10 of the best eye creams for puffy eyes

Late nights. Unhealthy food. Too much alcohol. Sound like your weekend? We hear ya.
While we'll never regret going for karaoke with the girls (even if it was at 2am), it's true that said wild nights always take their toll on our skin. And come Monday, some of us can suffer from a pretty bad case of the puffy eyes.
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If your peepers are starting to show the telltale signs of your lack of shuteye, we highly recommend using one of these 10 eye creams. They’re all wonderfully good at combatting puffiness around the eyes, making them your best friend in the am. Caffeine and skin soothers like aloe vera and cucumber are key ingredients to look out for, or if you're after hydration, you can't beat hyalruonic acid and squalane.
But don't worry, we've done the research for you. Take your pick...
#1 Kiehl’s Eye Alert
You know cucumbers are king when it comes to combatting swelling, and this goodie is enriched with not only cucumber, but alfalfa extracts too, to help cool the eye area, reducing puffiness as a result. But that’s not all! A blend of caffeine and vitamin E also acts like a boost of energy to fight off puffiness and fatigue while moisturising the under-eye area.
Read reviews for Kiehl’s Eye Alert >
#2 Uriage Aquaprecis Relaxing Eye Gel
Providing an instant cooling sensation upon application, this soothing gel instantly decongests bags under the eyes. It continues to hydrate the area for 24 hours, too, helping to leave you looking fresh and wide-awake.
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#3 Dermalogica AGE Smart Multivitamin Power Firm
Skin-rebuilding antioxidant vitamins, protective organic silicones and seaweed extract come together in this eye cream to improve smoothness while also increasing firmness and skin elasticity. Rated four stars from 56 beautyheaven member reviews, you know this cream can deliver!
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#4. Planet Eve Organics Super 5 Eye Firming Gel
A powerhouse when it comes to hard-working botanical ingredients, this gel contains acai berry, acacia, ginkgo biloba, aloe vera and Bulgarian rose to help fight puffy eyes. It also helps hydrate, cool and stimulate the eye area to prevent further puffiness from occurring.
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#5 Natio Eye Contour Treatment Gel
Chamomile, cucumber, cornflower and calendula extracts are the reason behind this eye treatment’s ability to calm the skin and help reduce puffiness. The extracts also work to soften and moisturise the skin, which is key to a youthful eye area.
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#6 Trilogy Eye Contour Cream
It’s the aloe vera in this fragrance-free formula that combats not only the appearance of puffiness, but fine lines and dehydration as well. This product also harnesses the power of gentle plant proteins and powerful botanicals to help encourage a smooth and soothe the eye area with continued use.
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#7 ORIGINS GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream
Like a double-shot espresso for your eyes, this cream will perk your puffy peepers right back up after a big night. The formula contains caffeine, ginseng and magnolia extract to not only reduce swelling and puffiness and increase the flow of circulation, it will also brighten up your whole eye area. You’ll be looking fresh as a daisy!
$45. mecca.com.au
#8. Botáni Rescue Eye Treatment
You can thank the arnica in this soothing and calming gel for its ability to reduce swelling around the eyes. Along with liquorice root extract, it’s the ingredient that’ll leave your eye area free of puffiness and dark circles.
Read reviews for Botáni Rescue Eye Treatment >
#9 Dr. LeWinn’s Firming Eye Cream
The key to eliminating puffy eyes is a lightweight gel, and this eye product is just that. Its hydrating formula helps to reduce the appearance of puffy eyes and fine lines while aloe vera works to soothes tired eyes, leaving the skin looking and feeling refreshed and well rested.
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#10 Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Firming Eye Cream
Tackling all the signs of ageing around the eyes, this cream will take on puffiness as well as fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, dullness
Read reviews for Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Firming Eye Cream >
Do you suffer from puffy eyes? What do you do to help combat swelling around the eye area?
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119 Member Comments
I came across this article and realize how much my eyes needed this..
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These look nice but not for me.. none interest me. But great article.
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Luckily I don't have puffy eyes but if I ever do at least I have a few options I know of .
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I have the opposite problem - not puffy but sort of sunken and dark. I wish there was a cream for that but I feel like it's either fillers, concealer or deal with it!
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I didn't find the Natio one worked for me. but I will definitely be keen on the Kiels
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I have inherited eye bags, not sure there is any cream that can resolve that but I'd love to try the Dermalogica, Jurlique and Origins ones
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Mine is hereditary too, Mum has always had puffy eye bags even when she was very young. Nothing I try works unfortunately.
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I don’t think there’s any eye creams that can save hereditary eye bags sadly!
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I think you're right. Have tentatively thought about having surgery but haven't investigated it. Think I would be too nervous to get it done.
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I'd like to try that Origins one and the Jurlique!
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Kiehl's Eye Alert sounds like a good one. Love the name too!!
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I use a gel in the morning and a cream at night on my eyes.
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Puffiness does depend on what one eats. I am usually whole food plant based almost all raw eater. Then from time to time go somewhere and indulge cooked well spiced and salted vegan dish....waking up with puffy eyes. But this goes away as soon as I start moving with morning practice and after shower.
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Have always wanted to try Dr. Lewinns
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The last couple of months I have really noticed that I need to wear an eye cream or i look awful! It never been a problem before but now.......:(
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Thanks BH for some great recommendations. I don;t suffer from puffy eyes but my husband does and I was looking for eye creams for him.
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Age and puffy eyes I must try some out
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Puffiness doesn’t tend to be my issue but my favourite is the Bobbi Brown eye cream. For when my eyes do get puffy though, nothing a cold spoon or gel eye patch from the fridge can’t fix.
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Once you've found an eye cream/gel that suits you stay with it, until it starts to let you down. The Botani is often available through Rewards Room.
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Thanks for that tip Trish, I'll keep an eye out for it in the next Rewards Room x
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Tigerlily, their Customer Service is brilliant. I had a reaction and they thought it could have been a batch that was compromised so sent me a new bottle and that was fine.
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Oh that’s interesting, so it was a dodgy batch! I’m wondering whether a dodgy batch was sent for the Elucent Even Tone trial I was on recently. That’s great Customer Service resolved the problem for you! More companies should listen up!
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I am so pleased I wasn't invited to the Elucent trial. Hope your skin has settled completely now. Some of the reactions were awful, to say the least - you'd really wonder why so many.
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I love a good eye cream, although my eye issues tend to be dryness and fine lines.
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