Apply eye cream correctly: recommendations from a cosmetologist

A mistake is considered to be the lack of special care for the skin of the eyelids. The skin around the eyes, in terms of its quality characteristics, differs significantly from the skin of the face. The cream used for facial care is not recommended to be applied to the eyelids. Here it is recommended to use a cream that has o. And understand: how to properly apply cream around the eyes and why you should act this way.

Why do you need an eye cream?

The skin around the eyes and the structure of the subcutaneous tissues in the area of ​​the eye sockets are characterized by a number of life-complicating features:

• The top protective layer of skin on the eyelids is much thinner than on the face. Therefore, the protective properties of the skin around the eyes are reduced, it is easily destroyed by ultraviolet rays and dehydrated by wind, frost, and heat. We feel this as dry skin - the loss of intracellular moisture by skin cells.
• The amount of subcutaneous connective tissue in the eyelid area is insignificant. These are collagen fibers that create a kind of “framework” that is responsible for the elasticity of the skin. When the fibers break down, the skin sags.
• There are almost no sebaceous glands in the eyelid area. Therefore, the skin of the eyelids does not have a protective fat layer, is easily dehydrated, and then becomes thinner and stretched.

A professionally formulated eye cream should have enhanced capabilities to overcome these 'natural imperfections'.

The best premium eye creams

The category includes products costing from 1,500 to 5,000 rubles. They are produced by luxury brands, or brands that produce professional, pharmacy cosmetics.

Eyelid creams in the premium segment, as a rule, have an anti-aging focus and solve a complex of problems associated with the condition of the skin in the area around the eyes. Each manufacturer offers its own unique formulas, specially developed in research laboratories. The cost of such products and brand reputation significantly affect the cost of the product.

5 TheFaceShop Pomegranate and Collagen Volume Lifting

The natural Korean eye cream TheFaceShop Pomegranate and Collagen Volume Lifting opens the rating of premium-segment products.
It is aimed at ages 35+ and is recommended for normal to dry (very dry) skin. It has a lifting effect and contains pomegranate extract and marine collagen. It occupies fifth position in the ranking. Pomegranate extract can prevent the destruction of natural collagen. It contains phytoestrogen, an analogue of the female hormone of youth, which effectively affects the regenerative processes in the skin. Pomegranate accelerates healing, helps exfoliate dead skin and lightens pigmentation. Marine collagen replenishes the deficiency of aging skin's own collagen and prevents moisture loss. Accordingly, it is responsible for smoothness and elasticity, reduces the visibility of wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new ones.

The cream is universal in terms of application time, has a light consistency and is perfectly absorbed. The owners of the product highly appreciate its effectiveness and ease of use.

The volume of the cream is 50 ml, in a durable glass jar with a stylish design.

Pros:

• Rejuvenating effect.
• Natural composition.
• Effective for very dry skin.
• Complex effect.
• Comfort in use.
• Large volume.
• Design.

Minuses:

• Packaging without dispenser.

TheFaceShop Pomegranate and Collagen Volume Lifting Eye Cream

4 Payot Uni Skin Yeux Et Levres

Cream for the area around the eyes and lips Uni Skin Yeux Et Levres from the French brand Payot has the properties to combat imperfections in skin tone and texture and age-related problems of delicate eyelid skin, wrinkles.
The manufacturer presents the product as a leveling and perfecting balm. When used daily, it lightens age spots, improves dull complexion, evens out acne marks, and relieves redness. The skin regains its even, radiant appearance. The cream intensively moisturizes the skin, providing a rejuvenating effect.

Active ingredients: natural extracts of calendula, Asian plants, kiwi, watercress. For the best effect, it is recommended to distribute the cream with special massage patting movements.

The product is recommended for all skin types, 35+. The formula is fragrance-free and good for sensitive skin types. Users note the delicate silky texture and comfortable application. The cream is quickly absorbed and works well under makeup. For example, shadows do not crease and stay on much better.

Product volume 15 ml, in a shaped classic glass jar.

Pros:

• Returns an even skin tone.
• Active hydration.
• Anti-aging effect.
• Versatility of use.
• No fragrance.
• Comfortable consistency.
• Economical consumption.

Minuses:

• Without dispenser.

Payot Cream for the area around the eyes and lips Uni Skin Yeux Et Levres

3 Vichy Liftactiv Eyes Supreme lifting anti-wrinkle

The third position in the premium segment belongs to the eye cream of the French pharmacy brand Vichy - Liftactiv Eyes Supreme.
Anti-aging product for the correction of wrinkles with a lifting effect for the 35+ category. Suitable for all skin types. The product provides comprehensive anti-aging care: it works to eliminate wrinkles, swelling, dark circles, and sagging of the upper eyelid. According to reviews from most women, it works successfully, especially with long-term use.

The active components act in combination, in all directions. Ramnose stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, gradually increasing the elasticity and density of the skin. Caffeine improves microcirculation, reduces excess fluid and dark circles. Escin removes swelling.

