How to apply eye cream correctly to get a quick effect

Beauty is given to man by nature, but it tends to gradually fade away. To maintain a rested and youthful appearance, many girls resort to cosmetic treatments. Often ladies go under the surgeon’s knife or decide to undergo injections. This is a big risk that often doesn't pay off. Moreover, you can improve your skin on your own: to do this you need to know how to use caring cosmetics correctly. The modern market offers many effective remedies that, when used correctly, can work wonders. They will be discussed in this material.

Facts from history

The ancient Romans were famous admirers of beauty. They worshiped not only athletic bodies, but also a healthy appearance in general. It was Rome that became the birthplace of many care products. In an effort to preserve youth and freshness, they mixed different natural “gifts” and tested them on themselves. One of the most popular remedies for improving the eye area has been olive oil. It nourished and moisturized, but this effect was not enough. The brilliant ancient Roman doctor Galen thought of mixing together animal fat, water, wax and almond juice. The mixture was somewhat reminiscent of sour cream and was called “cold cream”. Over the course of several centuries, different variations of this composition were created, but it did not undergo major changes. Advances in chemistry and biology have led to a wide variety of eye creams that can be used today.

Now there are a huge number of types of emulsions:

• Moisturizing. They soften and saturate the epidermis with moisture and help against dryness.
• Nutritious. They contain many useful vitamins that penetrate directly into the pores and heal the face.
• Matting. A special variety for those with oily skin types.
• Anti-aging. Allows you to get rid of wrinkles or reduce their depth.
• Protective. Protect the dermis from the harmful effects of frost or sunlight.
• Toning. These include foundation, BB cream and concealer. They allow you to hide visual imperfections, such as bruises, redness and bags.

Composition and action

To understand how to properly use an eye cream, you need to understand the ingredients included in it.

• Water. The most important part of a cosmetic product. She, as you might guess, is responsible for hydration.
• Emulsifiers. They eliminate one of the main problems in creating skin care cosmetics: the inability to mix between liquids and fats.
• Glycerol. Allows you to moisturize the epidermis. It forms a thin film on the face, which helps retain moisture.
• Hyaluronic acid. Another "humidifier". Responsible for maintaining water balance and stimulates the action of certain components. Smoothes the skin and promotes cell regeneration.
• Collagen. Provides the effect of Botox, increasing elasticity due to the ability to connect and powerfully absorb liquids.
• Haloxyl. It has a whitening effect and helps “from the inside” to eliminate the cause of dark pigmentation under the eyes.
• Panthenol. Penetrates deep into the epidermis and thereby heals small wounds and inflammations. Supports and stimulates the process of cellular renewal.
• UV filters. Protect from the adverse effects of sun or frost. Also known by the acronym SPF (sun protection factor).
• Argireline. Cools the smallest muscles, prevents the appearance of wrinkles and reduces the risk of their deepening.
• Ailiss. The newest substance created specifically for creams used around the eyes. Relieves inflammation and interacts with the capillary system at a subtle level.

Next we will talk about vitamins, which are also an integral part of the composition.

• C. Helps even out skin tone, improve collagen synthesis, and increase elasticity.
• F. Transports oxygen through the pores directly deep into the epidermis, softens and prevents flaking.
• A. Stimulates blood circulation and increases elasticity.
• E. Protects the dermis from the destructive effects of sunlight and frost. Forms a thin protective film that helps retain moisture.

Rating of the best eye creams

Uriage Isoliss Eye Contour Care (Uriage)

– gel with a roller for smooth distribution of the product. It is one of the best remedies for preventing the appearance of wrinkles in the corners of the eyes. The active ingredients are vitamins, acids (glycolic and hyaluronic), as well as proprietary thermal water. In addition to nutrition and hydration, it guarantees visible smoothing of the surface layer of the epidermis.

Uriage Isoliss Eye Contour Care
Lifting gel Green Mama (Green Mama)

– a well-known remedy for overnight tissue repair and prevention of edema. If you apply it before bed, then in the morning there will be absolutely no signs of fatigue or swelling. It consists of safe and hypoallergenic components, suitable for pregnant and lactating girls.

