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What makes them so potent, not to mention effective?
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Together, they offer visible brightening, smoothing, and moisturizing benefits sans irritating side effects.
Scroll on for editor-beloved and board-certified dermatologist picks that keep our undereyes reliably refreshed and depuffed.
Theanti-inflammatory propertiesof ginseng help minimize puffiness while liposome-encapsulated (and therefore stabilized) retinal brightens and smooths.
Commerce editor Sarah Han applying Beauty of Joseon’s Revive Eye Cream Ginseng + Retinal
In other words, it’s more effective and less irritating than your traditional retinol.
Tester feedback:“I’m unconvinced eye creams provide long-term, visible results (e.g.
minimizingthe look of fine lines) without retinoids involved.
Senior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen before applying Man:yo’s 4GF Ampoule Eye Cream
Beauty of Joseon’s Revive has been a staple in that regard.
Just dab a small squeeze onto the fingertip of your ring finger and gently tap until fully absorbed.
This formula pairs cicawith bakuchiol, a retinol alternative, to smooth the look offine lines under the eyes.
Dall’Asen before applying Man:yo’s 4GF Ampoule Eye Cream
Tester feedback:“Am I biased by the cute brand name?
Tester feedback:Deputy beauty director Elizabeth Siegel counts herself among this gel’s many fans.
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Dall’Asen after applying Man:yo’s 4GF Ampoule Eye Cream
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Different Vitalift-A Eye & Neck
Why it’s worth it:Retinal puts the “A” in Dr.
Different’s Vitalift-A Eye & Neck to help smooth crow’s feet and fortify crepey skin.
Contributing editor Deanna Pai applying Skin1004’s Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream
Just be sure to follow thiswith sunscreenin the morning, as retinoids make skin more sensitive to UV rays.
It’s beloved by K-beauty fans and TikTok denizens alike (along with its ever-popularBlack Rice Hyaluronic Toner.)
The formula also containsbakuchiol, which helps boost skin cell turnoveras retinoids dowithout putting sensitive skin at risk.
Pai before applying Skin1004’s Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream
Cho reaches for this lightweight, fragrance-free eye cream because it doesn’t cause her todevelop milia(a.k.a.
non-acne little bumps) around her eyes.
“It’s the best of both worlds, combiningskin care and makeupin one product,” he adds.
Pai after applying Skin1004’s Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream
The combination makes quick work of pesky bags.
Dr. Kim previously shared that peptides boost and replenish amino acids, the building blocks for collagen production.
(After all, that’s the truegoal of Korean skin care.)
Han applying Chain Rabbits’s Bunny Line Smoother
Other standouts of this deeply nourishing, lightweight formula?
Niacinamide andcaffeinetackle and minimize the look of dark circles and provide a nicely cooling sensation.
Content directorKara McGrathlikes how the silky, lightweight texture scatters light without any artificial sparkle.
“The buttery brightening eye cream feels like a big reassuring hug for tired undereyes,” saidSiegel.
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