In terms of time of use, the product is universal, feels comfortable, without film or stickiness. Goes well with makeup. The product formula is hypoallergenic, tested by dermatologists and ophthalmologists.

The cream has a special dense structure, which is combined with rapid absorption. Therefore, you need to adapt to the dosed distribution of the product on the skin. The bottle is convenient for this, with a narrow opening in the spout. Cream volume 15 ml.

Pros:

• Efficiency.
• Complex anti-aging effect.
• Pronounced lifting.
• Nourishes well and eliminates dryness.
• Safe for sensitive skin.
• Quickly absorbed, comfortable.
• Convenient tube.

Minuses:

• You need to get used to applying a thick consistency.

Vichy Liftactiv Eyes Supreme anti-wrinkle eye contour cream

2 Filorga Time-Filler Eyes

In second place is the product of another French pharmacy brand – Filorga, Time-Filler Eyes cream.
The Time-Filler line is aimed at the global correction of age-related changes: all types of wrinkles, sagging skin, uneven tone. Eye contour cream solves these problems in its own area: reduces expression lines, smoothes the microrelief of the skin around the eyes, tightens the upper eyelid, neutralizes circles under the eyes and dark spots, and even nourishes eyelashes. The product is recommended for ages 35+ and is suitable for all skin types.

The secret of the product's effectiveness is its complex, multi-component composition. The SYN-AKE tripeptide, combined with chronospheres, against wrinkles, is compared in action to botulinum toxin. The formula contains 23 amino acids, 12 vitamins, 6 coenzymes and a number of other components.

Users note when using the cream: improved contour, pronounced lifting effect, including for the upper eyelid, moisturizing, elimination of dark circles. They consider the product absolutely comfortable to use.

The cream is packaged in a stylish jar, 15 ml. It is possible to purchase a mini version of 4 ml.

Pros:

• Compound.
• Pronounced lifting effect.
• Moisturizing and nutrition.
• Reduces circles and wrinkles.
• Comfort after application.
• Economical consumption.
• Possibility to purchase a mini version.

Minuses:

• A jar without a dispenser or spatula.
• Price.

Filorga Cream Time-Filler Eyes

1 Gigi 3D Hyalu Fill Eye Power

The best product in the premium segment is the Israeli professional eyelid filler cream 3D Hyalu Fill Eye Power.
Its feature: three types of hyaluronic acids in the composition and patented Spherulite conductor technology. The product is intended for a comprehensive solution to problems in the area around the eyes 25+. The cream works with existing wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new ones, restores skin elasticity, lightens pigmentation, eliminates puffiness and bags under the eyes. The action of hyaluronic acid is complemented by natural extracts of stevia, albizia, quinoa, lauric acid and proline.

The volume of the product is 30 ml, the tube is equipped with a special vibrating applicator. When applying the cream, the skin receives an additional massage, microcirculation in the tissues improves, and with it the penetration of the cream into the skin.

According to users, the effectiveness of 3D Hyalu Fill Eye Power is at a high level: a quick visual result of well-groomed skin, reduction of wrinkles with regular use, excellent effect of lightening dark circles.

Pros:

• Efficiency.
• Complex action.
• Unique composition.
• Applicator with massage function.
• Quick effect.
• Perfectly brightens.
• Convenient tube.

Minuses:

• Price.

Gigi Cream 3D Hyalu Fill Eye Power

Composition of eye cream

The cream must contain the following components:

• Hyaluronic acid is used to moisturize the skin and fill cells with moisture . Glycerin, oils and ceramides create a protective layer on the skin, thereby retaining intracellular moisture. This preserves youth and good appearance of the skin.
• To strengthen the “framework” of collagen fibers, collagen production stimulators are used. This is plant collagen from wheat germ ; collagen obtained from shellfish shells; collagen obtained from snails.
• , seaweed extracts and hyaluronic acid are added to the cream . These substances not only prevent eyelids from sagging, but are also used as remedies for facial wrinkles.
• To nourish the skin, the cream includes vitamins, microelements, oils and fatty extracts, extracts of berries and herbs .
• , the cream contains vitamin F.

The effects of vitamins on the skin

Vitamins are vital elements for healthy and youthful skin. With their deficiency, wrinkles, swelling and sagging appear at a young age.

The following vitamins are needed for the area around the eyes:

1. Vitamin A (retinol). Responsible for the elasticity and firmness of the skin. With its deficiency, the production of collagen and elastin decreases or stops. Signs of a lack of retinol include the appearance of pigmentation and darkening of the skin under the eyes. Without vitamin A, other substances, such as vitamin E, are poorly absorbed.

2. Vitamin E (tocopherol) . The strongest antioxidant that the skin needs to protect against harmful environmental factors and remove toxins. Lack of tocopherol leads to dry or excessively greasy skin.
3. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) . It has the properties of retinol and tocopheron. Without it, the synthesis of skin framework proteins stops. A lack of ascorbic acid leads to a decrease in the immune defense of the skin of the eyelids, the constant appearance of redness, dark circles and swelling.
4. Vitamin K A vital element for the circulatory system. Protects blood vessels from penetration of toxins.

