26 June 2024
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What is an eye contour product and what is it for?
How do I know which eye contour product is best for me?
When to start using an eye contour cream
How do I apply an eye contour product correctly?
The best eye contour product for every need and skin type
What is an eye contour product and what is it used for?
The eye contour is the skin around the eyelids and has the characteristic of being thinner, more fragile, and more sensitive than the rest of the face. Therefore, loss of hydration in this area of the face can lead to the appearance of signs of ageing, fatigue, and stress, earlier than other areas.
For this reason, it is very important to protect this area by choosing the most suitable cream in order to keep the skin looking young and fresh. To achieve the best results, it is advisable to use specific eye-care products, such as creams, gels, or serums, which can help reduce the appearance of dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles, and bags under the eyes, making your eye contour look more revitalised.
Eye products are specifically designed to treat the concerns of the eye area and provide necessary hydration and protection. To offer better results, these products have specific active ingredients and lighter textures than facial creams, which facilitate absorption and minimise irritation. Their main objective is to prevent and reduce the signs of ageing, such as wrinkles, expression lines, bags, and dark circles under the eyes, while providing intense hydration.
How do I know which eye contour product is best for me?
Finding the ideal eye contour product can be a complex task, especially since there are lots of options to choose from. To begin with, it is important to identify your skin's needs, such as reducing puffiness or preventing wrinkles. Depending on these needs, you should opt for the best ingredients to maximise the benefits and achieve a radiant contour. Also, consider the needs of your skin type and any sensitivities you may have when choosing the best product for you.
Once you are clear about the characteristics of your eye contour and its specific needs, focus on finding active ingredients that guarantee the best results to recover your eye contour. Among them we can find some such as caffeine, known for its draining properties, or hyaluronic acid, which helps retain skin hydration and is also a great ally to fill the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines.
When to start using an eye contour cream
Although it will always depend on the specific needs and skin type of each person, experts recommend starting to use anti-ageing products from the age of 25. At this age, the cell renewal process slows down, especially in the thin and sensitive skin around the eyes.
These peculiarities cause signs of ageing, such as fine lines and wrinkles, to begin to show. Therefore, to protect and moisturise this most sensitive area of the face, it is recommended to include a specific product in your skincare routine.
How do I apply an eye contour product correctly?
Regarding the application of the eye contour product, it is essential to follow the right steps to give the best results.
- Firstly, make sure your face is clean and dry, using a facial cleanser suitable for your skin to remove any dirt or makeup. For the eye area, if you are going to use the same product as for the face, make sure it is specifically tested for that area, otherwise, select an eye make-up remover for this area. The cleansing process prepares the skin for the eye contour treatment, and helps it better assimilate its active ingredients.
- Once the eye contour is clean, apply a moderate amount of the product, about a pea size dose for both eyes. Start at the inner corner of the eye and work your way outward, gently patting the cream into the skin until it is completely absorbed.
It is important to be careful when applying the cream, as the skin around the eyes is delicate, and pulling it can aggravate the concern. For best results, apply the cream twice a day, morning and evening. By following these steps, you can achieve a more glowing and youthful look.
The best eye contour product for every need and skin type
For a more effective skincare routine, we'll show you the best eye contour products for every need and skin type, so you can choose the one that's right for you.
The best eye contour moisturiser
If you are looking for a very moisturising eye contour product, you may be wondering what it should look like or what features it should have. Discover the basics of this product below, designed to provide deep and lasting hydration.
- Since the skin around the eye contour is most delicate, depending on your skin's needs, you should opt for products that are tested on the eye contour area, and that help restore moisture to the skin around the eyes to keep it soft and smooth. Ideally, the cream should be hypoallergenic, and a preference is usually given to fragrance-free eye contour products. Some common ingredients in highly moisturising eye contour products include hyaluronic acid, glycerin, aloe vera, and vitamin E.
- There are moisturising eye contour products that also contain antioxidant ingredients to protect the skin from free radicals and other environmental aggressors.
