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Oh, hi, I didn't see you there,
welcome back to the Adore Beauty YouTube channel.
Amy Clark here, Senior Beauty Editor reporting for duty,
and today we are talking about eye creams.
So, do you need an eye cream?
What do eye creams actually do?
Are there different types of eye creams?
Which eye cream should I buy?
All of these questions, I hear you,
and I'm going to answer them so keep watching.
So eye creams are a very divisive topic,
you either love them, or you hate them.
If you have feels about eye creams,
do put your comments down here
'cause I want to know what you think.
So, do you actually need an eye cream?
The answer's no, no one "needs" an eye cream,
that doesn't mean that eye creams
aren't a really lovely addition to your skincare routine
if you have specific skin concerns that you want to target.
And basically there are a couple of different types
of eye care products, one is a de-puffing eye care product.
So that is when you wake up in the morning
and you need a product that's going to de-puff
the appearance of under eye bags.
The second kind is a dark circle eye product.
There are a couple of different factors
that go into play with dark circles.
One is your genes, you know, hereditary,
some people are just more prone
to the appearance of dark circles than others.
Also lifestyle factors like getting enough sleep,
eating right, exercising,
(groans)
all that boring stuff.
So all of those things can impact the appearance
of how your dark circles are looking.
Another thing too about eye products
is that they've been specifically designed
for use around the eye.
So the skin under your eyes is different
to the skin on the rest of your face.
You see that the skin is thinner
and there's actually less oil glands there,
so it's more prone to dehydration.
And when the skin is dehydrated, what happens?
More appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
So, the next kind of type of eye cream
is one that contains a vitamin A product.
So this is specifically an anti-aging eye cream
that contains the active ingredient vitamin A,
which can target the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
So this is the kind of products that you would put,
not here where the dark circle might be,
but more on where we get fine lines and wrinkles
around the sides of the eyes,
crows feet, as we lovingly refer to them.
The last type of eye product
is one that just feels really nice,
so a hydrating eye care products.
So they don't contain ingredients
that are gonna help with the appearance
of dark circles or fine lines and wrinkles,
but they just feel really nice.
and they're just, yeah, a little bit luxurious to use.
So let's go through a couple of my favourites
and the bestselling ones on Adore Beauty
so I can explain how they're different
and who they're best suited for.
The first eye cream I want to talk about
is a brightening eye cream.
So if you have dark circles or you want to tackle
the appearance of hyperpigmentation,
this is the kind of products that you would choose.
And it kind of says it all in the name,
Murad Vita-C Eyes Dark Circle Corrector.
I personally really love this product
and just kind of brightens that whole under eye area
when you use it consistently.
This is way too much.
You need the tiniest amount, I'm talking a grain of rice,
like a really small amount, a little goes a long way.
Kind of has an orangy colour.
As you can see when I'm starting to rub this in,
it has micro radiant shimmer particles in it
that reflect light.
So when you use it in the morning,
no, it's not going to fix your dark circles overnight,
but it is going to temporarily brighten the area.
If you're willing to spend,
and you want to treat the appearance of dark circles,
this is for you.
If you want to treat puffiness,
the appearance of puffy eyes in the morning,
then you want an eye cream that contains caffeine.
So in terms of caffeine eye creams,
we've got your bargain and your bougie option.
This one is $12 from the brand, Revolution.
It's the 5% caffeine solution plus hyaluronic acid.
Essentially what caffeine does
is it helps to stimulate blood circulation,
and when your blood is circulating more,
we're getting more oxygen to that area,
it can help to drain away any fluid
that's sitting there causing puffiness.
This has a very serum-y texture,
a good tip with this is to keep it in the fridge.
So it's a pretty low commitment option
if you're looking for something for puffy eyes.
If you want to target the appearance of puffy eyes
but you also want some other benefits,
so more of the hydrating overall skin appearance
around the eyes,
then you would step up to something more like this.
I personally love the brand Beaute Pacifique,
I'm obsessed with the Defy Damage Serum.
It's suitable for all skin types and for targeting
the appearance of puffiness with the caffeine,
but then it also contains those hydrating ingredients
to help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
by targeting dehydration.
It's got camomile in it, so that's a soothing ingredient,
and it also has some peptides in it.
So it's a little bit thicker gel consistency,
it feels instantly cooling on the skin.
It sinks in really quickly, it doesn't peel under makeup,
so it's not going to muck up your concealer.
Now let's talk about a vitamin A eye cream.
So this is the La Roche-Posay Redermic,
Redermic?
This one, and it contains retinol.
So that is your anti-aging ingredient,
it's a form of vitamin A, and what that's going to do
is help to treat the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
at a cellular level.
Again, you only need a small amount,
it's kind of a light lotion consistency,
doesn't really smell like anything.
This would be a nighttime eye cream,
you would cleanse pop on your eye cream,
then go your serums, then your moisturiser,
or any oils that you like to apply.
Okay, but you might be wondering,
can I just put my existing retinol serum
up towards the eyes?
Depends, if your eye area is quite sensitive
and you find that product to irritate it,
then you want to use a product like this one
that is ophthalmolgo...
- [Woman] Ophthalmologically.
- That's the one.
It's basically formulated and tested
to be safe for use around the eye.
Last, but absolutely not least,
this is the Cosmedix Opti Crystal Liquid Crystal Eye Serum.
Kind of looks like crystal,
some people call it unicorn tears,
but it has this really cool holographic colour to it.
You only need the tiniest amount.
These products are more expensive
so don't waste them unnecessarily by using too much.
- [Woman] Oh, like what we just did now, wasting it?
- Yeah, like what we're doing by filming this video.
(woman giggling) - Sorry.
- It's a light serum, but it also he's a little bit sticky,
so this product does take a little bit longer to sink in.
It's $160 for this petite seven gramme tube.
But if you have the budget and you want something
that's just going to do the most, this is it.
One thing with eye creams to be aware of is milia.
Milia are those little white, hard bumps of Keratin
that sometimes build up under the eye.
Kind of looks a bit like a pimple,
but you can't squeeze them.
Do not squeeze your own milia,
they need to be professionally extracted.
But basically what that happens
is when you're using products that are too thick and rich
on this thin, delicate eye skin.
So if you know that you're prone to milia,
or if you've had it before, then you might want to go
for more of a lighter texture eye serum,
or a really lightweight gel cream.
That kind of rounds up
these best in class products that I'm talking about today.
But if you are one of those people
that just wants to try an eye cream,
you want something nice and hydrating
to pop on and do your makeup,
or at nighttime to feel a bit spesh,
there are some really good options
from brands like a Avene, La Roche-Posay,
Kiehl's do their creamy avo eye cream,
all great options that will really just help
to hydrate the skin under the eyes.
And that concludes this Ted Talk on eye creams.
Moral of the story, use an eye cream
if you A, have the budget,
or B, have a specific skincare concern around the eyes
that you want to target.
If you've tried any of the eye creams
that we've talked about today,
or if you have any feels on this divisive topic,
do put it down here in the comments.
You can watch more videos over here
and I will see you next time, bye.