Green Mama
Eyelid skin care cream from Chistaya Liniya – Ideal skin

. A real find for lovers of natural cosmetics. Helps to effectively lighten the surface of the epidermis, deeply moisturize it and nourish it with vitamins. Herbal tea releases radicals and soothes irritated epidermis, and strawberry extract promotes rapid cell renewal. Its closest analogue is Chamomile and Parsley of the same brand.

Pure Line - Perfect Skin
Ultra-precise eye cream from Bielita Laser Like System Eye Cream (Belita)

– this is the strongest Belarusian composition for preventing aging and intense hydration. It contains white acacia extracts, wheat germ oil, glycerin, caffeine, Q10 and artificial tocopherol. The balm is suitable for young skin (over 20 years old). Teana Touch is suitable for mature skin.

Black Pearl Idilica

- another domestic product with excellent reviews. Like some other fillers, it is equipped with a roller to simplify the distribution of the gel. Suitable for young and mature skin, instructions indicate age 26+. It will help with simple problems: expression lines, dryness and flaking. To enhance the effect, a serum of the same brand is recommended.

Black Pearl Idilika
Israeli gel Christina Retinol Eye Cream (Christina)

with retinol is an excellent moisturizing and nourishing balm for the delicate skin around the eyes. Thanks to a powerful vitamin complex and retinol derivative, it brightens the epidermis, tightens it, and helps activate collagen production. Instead of the rather expensive balm from Christina, you can try the more affordable ReNew.

Christina Retinol Eye Cream
Lancome Genifique Yeux

– this is the so-called activator of youth. The composition is very similar to Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye (Estee Launder). Saturates cells with vitamins, collagen and moisture. It will help get rid of excessive dryness and a feeling of tightness, in addition, it will cool the surface of the eyelids.

Lancome Genifique Yeux
La Roche Posay Hydraphase Intense Eyes (La Roche Posay)

contains fragmented hyaluronic acid, which naturally retains moisture in cells. The product provides high-quality hydration and soft nutrition. Does not cause allergic reactions.

cream, which has no analogue in the European segment, with snail mucus extract (Limoni)

– perfectly nourishes the delicate skin of the eyelids and promotes its tightening. Has a regenerating, moisturizing, nourishing effect. Its analogue is the Korean balm Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream (Mizon). It also includes an extract of snail mucus. If for some reason products containing animal products are not suitable, use Missha Super Aqua Relief Eye.

Limoni SNAIL REPAIR with snail mucus extract

How to make a choice

The first question should be not how to properly apply cream for the skin around the eyes, where to find a diagram from a photo, but whether it is necessary at all. There are different types, and they all work differently.

Foundation corrector

In what cases is it required:

• bruises and dark circles;
• the skin is too thin, from under which veins and capillaries are visible;
• redness, bags.

Action:

• lays down in a dense layer, covering imperfections;
• visually hides imperfections;
• evens out facial tone.

You can use Divage BB cream with microbeads or the unique Time Balm Concealer, which you will find in a special section of our store.

Hydration

Symptoms that require moisturizing creams:

• dryness, peeling;
• disturbed fat balance;
• loss of freshness and elasticity.

What is he doing:

• nourishes and moisturizes;
• passes through pores without clogging them;
• creates a film that retains moisture.

Rejuvenating emulsion

Required in the following cases:

• the appearance of facial wrinkles;
• deepening of folds;
• dryness;
• deterioration of elasticity.

Action:

• has a smoothing effect;
• “freezes” muscle tissue;
• improves elasticity.

You can use Librederm with cornflower juice or broad-spectrum hyaluronic cream to reduce swelling and moisturize, as well as other products that will delight you in the special “Cosmetics and Care” section of the Aromacode online store.

Why do wrinkles appear around the eyes?

It's not just about age and heredity. There are many factors that affect the condition of our skin. Here are 7 main ones.

