The Best Caffeine Eye Creams Are Powerful Enough To Fade Dark Circles
Of all the eye-minded formulas on the shelf, the best caffeine eye creams have begun taking up more and more real estate. These eye creams use the active ingredient – which you might know best from your morning cup of coffee – since it also works to tighten and brighten the eye area in one fell swoop.
Vogue’s favourite caffeine eye creams at a glance:
La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Anti-Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream
“If your issue is dark circles due to blood vessels or mild puffiness in the undereye area, then topical caffeine may be helpful to temporarily constrict the blood vessels and decrease any excess fluid,” says Gloria Lin, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology in New York who notes that that makes it a good option for those looking for quick (albeit temporary) reduction in under-eye puffiness.
Think of it this way: “Caffeine is like slipping on chic, oversized sunglasses first thing in the morning – instantly disguising fatigue and giving your undereyes a more polished, pulled-together look,” says Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New Haven, CT. With that in mind, scroll ahead for the caffeine eye creams worth adding to your skincare routine; plus, everything you need to know about choosing the one for you.