. At $22, it's an affordable option that can be used all over the face before bed and combines pure retinol with a super berry blend to refresh and wake up the under-eye area. 

IT Cosmetics Confidence in an Eye Cream

If you like the best-selling IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Moisturizer, then you’re going to love Confidence in an Eye Cream. It features the same hydrating, firming and wrinkle-smoothing benefits as the original face formula, but also works to visibly color-correct and brighten your eye contour.

Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

For some serious hydration, this under-eye cream made with avocado oil is a game-changer. It gently moisturizes your under eyes, offering soft and luxurious nourishment. Not to mention, that thanks to the unique formula, it doesn’t migrate into the eyes.

Vichy Minéral 89 Eyes

Whether it’s lack of sleep, stress or pollution, this Vichy eye gel will give your eyes the daily dose of caffeine it needs to look rested. The formula also includes hyaluronic acid, which when mixed together, helps to protect the skin’s moisture barrier by offering 24-hour hydration, smoothed fine lines and brighter under eyes. 

Lancôme Rénergie Lift Multi-Action Eye Cream 

Treat your under eyes to this luxurious formula. It’s an eye cream that simultaneously lifts and firms the eye contour while reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles.

SkinCeuticals Eye Balm

If an eye cream isn’t your thing, try this eye balm instead. It’s a thick, rich formula that works great for those with dry skin. It’s also designed to hydrate, nourish and smooth the outer eye contour while relieving the look of puffiness and crow's feet. 

Kinship Brightwave Eye Cream

The unique blend of natural ingredients — red algae, chaga mushroom, vitamin C ester — in this eye cream work together along with actives to illuminate and depuff the under-eye area. So much so, that during a clinical trial, 91% showed improvement in the appearance of dark under-eye discoloration immediately after use, according to the brand.

Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème

Inspired by banana powder, a makeup artist secret weapon for covering dark circles, this eye cream works to target fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles and dryness. Not to mention, its formula is infused with vitamin C, collagen and special pigments to instantly brighten and color-correct the eye area.

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