• Lifestyle. Let's start with bad habits. It's no secret that smoking and alcohol are the first enemies of a woman's appearance. Sallow skin color, wrinkles, sagging contours, dark circles under the eyes, puffiness - all these are beacons indicating that it is time for the young lady to think about her health and give up harmful addictions. In second place is physical inactivity. The less you move and walk in the fresh air, the faster your skin ages, loses elasticity and firmness, and the structure becomes loose and thin.
• Psycho-emotional state. You get tired at work, you often get nervous, fatigue accumulates and there is no opportunity to rest - your appearance will say everything about you. Distribute the load evenly, take your mind off problems at work. Stress, overexertion, insomnia are the enemies of female beauty, who are just waiting for the moment to leave a new mark on the face.
• Facial muscle activity. When we talk, laugh, are surprised or upset, 57 facial muscles are used, each of which is responsible for its own area. The more emotional a person is, the more vulnerable his skin is to the appearance of facial wrinkles. This is not to say that you should stop smiling. Knowing your temperament, take care of your appearance in advance, start using eyelid cosmetics a little earlier than expected. And stop wrinkling your forehead and squinting—you can easily do without these facial habits.

• Environment. This factor affects not only the condition of the skin, but also the entire body as a whole. Smoke and dust, exhaust gases, industrial emissions - all this poses a high risk to human health. The solution is to live in environmentally safe areas, close to forested areas. Climatic conditions are no less important. Dry air, strong wind, scorching sun or, conversely, low temperatures and precipitation harm the skin; it requires constant protection and care.
• Nutrition directly affects the quality of our life and appearance. If you want your face to glow with beauty and health, to look young and attractive, plan your diet wisely. Give preference to products containing vitamins B, C, E, D. Vegetables, fruits, fish and seafood, beef and turkey - all this must be on your table.
• Individual characteristics. If you are genetically predisposed to the early appearance of wrinkles around the eyes, take care of this in advance and be one step ahead in planning your care procedures. Consult a cosmetologist about choosing a suitable complex and feel free to start fighting the first wrinkles.
• Diseases. Wrinkles, swelling, bruises under the eyes can appear even in the most attentive young ladies about their appearance - as a sign of illness. The skin of the face loses turgor and becomes grayish in color due to cancer and endocrine diseases, disturbances in the functioning of the hormonal and cardiovascular systems.

Skin is an indicator of the condition of the body. Be attentive to your health!

How to properly apply eye cream: diagram and video

Preparation stage

In order for all beneficial substances to work, it is important to provide all conditions for their penetration and effective operation. So, what to do before applying:

1. Wash your hands in advance to avoid transferring contaminants into your pores.
2. Wash your face using foam or milk. This must be done even if you are without makeup: cleaning agents remove not only cosmetics, but also dirt.
3. Use toner or micellar water for better cleansing.
4. Apply day or night cream to the entire face, ignoring the area under and above the eyelashes.

Application scheme

1. Make sure that the care product is not spoiled: color or an unusual smell can warn of problems.
2. Squeeze a small amount onto your finger. The optimal volume is a small pea. Try not to overdo it: too much creamy texture simply won't be absorbed.
3. Rub the emulsion under your eyes. You need to move from the temporal region to the inner corners and from the bridge of the nose to the outer corners.
4. Promote absorption. To do this, just “walk” with patting movements. The trajectory is the same as in the third point. You can make light claps with one finger or several. Remember that this area is especially delicate and you just need to provide a soft and pleasant massage.
5. Spread any remaining substance on any other area.
6. Leave the product to absorb.

The authoritative beauty magazine Vogue has released a useful video instruction that clearly demonstrates the trajectory of distribution of the cream around the eyes. The video is short but very useful.

What to look for when choosing?

There are cases when women complain that eye cream negatively affects their vision. For example, it may create a feeling of heaviness and fatigue. There are also complaints of another kind: the effect of the cream is completely invisible. Of course, we can talk about low-quality products and manufacturers’ mistakes, but there is another possibility - the product was chosen incorrectly, and therefore has a negative effect, or does not create any result at all. Let's figure out what you should pay attention to when choosing first.

