The Very Best Eye Creams That’ll Help You Look Rested (Even If You Aren’t)

For a lightweight eye serum that makes light work of targeting fine lines, dullness, and puffiness, look no further than the Medik8 Crystal Retinal Eye 6. A little goes a long way, and it's bursting with efficacious ingredients - expect impressive results.

Grazia's Junior Beauty Editor Rachael says: 'While I wouldn't say it was a miracle worker (my dark under-eyes are likely genetic, so won't ever truly budge), I would say that I've seen a decided improvement in the tone and texture of my delicate eye area with consistent daily use. What is the best eye cream? For me, it's quite possibly this one. Check out her full review here.

Made with Beta-carotene and shea butter, this is Kieh's number one selling eye treatment thanks to its extremely nourishing formulation. It's creamy, rich, and a total treat for those who love luxurious textures.

Beauty Writer Sameeha says: 'In all honesty, I'm not one for eye creams. Preferring a streamlined approach to skincare, I tend to cut out the more luxurious steps that, to me, appear to be an added (but lovely) extra, but I make an exception for this. Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado has long been the only eye cream I reach for and I'm not alone. With over 1m views on TikTok and counting, this well-loved eye cream is loaded with shea butter, antioxidant-rich beta-carotene and hero ingredient avocado oil, which collectively work to nourish, soothe and de-puff. Oh and it's the ultimate pre-make-up prep, too.'

Beloved by beauty buffs the world over, Iraye's Swiss-made formulations are designed 'to transform skin in 4 weeks, delivering unique skin sculpting and radiance-boosting effects.' And our Beauty Director says it's absolutely worth the hype.

Grazia's Acting Beauty Director Verity Clark says: 'I used to roll my eyes when it came to eye creams, excuse the pun. I very much fell into the 'your moisturiser does the same thing' camp. This was until I tried Iraye Eye Revive Cream. It uses a special technology to boost the lymphatic system, which, when sluggish can contribute to fluid retention aka puffy eyes. Boy does this stuff help me out when I'm lacking sleep, it truly does take down tell-tale under-eye puffiness. Yes, it's eye-wateringly expensive, so I only use it on occasions that I truly need help in that department.'

With a bucket load of vitamin C, this eye cream will brighten the skin and even tone and firm over time. The orange tint perks up the skin instantly, too, for subtle colour correction. The texture is lightweight and gel-like and sits nicely under make-up.

Digital Fashion and Beauty assistant Renee Washington says: 'This little tub is my secret to hydrated and wide awake eyes. Supercharged with vitamin C, with regular use it helps to speed up cell renewal and strengthen and boost elasticity around my eyes. If you’ve been missing out on sleep make a play for this.'

Customer review: "I loved the original formula, however this is EVEN better! Looks amazing under my makeup. 10/10 would purchase again.

With ingredients including caffeine, horse chestnut and Brazilian ginseng root extract to smooth and brighten, as well as watermelon extract, shea and cocoa butter to hydrate, calm and rebalance moisture levels, this potent lotion from Sunday Riley helps brighten and perk up fatigued eyes.

Customer review: "Very hydrating without being too heavy. Has definitely smoothed out my eye area and I do feel that my eyes look less puffy and dull. Makeup sits nicely over the top. Very happy with the results so far!"

This anti-ageing eye cream works wonders for those even with super sensitive skin. This slow-release retinol, combined with nourishing hyaluronic acid, treats and transforms your under eyes to reduce any unwanted fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness.

Customer review: "I haven’t been using this long but have already seen incredible results. My eye area is so much firmer and smoother without any irritation at all. I will always have this in my routine."

StriVectin is a frontrunner in skincare innovation, backed by science. You'll find a super concentrated dose of vitamin C here combined with botanicals that claim to target both warm and cool-toned dark circles. The results from the clinical research are promising, too: 93% reported dark circles are improved.

Customer review: "My nemesis- stubborn dark under-eye circles! I have been using this product AM and PM for over two months under my eye cream. I'm so pleased with the results! The dark circles are fading, and I'm using less concealer, which is a definite win for me."

Powered by a potent blend of vitamin C and peptides to help support the skin's natural collagen production for a firmer, smoother finish. The Summer Fridays Light Aura Eye Cream is enriched with caffeine, the treatment also works to de-puff the eyes for a brighter, more alert look.