Minéral 89 Eyes Hyaluronic Acid Eye Fortifier
Minéral 89 Eyes Hyaluronic Acid Eye Fortifier
Our first recommendation is Vichy Laboratoires Minéral 89 Eye contour serum. This serum is formulated with 89% Vichy mineralising water, hyaluronic acid and caffeine. It provides intense hydration and a feeling of freshness while reducing the appearance of fatigue around the eyes.
Among its benefits, you will find an extra dose of strength to the skin barrier. It also smooths dry lines, moisturises for up to 24 hours*, reduces the appearance of dark circles, and the eye contour looks more radiant.
If you are looking for an eye contour product that, at the same time, provides intense hydration and helps to visibly smooth the effects of fatigue around the eyes, Minéral 89 Eyes is the product to select for your routine. This formulation helps repair the skin barrier function and the eye contour appears to be revived. In addition, it contains hyaluronic acid to help smooth the appearance of dry lines.
*Instrumental test, 24 subjectsThe best anti-wrinkle eye contour cream
Designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the area, these formulas should have the following characteristics:
- Active ingredients: The eye contour product should contain ingredients such as retinol, hyaluronic acid, peptides, vitamin C, vitamin E, ceramides or niacinamide as they have anti-ageing, moisturising, antioxidant, repairing or soothing properties.
- Moisturising formula: The skin around the eyes is delicate and tends to be dry and often dehydrated, so the best anti-wrinkle eye contour products should have moisturising properties.
- Light texture: The eye contour product should have a light texture that is easily absorbed, facilitating its application and allowing it to spread easily.
Liftactiv Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Firming Eye Cream (Previously Supreme Eye) for All Skin Types
Liftactiv Lifting Effect Cream
Vichy Laboratoires Liftactiv H.A. Anti-Wrinkle Firming Eye Care is a corrective eye contour cream that produces a firming and toning effect on the eyes and is specially formulated for the signs of ageing, as it acts on wrinkles and expression lines around the eyes, it restores a more tonic and firmer look on the eyes. Its lightweight formula absorbs quickly, making it easy to incorporate into your daily routine.
Its tolerance has been tested on sensitive eye contours under dermatological control.
The best anti-ageing eye cream
Finding the best anti-ageing contour cream may not be an easy task. The most important thing in this regard is to select products that incorporate proven ingredients and that the final product has been tested and proven effective in real-life conditions to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area. In addition, remember to incorporate good skincare habits, especially in this area, and a healthy lifestyle.
Neovadiol Multi-Corrective Eye and Lip Care for Menopause 15ml
Neovadiol Peri & Post Menopausal Eye & Lip Care
Neovadiol Peri & Post Menopause Eye and Lip Care from Vichy Laboratoires is formulated to visibly minimise the impact of menopause in the eye and lip area, such as loss of firmness. It reduces the appearance of fine lines and brightens complexion for a glowing and suppler look.
Its formula contains proxylane, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, providing hydration, elasticity, and firmness to the skin. It is also enriched with Omega 3-6-9 essential fatty acids, volcanic water, and caffeine, to deeply nourish the skin around the eyes and lips that becomes more delicate during menopause.
Tested under dermatological and ophthalmological control on women with sensitive skin during menopause.
"Leading up to menopause there is an accelerated loss of collagen; and skin texture becomes dry and loses elasticity."
- Dr. Shahzadi Harper, Womens Health GP and Doctor
Neovadiol Rose Platinium Eyes
Neovadiol Rose Platinum Eye Cream is intended for mature skin, seeking to restore a more youthful appearance to the eye contour. Formulated with a blend of ingredients selected for their properties such as volcanic water, and other active ingredients such as caffeine and calcium, this cream helps reduce the appearance wrinkles, fine lines, and crow's feet. Its velvety texture is easily absorbed by the skin, leaving it soft and supple.
The secret of Neovadiol Rose Platinum Eye Cream lies in its nourishing, energising properties and the incorporation of pink pigments, a special combination of active ingredients. The eye contour looks revitalised whilst radiance and elasticity appear restored. This cream is an ideal choice if you are looking to revitalise the contour of your lips and achieve a younger look during your golden age.
Featured Products
Minéral 89 Eyes Hyaluronic Acid Eye Fortifier
Liftactiv Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Firming Eye Cream (Previously Supreme Eye) for All Skin Types
