17 Under-Eye Creams That Actually Work

While logging a full night's sleep seems like a reasonable fix to dark under-eye circles, it doesn't work for most of us. Regardless of how well-rested you are, dark circles can also be caused by genetics, pigmentation, allergies, and thinning skin. Using an eye cream won't banish dark circles, but a select few creams really work, mostly by using high-tech ingredients to constrict blood vessels (which cause dark shadows), diffuse light, and brighten pigmented areas for a noticeable improvement in their appearance. Read on for a list of our favorites.

The Best Budget Eye Cream

The Best Highlighting Eye Cream

The Best Eye Cream for Sensitive Eyes

The Amazon Favorite Eye Cream

The Internet Favorite Eye Cream

The Best Tinted Eye Cream

The Best All-in-One Concealer and Eye Cream

The Smoothest Eye Cream

The "Natural" Eye Cream

The Nongreasy Eye Cream

The Best Eye Cream With Retinol

The Best Eye Cream for Dry Skin

The K-Beauty Eye Cream

The Tightening Eye Cream

The Japanese Beauty Eye Cream

The Blue Light Fighting Eye Cream

The Very Fancy Eye Cream Loved by Celebrities

This article was originally published October 31, 2018. It has been updated throughout. Additional reporting by Aimee Leabon. If you buy something through our links, New York may earn an affiliate commission.