• The composition is number one, there is no other way. That’s why we always pay such attention to this point in our articles and try to describe in detail the action of each component. First of all, you need to pay attention to whether there is any allergic ingredient in the composition. Secondly, you need to take into account your skin type and select a product that can most effectively cope with the problems that bother you.
• Degree of hydration - this factor is based precisely on what type of dermis you have. Depending on this, you may need a serum that contains oil-free ingredients such as glycerin. Conversely, if you have very dry skin and need extra hydration, an oil-based cream may be the ideal choice.
• Aroma - in other products, perhaps this factor does not play such a significant role, but when choosing an eye cream, you should still think about ensuring that the aroma is not particularly strong. Plus, it shouldn't interfere with your skin's natural pH balance.
• Packaging - most Korean creams contain components whose effect is weakened by exposure to oxygen. It is very important to make sure that you buy a cream that has a sealed storage system so that air cannot get inside.

Useful tips

The question of how to properly apply cream around the eyes worried every girl at least once in her life. Over the entire existence of creamy textures, people have experienced them quite well, and based on this experience, many tricks and subtleties have emerged.

• Place the tube in the refrigerator before use. A cooled cosmetic product will have an additional anti-inflammatory effect and give a pleasant feeling. In addition, this will help preserve it for a longer period.
• If deep penetration of all beneficial substances is important to you, then warm the substance in your hands before use. This way she can have a more effective effect.
• Be sure to check expiration dates! A jar that you have been using for a long time could have lost all its “abilities” due to the fact that it has deteriorated.
• Don't apply too much product. Moisturizing is great, but in excess it can cause the skin to appear “bursted” and cracked.
• How to apply eye cream correctly? Massage tapping is the best way to distribute the creamy texture. So you, firstly, improve the penetration of substances into the pores, and, secondly, stimulate blood circulation.
• Regularity is the key to success. Whatever your goal: hydration, rejuvenation or something else, nothing will change just once. Care must become an integral part of your life, and only then will it really work. But not right away: this will take time (at least a month).
• Choose the right products: daytime and nighttime products differ in their action, as they affect different physical states of the dermis.

Tips from cosmetologists

Despite the fact that information about the rules for using eyelid products can be found on the Internet, many women still have questions that only a cosmetologist can explain:

When should I start using it?

Experts advise actively using them from the age of 20. These should be light gels with a nutritional effect. As they grow older, the cream is replaced with another, choosing it taking into account the main one.

After 30 years, the skin begins to lose moisture, so you can use moisturizers. At 35 years old, wrinkles appear - at this age you can start using anti-aging products. 40-45 years is the time when the skin sags; at this age they switch to actively moisturizing and nourishing creams with a lifting effect.

Why can’t the product be applied to the moving upper eyelid?

This can be explained by the following arguments: firstly, the cream can get on the mucous membrane and cause irritation or tearing, and secondly, the necessary part of the cream already gets on the eyelid when blinking, there is no need to further stretch the delicate skin, besides, there is excess cream may lead to swelling and drooping eyelids.

Common Mistakes

Tone

The question of how to apply cream correctly often concerns not only “moisturizers”, but also masking products for the eyes.

1. An overly thick texture can emphasize fine lines and crow's feet.
2. A structure that is too transparent will not cover all the shortcomings.
3. Choose a concealer one tone lighter than your natural skin color: this will look most organic.
4. Do not distribute the corrective substance using your fingertips. It is best to do this with a sponge or a thick brush.
5. Apply foundation only 20-30 minutes after moisturizing.

Care products

1. Lack of preparation. The cream just seems like a very simple substance. For it to work, special conditions must be provided. In one day, a lot of dirt, dust and grease remain on the skin. They clog pores - the main “conductors” of nutrients. Therefore, you need to follow all stages of cleansing.
2. Choosing the wrong product simply won't work.
3. Lack of frequency. As mentioned above, regularity is the most important condition for achieving success. People who use the contents of the tube only when they remember have less effect than those who do it every day.
4. Errors in application. If you do not smear the texture with circular movements, the product will not lose its properties. However, the correct trajectory will improve blood flow and enhance the positive effect.

