11 Best Eye Creams for Sensitive Skin, According to Dermatologists

Skinceuticals’ cult-favorite A.G.E. Advanced Eye for Dark Circles is one of Dr. Turner’s top picks for sensitive skin and eyes. “This product contains hydrating ingredients making it a great choice for dry eyes and it is also free of alcohols or dyes which can be irritating to delicate eyelid skin,” he says. “It’s packed with antioxidants for skin brightening and also contains caffeine, a favorite active for under eye use.

As a bonus, it also contains optical diffusers that help brighten the under eye for daytime use while the active ingredients get to work on the skin below, adds Dr. Turner. At another steep price point, actual customers insist that it’s worth the investment. “I am in my forties and starting to see fine lines which I hate. Using this eye product helps minimize the appearance of the fine lines and helps my makeup look better,” one wrote.

“I love this for fine lines and texture,” wrote another. “It melts into my skin and doesn’t feel greasy. I also use it under makeup and at night and I love it for both! Fantastic eye cream.

If you prefer your eye creams on the heavier side, consider SkinCeuticals Eye Balm Hydrating Cream. “For those who appreciate a richer texture, I like the formula, which is quite nourishing but not very heavy on the skin,” says Dr. Turner. “The anti-aging benefits in this formula are provided by plant-derived ingredients like soy isoflavones and silymarin rather than ones that could irritate the eyes, like retinol or glycolic acid. A balm texture is also more likely to stay put where it’s applied than thinner formulas, which tend to migrate.”