Smile lines around the eyes are usually the first indication that your skin isn’t as plump as it used to be, but that doesn’t mean you have to go regretting every good laugh you’ve ever had.
The easiest solution is to introduce a lightweight eye serum into your skin care routine that minimises the appearance of wrinkles, and layers beautifully underneath your other skin care products and makeup.
Plus, if you’ve never used an eye cream or just find them too heavy for your skin, then an eye serum is the perfect featherweight alternative to integrate into your daily skin ritual.
Not sure where to start when it comes to finding the right eye serum for your skin? Keep scrolling to discover seven of marie claire’s favourites for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
2024’s top eye serum for wrinkles
- COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream, $22.35, YesStyle
- DIOR Capture Totale Super Potent Eye Serum, $157, Sephora
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Dermalogica Biolumin-C Eye Serum, $87.12, Adore Beauty
The best eye serum for wrinkles 2024
COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream
from $22.35 at YesStyle
Best for: Enhancing radiance
Using a combination of uniquely lightweight and moisturising snail filtrate, line-smoothing peptide complex-5, and brightening niacinamide, this formula works to enhance radiance and minimise the appearance of crow’s feet.
Sizes: 25ML
Key features:
- Contains 72% snail secretion filtrate moisturises, protects and rejuvenates
- Peptide complex-5 contains five types of peptide to minimise the signs of ageing
- Niacinamide helps to brighten dark circles
- Free from parabens, alcohol, artificial fragrance and mineral oils
Available at:
- $22.35 from YesStyle
- $33.17 from Amazon Australia
- $49 from Adore Beauty
DIOR Capture Totale Super Potent Eye Serum
from $157 at Sephora
Best for: Tired eyes
If your lack of sleep has started to become visible, we’d suggest luxuriating with a healthy layer of this eye serum under your eyes.
Sizes: 20ML
Key features:
- Bio-cellular longoza technology reenergises tired skin
- Rye extract stimulates the skin and promotes a toned and firm under eye area
- Acetylated hyaluronic acid plumps the skin around the eye area
- Zamak massaging head applicator cools the eye orbital area
- Opens, brightens and ‘wakes up’ tired eyes
Available at:
- $157 from Sephora
- $157 from MYER
- $157 from David Jones
Dermalogica Biolumin-C Eye Serum
from $87.12 at Adore Beauty
Best for: Dark circles
Enriched with a highly-bioavailable vitamin C complex, this lightweight option makes short work of dark circles, dull under eyes, and fine line and wrinkles.
Sizes: 15ML
Key features:
- Contains a highly-bioavailable vitamin C complex
- Brightens dark circles
- Minimises dullness
- Smooths fine lines and wrinkles
- Firms skin
Available at:
- $87.12 from Adore Beauty
- $104.99 from Amazon Australia
- $122 from Dermalogica
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum
from $112 at Adore Beauty
Best for: Firming
Retinol Tri-Active Technology combines three fast and slow release retinols that help to firm, brighten, and minimise the appearance of puffiness, and fine lines and wrinkles.
Sizes: 15ML
Key features:
- Contains Retinol Tri-Active Technology (three fast and slow release retinols)
- Firms skin around eyes
- Minimises the appearance of puffy under eyes
- Brightens and enhances radiance
- Cotton wool grass extract hydrates skin for up to 24 hours
Available at:
- $112 from Adore Beauty
- $140 from Sephora
- $140 from Oz Hair & Beauty
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
from $39.50 at Priceline
Best for: Puffy undereyes
This under eye serum boasts a cocktail of peptides (Matrixyl
synthe’6, RetinoPeptide 189, SYN-AKE, CYTOBIOL LUMIN-EYE, UNISOOTH EG-28, and Eyeseryl peptide), which help to target the first signs of ageing and promote a more youthful-looking complexion.
Sizes: 15ML
Key features:
- Contains Matrixyl synthe’6, RetinoPeptide 189, SYN-AKE, CYTOBIOL LUMIN-EYE, UNISOOTH EG-28, and Eyeseryl peptide
- Reduces the appearance of crow’s feet and under eye wrinkles
- Minimises the appearance of eye bags, puffiness, and dark circles
- Smooths and brightens skin under the eyes
- Caffeine promotes circulation
Lancôme Renergie Triple Serum Eye
from $149 at MYER
Best for: Eyes and lips
Containing a blend of hyaluronic acid, C+Niacinamide, vitamin F and SNK-Peptide, this eye serum boasts potent levels of actives to treat dynamic lines around the eyes and lips.
Sizes: 20ML
Key features:
- Multipurpose formula can be used on the eyes or lips
- Contains a blend of hyaluronic acid, C+Niacinamide, vitamin F and SNK-Peptide
- Treats dynamic fine lines around the eyes and lips
- Depuffs tired eyes
- Works to lift sagging lids
Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate
from $72 at MYER
Best for: Dry skin
This moisturising, ultra-light, cushiony water-gel helps to hydrate the delicate eye area for a whopping 96 hours after application using ‘Auto-Replenishing Lipid-Sphere Technology’.
Sizes: 15ML
Key features:
- Hydrates for up to 96 hours using Auto-Replenishing Lipid-Sphere Technology
- Lightweight, water-gel formula
- Minimises the signs of fatigue, dullness and dehydration
- Suitable for all skin types
Does eye serum reduce wrinkles?
Serums are a lighter option if you find that traditional eye creams are too heavy, irritating or cause milia. Try looking for eye serums that are enriched with ingredients that help to reinforce the natural functions of the skin, promoting a youthful-looking under eye area.
What is the best product for eye wrinkles?
If your skin can handle it, retinol is the best option for minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. However, it’s important to remember to use the potent ingredient mindfully to avoid irritating the delicate skin around the eyes.
Looking to save money on eye serum for wrinkles? Check out our coupon codes for MYER, David Jones and more.
Main image credit: @salmahayek
This article originally appeared on Marie Claire Australia and is republished here with permission.
