Eye creams to keep you looking young

The Trilogy CoQ10 Recovery Concentrate is a master at increasing firmness and reducing fine lines around the eye area. With its silky and cooling texture, it also deeply moisturises the skin and revitalises tired eyes. This eye cream works really well under makeup, so use it as a hard-working primer before applying your foundation. RRP $36.95 from trilogyproducts.com.

A super affordable and effective option is a new offering from NIVEA, the Multi Active Soy Eye Cream. The potent soy extract boosts your skin’s own collagen levels, leading to the kind of firmer skin you can expect to get with expensive salon treatments. It’s also proven to reduce puffiness and the appearance of under-eye circles, which comes in handy when you’ve had one too many late nights. RRP $19.95 nivea.com.au.

If you’re desperately craving lighter, brighter and younger-looking eyes to undo the damage of too little sleep, you can’t go past the Thalgo Collagen Eye Roll On. The gel has two active ingredients: The Native Marine Collagen works to hold onto water and deliver hydration to your skin, while caffeine targets puffiness and dark circles. To smooth and brighten your skin, gently massage this gel around your eyes daily. RRP $59.00 thalgo.com.au.

A celebrity favourite since the 40s, Eyesential is an under-eye enhancer that instantly reduces puffiness, fine lines, dark circles and wrinkles. Basically, it forms an invisible film or veil under your eyes, which acts as a barrier to all the signs of ageing. Unlike overnight eye creams, Eyesential is specifically made to wear under makeup. Applied correctly, this product works wonders: Expect people to comment on your flawless, youthful-looking skin. RRP $99.00 eternalcosmeceuticals.com.au.

Antoxidants aren’t just anti-ageing superfoods for your body — they also nourish your skin. If you prefer organic skincare, emerginC’s Scientific Organics Eyelight Cream is a fantastic choice when it comes to combating the signs of ageing. Loaded with natural ingredients like antioxidants, rose hip, bamboo, shea butter and apple extracts, this cream delivers a hit of hydration and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and tired eyes. RRP $55.00 emerginc.com.

If you tick the boxes for a few of the typical signs of ageing, Medik8’s Retinol Eye TRTM is a multi-tasking eye cream that will help all your problems. Containing vitamin A and retinol — the tried-and-tested anti-ageing ingredient used by professionals — this Medik8 product “fills in” wrinkles, brightens hyperpigmentation and firms the skin. It’s suitable for all skin types, but since it’s so potent, just use it every second day. RRP $87.40 medik8.com.au.

Thanks to the powerful combination of La Mer’s trademark “miracle broth”, marine de-puffing ferment and lifting ferment, The Eye Balm Intense encourages circulation and smoothens, firms and hydrates the skin. These powerful ingredients absorb deeply, leaving skin looking clearer, brighter and plumper. With regular use, it can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Using the silver applicator, dab a small amount of the cream around the delicate eye area daily. RRP $270 cremedelamer.com.au.

If you’re looking for a flawless eye cream that won’t drain the bank, go for Neutrogena’s Ageless Intensive Deep Wrinkle Eye Cream. Developed with retinol and hyaluronic acid, this cream hydrates and nourishes the eye area and gradually fights the look of wrinkles. With daily use, the cream works to “fill in” even the deepest of wrinkles — it’s impressive. Please note that if you’re searching for something to hide those dark circles, this cream won’t be much help: It’s specifically formulated to target lines and wrinkles. RRP $29.99 neutrogena.com.au.

Often, the best things come from nature. When it comes to Seacrets’ anti-ageing range and, more specifically, its Regain Age-Defying Eye Cream, this couldn’t be more true. Packed with peptides, aloe vera, proteins, cucumber extract, primrose oil, vitamin C and minerals straight from the Dead Sea, this rich cream is a genius at reducing the appearance of dark under-eye circles. Thanks to its laundry list of natural ingredients, the cream also boosts the radiance of skin, leaving you with that healthy glow we all know and love. RRP $160 seacretspa.com.