Eye contour

By need

• Fine lines and firmness: retinal, bakuchiol or peptides, such as the Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal by Beauty of Joseon or the Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream by Haruharu Wonder.
• Dark circles and dull eyes: formulas with niacinamide or vitamin C, such as the Reedle Shot Vita-Light Eye Cream by VT Cosmetics; see also our dark circles selection.
• Comfort and hydration: soft, fragrance-free textures, such as the Centella Unscented Eye Cream by Purito or the Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream by Cosrx.

Cream, serum or patches?

• Creams nourish and suit daily use, morning and evening.
• Serums are lighter and work well under makeup.
• Hydrogel patches, such as the Advanced Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch by Cosrx, give a quick boost, 15 to 20 minutes before applying makeup.

How to apply it

Use a rice-grain-sized amount for both eyes. Pat it on with your ring finger, which applies the least pressure, from the inner to the outer corner, along the orbital bone and away from the lashes. With an active such as retinal, start with a few evenings a week and protect the area from the sun in the morning.

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