✔️Note your skin needs. Of course, the main thing the best eye creams for sensitive skin have in common is that they don’t irritate sensitive skin. But depending on your skin concerns, you can look for ones that have bonus ingredients to help with brightening, de-puffing, reducing wrinkles, and more (more on that below). “Not all eye creams are created equally, and they each do a different job,” Dr. Zeichner explains. “It’s important to understand what your particular eye issue is when selecting a product. And your best friend’s eye cream may not be right for you.”
✔️Steer clear of irritating ingredients. All of our experts recommend avoiding eye creams with potentially irritating ingredients. “Fragrance-free formulas are often best, since fragrance is one of the most common causes of irritation around the eyes,” Dr. Gohara explains. “Avoid products with high levels of exfoliating acids, strong retinoids (unless specifically formulated for the eye area), menthol, eucalyptus, or essential oils if you are prone to sensitivity,” she adds.
✔️Proceed with caution. Dr. Gohara always recommends starting sparingly with a new skincare product if you’re prone to sensitivity. “Patch test a new eye cream along the orbital bone for a few days before applying it closer to the lash line,” she suggests.
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