The Ultimate Eye Cream Round-Up

Whether it's puffiness, dark circles, or dull, dehydrated skin, there's an eye cream that's right for you.

Meet our experts: Samantha Tucker-Samaras, Director of Skincare Benefit Platforms for Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies and Andrew Jacono, MD, FACS, dual board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializes in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation.

Read on for picks for every eye problem, plus expert advice on the ingredients that really work. >>

Dr.Hauschka Eye Contour Day Balm, $51.95 at drhauschka.com

Tip: Take a multivitamin. Vitamins A (beta-carotene), C, and E and the mineral zinc have been shown to promote eye health.

Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift, $98 at perriconemd.com

Expert Advice: "Great eye product ingredients offer great efficacy for those troublesome spots around the eyes, in the areas of puffiness, fine lines and dark circles, but would be very gentle and caring of the sensitive skin around the eye," says Samantha Tucker-Samaras.

RoC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream, $19.99 at Amazon.com

Tip: Catch some zzzzs. Being overtired can increase eye strain. Get adequate sleep and your eyes will be as refreshed as the rest of your body.

MyChelle Magnolia Fresh Eyes $38.99 at mychelle.com

Expert Advice: “My top recommended ingredients when selecting an eye cream are tocopherols and caffeine. Green tea extract, in particular, has both and aids in the reduction of swelling and constriction of blood vessels around the eyes, the result being brighter, younger looking eyes," advises Dr. Jacono.

Tata Harper Restorative Eye Creme, $90 at tataharperskincare.com

Expert Advice: Samantha Tucker-Samaras notes, "Soothing products are always in fashion for the eye area. There is something to using cooling cucumber and tea under the eye, drinking lots of water, and getting a full night of sleep."

Origins GinZing, $38.99 at origins.com

Expert Advice: Samantha Tucker-Samaras notes: "A basic important beginning ingredient would be the presence of optical brighteners. We have done extensive research to understand the skin below the eyes, how it interacts with the light, and how we can affect that positively with materials that brighten the skin under the eyes."

Suki Eye Repair Balm, $37.95 at sukiskincare.com

Tip: Shed some light. Don’t strain your eyes by reading or working in a dimly lit area — you can cause strain, which can lead to headaches and fatigue. Keep your peepers protected by ensuring your space is brightly lit.

Raw Essentials Night Time Age Defying Eye Serum, $29 at rawessentials.com

Tip: Stop smoking. Smoking can promote eye diseases because it reduces blood flow to the eyes and can increase the amount of toxic substances (like tar and nicotine) that your eyes absorb. If you’re at risk for diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration, exposure to toxic substances in cigarettes can elevate that risk.

Peter Thomas Roth Laser-Free Resurfacing Eye Serum, $58 at sephora.com

Tip: Limit salt and booze. Keep the pretzels and beers to a minimum, or deal with the bloat and puff in the morning. To rehydrate from the inside, drink plenty of water and be sure to apply a moisturizing eye cream.

Rodial Dragon’s Blood Eye Gel, $45 at Nordstrom.com

Tip: Exercise your eyes. Eye exercise is easy: Just blink several times, then close your eyes and roll them in clockwise and counter-clockwise direction. While doing this, inhale and exhale slowly and then slowly open your eyes.

Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Brightening Eye Gel, $34 at elizabetharden.com

Tip: Wear sunglasses. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage aging eyes just as they can damage skin, and the best protection are shades with UV lenses.

Lancome Rénergie Eye Multiple Action, $78 at lancome-usa.com

Expert Advice: "Choosing an eye cream with SPF protection is extremely important," advises Dr. Jacono. "The skin around the eyes is thinner and therefore more vulnerable to harmful UV rays."