Types of cream for skin care around the eyes

Creams for the care of the skin around the eyes, like all cosmetic creams, are divided into groups according to the main characteristic of their effect. This is noted on the packaging:

• nutritious;
• rejuvenating;
• tightening;
• moisturizing;
• protective;
• from wrinkles;
• from edema;
• from bags and bruises under the eyes.

Let's pay attention to the last two groups: cream for swelling, bags and bruises under the eyes. One more distressing feature should be mentioned: under the skin of the eyelids there is a dense network of vessels and capillaries. This means that there is constant drainage of liquid media through the walls of blood vessels into the subcutaneous tissues and back. This is how metabolism occurs in the body. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to tissues, and carries away metabolic products and waste products.

Any metabolic disorders (as a result of illness, fatigue, lack of sleep, tension) lead to the accumulation of fluid in an insufficiently dense space under the skin of the eyelids.

swelling around the eyes forms . Swelling is followed by bags - as a result of skin stretching, and bruises - as a result of slowing metabolic processes, insufficient oxygen and nutrients.

In connection with this feature, creams for swelling, bags and bruises under the eyes should have the following abilities:

• Stimulate lymph drainage, increase blood flow and improve blood microcirculation. Thereby relieving the state of spasm of the walls of blood vessels and removing bruises under the eyes. For this purpose, the cream contains vitamin K1 (phylloquinone); horse chestnut extract; cornflower extract; seaweed extracts; caffeine; green tea .
• A mandatory property for creams against puffiness and bags under the eyes is their ability to cool the skin; this effect is provided by mint, menthol, aloe vera, kelp.

Comparison of the best products

To make it easier to compare products for the eye area, all products have been combined into a summary table.

Now we can highlight the clear favorites.

Apply the cream around the eyes correctly: a cosmetologist advises

• The cream is applied only to cleansed skin , preferably treated with tonic 20-30 minutes before applying the cream.
• The cream is applied morning and evening. In the evening, be sure to apply it an hour before bedtime - and maintain a vertical position - to ensure lymph drainage and prevent morning swelling.
• The cream is not so much rubbed in as easily driven in with your fingertips . For one eye at a time you will need no more than a pea of ​​cream.
• The direction of application of the cream is from the bridge of the nose to the temple at the top of the eye socket, from the temple to the inner corner of the eye along the lower eye socket . When applying the cream, apply light pressure between the inner corner of the eye and the bridge of the nose.
• Do a light massage to help drain lymph. To do this, lightly tap the locations of the lymph nodes: first, along the lower edge of the eye socket; then towards the buccal lymph nodes near the ears - from the temple to the ear, then along the nose down to the lymph nodes in the mouth.
• The massage should be done for about two minutes ; can be repeated several times during the day.

Recipes for wrinkles at home

Eye creams for wrinkles around the eyes are much more effective in combination with traditional cosmetology products.

Rating of the best folk recipes:

1. Chamomile-nettle decoction . To create it, you need to mix 2 tbsp. a strong decoction of nettle and chamomile. A small piece of rye bread crumb is poured with warm liquid. After the bread has absorbed the liquid, knead it with a fork until smooth. If dark pigment spots often appear under the eyes, add a teaspoon of freshly squeezed aloe juice to the mixture. The mixture must be applied to the lower eyelids for 10 minutes.
2. Olive cream mask . Liquid from 2 ampoules of vitamin E, 5 ml each, is mixed with 2 tsp. olive oils. The mass is applied to the massage areas of the eyelids and driven in with your fingers. After 15 minutes, remove any unabsorbed product with cotton pads or makeup remover wipes. It is recommended to use the product only in fresh form.
3. Strawberry mask for young skin. Fresh strawberries from the garden must be rinsed with running water and placed in gauze. Next, mash the berries with a spoon until juice appears. The gauze along with the berries should be placed on the eyelids for 12-15 minutes. This refreshes, whitens the skin, smoothes out the first expression wrinkles.

4. Creamy potato . Recommended for those whose eyes are subject to high strain. One fresh potato is chopped on a fine grater. Then a tablespoon of heavy cream is added to the mixture. Can be used daily instead of eye cream. Apply for 5-10 minutes, remove with facial toner.
5. Sea buckthorn mask . Fresh sea buckthorn berries are ground into a paste with 1 tsp. liquid honey. The product is applied to the eyelids for 14 minutes.

Conclusions:

1. Caffeine eye cream is a very effective product based on natural caffeine from green coffee and green tea.
2. Contains many other natural extracts, vitamins, oils and trace elements.
3. Constricts blood vessels and nourishes thin, dry skin.
4. This product is designed to reduce dark circles under the eyes, and at the same time removes fine wrinkles and nourishes the skin.
5. Buyers are satisfied with caffeine creams and gels and note visible results within a week.