Customer review: "I’m a big fan of summer Fridays whole line, including this now - helps depuff and brighten my under eyes, feels nice and luxurious - haven’t used it long enough to know if it helps with dark circles but it definitely brighten the eye area, would recommend."

A little goes a long way with this balm-like eye cream, formulated with potent antioxidants, replenishing ceramides, plant oils and soothing actives, all utilised to refresh and restore radiance to delicate tissue. The stars of the show are eight peptides, five forms of vitamin C and cucumber extract, which brighten and firm for stronger, more even and more youthful-looking skin.

Customer review: "I use this vitamin c eye cream at night and find it is helpful for dark under eye areas. It is light and moisturising, but more importantly there is no perfume and as I suffer from eczema caused by this, it’s a winner for me."

A little goes a long way with this balm-like eye cream, formulated with potent antioxidants, replenishing ceramides, plant oils and soothing actives, all utilised to refresh and restore radiance to delicate tissue. The stars of the show are eight peptides, five forms of vitamin C and cucumber extract, which brighten and firm for stronger, more even and more youthful-looking skin.

Customer review: "I am so pleased with the eye serum As my eyes are quiet puffy normally but since I bought the eye serum my eyes have went down quite a bit and look a lot better so I will definitely buy again."

While Fenty might not necessarily be your go-to for skincare, don't overlook this smart eye treatment. It comes with a separate massage tool to help with the de-puffing process, and the cooling gel cream hydrates and soothes delicate skin.

Customer review: "I was surprised by the eye tool I received with the product. It's small and cute but what surprised me what the fact that it was very refreshing. You don't even have to put it in the fridge, it's already cool. I absolutely love it and I always look forward to using it in the morning. It probably does not reduce puffiness but it wakes you up real good."

This super affordable retinol eye cream from Inkey List is for you if you're looking for a gentle, lightweight introduction to retinol without the hefty price tag.

Customer review: "I love it. I have been wearing this for 4 months and I noticed the skin around my eye is tightening. However, it didn’t brighten my dark circles."

Sunday Riley's five-star eye serum truly lives up to its name - packing a punch with a 6% retinoid complex, niacinamide and bioactive centella asiatica (to support natural collagen production).

Customer review: "I read a few reviews which said that this cream was drying and left the skin red. So I was a little nervous to use, but was brilliant. This could be because I’ve used retinol creams in the past. I was also very careful the first couple of days. I have now bought my second lot and it will become a firm favourite."

Kiehl's recognises that the delicate skin around your eyes requires a little extra TLC from your skincare - a swipe of your go-to moisturiser simply won't meet the mark. Their multi-action cream has been developed to deliver multiple eye-specific benefits. It's charged with antioxidant botanicals like bilberry seed extract, as well as a patented firming and lifting complex called Proxylane. The cream works to smooth, de-puff and brighten the area too.

Customer review: "I am using the anti-aging eye cream only at night. The skin around my eyes has fine lines and wrinkles, not too deep. This eye cream has made improvements on the lines and wrinkles by softening them even more."

People love CeraVe. Everything the brand creates includes their signature ceramide complex, complete with 3 essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid (a dream for drier skin, especially). This cream is more lightweight than its Kiehl counterpart but does a stellar job at comforting sensitive, flaky skin.

Customer review: "Really like this eye cream. Light & not tacky. I do suffer from dark undereyes & this seems to have improved them over the past 3 weeks. Will purchase this again."

La Roche-Posay is well known for its sensitive-skin-friendly formulas. For a soothing effect, this delivers a brighter, plumper eye area while redefining and tightening the eye contour.

Customer review: "I have used this product for about 2 years and find it excellent. What appeared to 'bags' under my eyes have receded, so I absolutely recommend it."

The Milani Supercharged Brightening Under Eye Tint, £13.50, has been taking TikTok by storm, and we're delighted to confirm their Green Goddess Eye Cream is set to go the same way. Made with a nourishing blend of shea butter and cannabis seed oil, it ploughs moisture into delicate skin. It's good, and it won't take long for you to see results.

Customer review: 'I really love this eye cream. It's soft and smooth and because it's extra hydrating it does not cause any creasing under your concealer.'