The first lines on your face usually appear around the eyes. The skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the entire body—only about one-third the thickness of the skin on the rest of your face. It dries out and ages quickly, yet many people often skip this area during their skincare routine.
Point 1: Eye cream isn't just for those over 40
Many people think eye cream is "only for when you're older," but that's wrong. Around the age of 28, collagen around the eyes begins to deplete, and fine lines can appear quietly. Start early to prevent them; it’s much harder to fix wrinkles once they've deepened.
Point 2: Don't overdo it—a rice-grain size is enough
The most common mistake with eye cream is using too much. Excessive product is not only wasteful but can also lead to milia. The correct amount is about "one rice grain" per eye; use your ring finger to gently tap it in, and avoid rubbing vigorously.
Point 3: Follow the right order
Eye cream should be applied after your serum but before your face cream. Because the skin around the eyes is exceptionally thin, it needs to absorb targeted ingredients first before you lock them in with face cream. If you reverse the order, a heavy face cream may block the absorption of the eye cream.
Point 4: Distinguish the type of dark circles
- Vascular type (blue-purple): Caused by staying up late or poor circulation—getting enough sleep and gentle massage can help.
- Pigmented type (brown): Caused by rubbing the eyes or incomplete makeup removal—stop rubbing your eyes and ensure gentle makeup removal.
- Structural type (shadows): Due to deep-set eyes or tear troughs—skincare products have limited effectiveness for this type.
When choosing an eye cream, check whether it focuses on firming, brightening, or repair.
Point 5: Lifestyle habits are the foundation
Stop rubbing your eyes, don't stay up late, and remember to blink and take breaks when staring at a computer screen. Without these, even the most expensive creams will be a waste of money.
Progean's Pick: Microcurrent Cell Activating Eye Cream ($498)
A microcurrent eye cream that combines firming, brightening, and repairing in one, targeting fine lines, dullness, and puffiness around the eyes. Use morning and night before face cream; take a rice-grain amount and gently pat around the eye area. Perfect for users over 28 who spend long hours on electronic devices or stay up late.