Our Editors’ Favorite Eye Creams to Address Dry Under-Eyes

May 05, 2023
Ariel Wodarcyk
By: Ariel Wodarcyk | skincare.com by L'Oréal
Picture of a model lightly touching their under-eye area

I own way too many concealers, and of the formulas I love, most of them are very hydrating. However, as someone with super dry skin, sometimes even the creamiest, most emollient concealers can start to look a little dry on my under-eye area. To help counteract this, I’ve become an avid eye cream user. 


Below are some of the Skincare.com editors’ favorites and my personal go-tos for achieving a smooth, hydrated under-eye area.

Our Favorite Hydrating Eye Creams

CeraVe Skin Renewing Eye Cream

I’ve been using the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser since childhood, so anytime the brand releases a new product, I’m always eager to try it. This drugstore pick delivers all-day moisture and is designed to firm skin and brighten the eyes. Plus, it’s ophthalmologist tested and suitable for sensitive skin.
CeraVe Skin Renewing Eye Cream

Kiehl’s Avocado Eye Cream

You can de-puff, brighten and hydrate dry under-eyes all at once with this eye cream from Kiehl’s. It’s formulated with shea butter and avocado oil, both rich, hydrating emollients. “Emollients have a tendency to spread on the skin and help increase the rate of skin barrier restoration,” Dr. Peter Schmid, a plastic surgeon, previously told Skincare.com. Their ability to reduce moisture loss makes emollients great for dry under-eyes. 

Kiehl’s Avocado Eye Cream

L'Oréal Paris 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid + 1% Caffeine Eye Serum

If you’re craving a boost of hydration but prefer a lightweight serum consistency over a rich moisturizer, we recommend this drugstore pick from L'Oréal Paris. The non-greasy formula helps de-puff and visibly reduce the look of dark circles, while the triple rollerball applicator offers a cooling sensory experience at the end of your skincare routine.

L'Oréal Paris 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid + 1% Caffeine Eye Serum

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream

Tackle fine lines, dark circles and a loss of moisture with this luxury eye cream. Formulated with bifidus prebiotic and hyaluronic acid, it has a silky consistency that visibly smooths and hydrates the under-eye area. By the time you finish the jar, you should also start to notice a visible reduction in the appearance of dark circles and wrinkles.

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Eye Cream

According to the brand, this eye cream was tested on “allergy-prone, ultra-sensitive skin” and ophthalmologist-tested for safety. It’s also fragrance-free, which is another plus for those of us with sensitive skin. Formulated with niacinamide and antioxidant-rich thermal water, we love it for its lightweight texture and soothing, hydrating benefits.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Eye Cream

Youth to the People Superberry Dream Eye Cream

This fragrance-free eye cream doesn’t just hydrate a dry under-eye area — it’s also formulated to smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles and firm your skin over time. It contains vegan hyaluronic acid, plant-based ceramides, and goji stem cells — and it’s made with 100% vegan ingredients. 

Youth to the People Superberry Dream Eye Cream
Photographer: Chaunte Vaughn

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