Video: how to properly apply cream around the eyes

Maintaining the beauty and freshness of the eyelid area is one of the most important issues in the beauty industry. In the following videos, experienced bloggers share their experiences and rules for using cosmetic products.

About everything at once

Elena Krygina, one of the most influential beauty bloggers, told her viewers, it seems, about all the intricacies of self-care. In this video, she analyzed the most popular products in depth and in detail and shared her own opinion about each of them.

Advice for young people

From this video you will learn about the best products in the field and what effect they have on the epidermis. The tips are suitable for girls from 20 to 30 years old: the blogger will talk about measures to prevent premature aging and ways to eliminate signs of fatigue.

For older ladies

You can't tell from this lady's appearance that she is 44 years old. In the video, she clearly demonstrates her daily skincare routine and shares the secrets of beauty and longevity.

Features of caring for delicate skin around the eyes

The area around the eyes lacks a sufficient number of sebaceous glands. Because of this, the natural hydration and nutrition of this area is poor compared to other areas of the skin. Over time, dryness leads to wrinkles. Another reason why careful care of this area is required is the presence of a large number of facial muscles and frequent blinking.

The area of ​​skin around the eyes is 6 times thinner than the skin on the cheeks.

This feature makes this area vulnerable and favorable to the appearance of furrows, creases and swelling. At an early age, the skin is capable of independently saturating with moisture and regulating skin secretions, but the eyelid area requires caring and supporting actions almost from adolescence.

How to choose a cosmetic product

One of the most important issues is the selection of emulsion. Here are some tips on how not to make mistakes.

• Keep your goals in mind. Buy the product depending on what effect you want to achieve. Just need to cover up bags and bruises? Choose a corrector. Want to stop aging? A tube marked “anti-aging” is your choice. Need hydration and gentle care? Take something nutritious.
• Check the ingredients. One of the points above described the most commonly used components - this may help.
• Look at the expiration date.
• Remember your skin type. Dry skin types need more hydration, oily skin types need something mattifying, and combination skin types need something supportive.
• Focus on your favorite brands and companies. This will allow you not to make a mistake with the quality.
• Buy cosmetics only from trusted sellers. This way you will protect yourself from counterfeits and other troubles.

Proper care of the eyelid area is a set of procedures and requirements, including regularity, high-quality cosmetics and their correct use. And you can find a variety of products for caring for different areas of the face, including the eyelids, in the special section of our Aromacode store.

Now you know how to properly use eye cream and the videos that complement the article will expand your knowledge on the topic. You have every chance to maintain youth and freshness! In fact, it is not so difficult, you just have to follow the rules and avoid common mistakes. Good luck!

Types of eye creams

Depending on the purpose, there are different types of eyelid creams:

• Anti-aging
  . Aimed at strengthening fibers, activating the production of collagen and elastane, as well as protecting the skin. Helps improve nutrition and hydration. Some also provide enhanced nutrition. This is the eyelid restoration cream Vichy Liftactiv Yeux (Vichy), Evalar Laura, Eveline Cosmetics Argan Oil (Eveline), Holy Land Cosmetics Q10 Coenzyme Energizer Eye (Holy Land), Christian Dior Hydra Life Pro-Youth Sorbet (Dior), etc. d.;
• Moisturizing
  . Provide a normal level of moisture in cells and maintain balance. These are Faberlic Elixir for recovery, Rose Oil of Bulgaria (Rose of Bulgaria), Origins Ginzing (Origin), H2O Plus and others;
• Decongestants
  . Necessary for quick skin tightening and elimination of “bags” under the eyes. Presented are Lumene Time Freeze firming eye cream (Lumene), Chanel Le Lift (Chanel), Noni Care Intensiv (Noni), Skin Doctors YouthCell Youth Activating (Skin Doctor), others;
• Whitening
  . Thanks to various components, they lighten the epidermis and reduce the rate of melanin synthesis. Lifebuoy, Swati ayurveda Herbal (Swati), Ziaja Natural (Zhiya), Dr Hauschka Augen creme, Miracle Lukoshko Parsley.