Antioxidants are an essential part of skin care, and their protective benefits are all the more useful when it comes to the thin, delicate skin around the eyes. Not only do antioxidants help protect skin from free radical damage that can lead to early signs of aging, but many of them are also brightening superstars that help fade damage that’s already popped up. Whether it’s vitamin C, caffeine or a mix of a few stellar antioxidants you want them in your eye products—here are some of our favorites.
Antioxidant-Packed Eye Products
Murad Targeted Eye Depuffer ($64)
In addition to vitamin C, ginseng, lily and caffeine, this formula features a micro-current inspired amino acid peptide that promotes firmer, tighter skin. Plus, we love the feeling of the cooling metal, puffiness-reducing applicator against our tired under-eye skin.
SkinCeuticals AOX+ Eye Gel ($104)
This serum in gel formula features pure vitamin C, phloretin and ferulic acid to protect the delicate under-eye skin while reducing darkness and puffiness. It also combats visible signs of fatigue and aging like pesky crow’s feet and fine lines.
Olay Super Eyes Daily Eye Serum ($35)
This affordable formula brings the power of Olay’s beloved Super Serum to the under-eye area that needs a bit of extra TLC. It’s packed with all the ingredients you need for brighter, smoother looking under eyes, including vitamin C, caffeine, aloe vera, niacinamide and amino peptide.
StriVectin Super-C Eye Vitamin C Eye Cream ($65)
A study on sleep-deprived women found StriVectin’s Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum significantly improved brightness and radiance, and now an eye cream extension is here. It promises youthful, firmer, more awake-looking eyes after one week of use. Combine the serum and cream for the ultimate at-home antioxidant eye treatment.
Farmacy Brightening Eye Cream ($45)
Dermatologist-tested and ophthalmologist-approved, this clinically-proven cream is packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin C, honey, cranberry peptides and caffeine. The gentle yet potent formula is safe enough to put on eyelids yet strong enough to help fade crow’s feet and wrinkles over time and brighten and depuff skin immediately.
Youth To The People Peptides + C Energy Eye Concentrate ($48)
If you’re looking to put some more pep into your appearance, try this eye concentrate filled with antioxidant-rich, energizing extracts. The gel serum immediately illuminates, brightens and depuffs.
Revision Skincare Revision Skincare D·E·J Eye Cream ($120)
This power-packed eye cream includes a blend of five antioxidants. It’s clinically proven to reduce signs of aging around the eye, including eyelid drooping, crepiness, fine lines, crow’s feet and loss of elasticity. While it’s great for daily use, it’s especially optimal for use pre- and post-procedure.
Alpyn Instant Bright Eye Cream ($52)
Niacinamide, peptides and reneseed work to improve tone and texture, promoting brighter, firmer skin. Chamomile swoops in to ensure the thin, delicate under-eye skin stays calm and soothed. Pro tip: this cream works well under concealer and even helps blur imperfections.
La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Eye Cream ($50)
This anti-aging eye cream packed with pure vitamin C and fragmented hyaluronic acid is all about hydration. It acts as a daily moisturizer that helps plump under-eye skin and reduces the appearance of crow’s feet and wrinkles.