The Best Eye Creams for Skin Over 50

Tackle the look of wrinkles, puffiness and darkness.

By Allie Hogan, Associate Beauty Editor · Feb 6, 2023

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Eye cream is beneficial at any age, but once you hit 50, you may be more inclined to really look at what your under-eye product is promising. There are a lot of amazing eye creams out there, but they’re not all going to target signs of aging. Although tired eyes are trending, not everyone wants that look. If you’re looking for the best anti-aging eye creams to tackle wrinkles while also amending the look of dark circles, we have a few options for you.

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SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex ($105)

This product claims it helps tackle severe signs of aging, and it really is up to the task. It not only reduces the appearance of dark circles and capillaries while boosting elasticity and skin thickness, it also helps in diminishing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet.

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Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream ($64)

Studies found that this eye cream can hydrate and visibly correct wrinkles in just one week. While that’s enough to sell us, there’s a bunch of other exciting data. After four weeks of regular use, consumers say the skin in their eye area was smoother and the lines between their eyebrows and under-eye wrinkles are less visible.

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RéVive Moisturizing Renewal Eye Cream ($150)

This retexturizing hydrator boosts skin renewal to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The cream renews the delicate area gently so you can achieve brighter, more youthful eyes without any irritation.

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Alpyn Beauty Line-Filling Eye Balm With Bakuchiol and Caffeine ($62)

This balmy cream employs some of the best ingredients out there to promote younger-looking eyes. Plant-based retinol alternative bakuchiol reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. To tackle puffiness, the formula features caffeine and vitamin C to address dark circles.

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iS Clinical Youth Eye Complex ($110)

This multi-benefit product shows some signs of improvement in just a few hours. It’s clinically proven to target areas of concern for stronger, more resilient skin. Expect reduced wrinkles and a brighter, smoother, more hydrated under-eye area.

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La Mer The Eye Concentrate ($260)

This concentrate features La Mer’s signature Concentrated Miracle Broth to promote anti-aging benefits, purportedly reducing the appearance of dark circles and lines in 21 days. Additionally, the silver applicator provides a cooling, soothing feeling while boosting circulation.

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Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Eye Cream ($68)

This widely beloved dark circle, puffiness, dullness and fine-line fighter is absorbent and light, making it the perfect product to pair under makeup. Fresh’s antioxidant black tea complex and noni fruit juice help revive tired eyes and reduce the appearance of aging.

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BeautStat Uyniversal C Eye Perfector Vitamin C ($65)

Vitamin C is a top ingredient when it comes to brightening up the under eyes. While this product focuses on instantly brightening, it also helps blur imperfections. Over time it helps diminish dark circles, crow’s feet and puffiness.