Many women and even some men experience skin problems, such as under eye puffiness and dark circles. These problems can be simply due to genetics or lack of sleep, according to the website Informed Beauty. There are many different under eye creams available to treat and conceal under eye problems and it can be difficult for consumers to choose which one is best for them.
Step 1
Consider what type of beauty problem you want to treat under your eyes. There are all types of ingredients used in eye creams, and some are better for treating specific problems like puffiness, rather than dark circles under the eye. CBS News explains that dark circles under the eyes and puffiness are best treated with products that have vitamins like Vitamin C and Vitamin K. Wrinkles and lines under the eyes tend to respond better to retinoids, according to CBS News. Look for a product with the right type of ingredients for what you want to treat.
Step 2
Go to a department store and ask for samples of various eye creams to test. Many kiosks at department stores will gladly give out free samples of their newest products, if you only ask. Trying a few products will give you an idea for how each under eye cream smells, how it feels and well it absorbs when you apply it.
Step 3
Read reviews online of all the different eye creams before deciding to purchase any one. You can do this by going to RealSelf.com or ConsumerReports.org and typing in the term "eye cream" in the search tool. Sometimes the most expensive under eye cream is rated the lowest of all, among people who've actually tried all the different brands. You may find that you want to buy the one specific under eye cream that has the best ratings.
Step 4
Compare the cost between name-brand over the counter eye creams and generic eye creams. High-end under eye creams can literally cost hundreds of dollars, but drug stores manufacture similar products which sell for a fraction of the cost. Consumer Reports tested various under eye creams on over 100 women for a six-week period. They found that the cheapest under eye creams from drug stores were equally as effective as the most expensive under eye cream, which costs $95. Therefore, when looking for under eye creams, you may want to go with the least expensive choice.
Things You'll Need
- Samples of different under eye creams
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