Beauty

Look alive! These are the 12 best eye creams that will banish those tired-looking bags

Ageing doesn't have to be synonymous with looking tired.
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Ageing really is a thing of beauty, but the reality is that very few women actually enjoy looking tired.

While it’s great to embrace getting older and reject the idea that we should hide things like laugh lines under thick, cakey makeup, it’s equally great to invest in products that will make you feel confident and beautiful.

Millions of women struggle with under-eye bags and dark circles that appear when they get anything less than 12 hours sleep, which can knock your self-esteem.

Isla Fisher looks fresh faced and like she using an anti-ageing eye cream

Want bright under-eyes like Isla Fisher? Then keep reading. (Image: Instagram)

After all, even stunning Aussie stars like Isla Fisher and Cate Blanchett can use a little bit of help to get those glowing under-eyes we all envy.

So we’ve hunted down the products that promise to banish those tired-looking eyes and have you looking brighter and fresher than you feel.

All of these products are packed with anti-ageing properties that will help minimise those eye bags and dark circles that leave so many women feeling insecure, so you can feel beautiful in your skin at any age.

Keep scrolling to shop our picks for the 12 best anti-ageing eye creams that will have your eyes sparkling.

If you want something deeply nourishing and hydrating, try: Skin Virtue Pure Eye Radiance cream, $60, from Adore Beauty.

If you’re after a ‘holy grail’ skincare product with a cult following, try SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex, $118.30, from Adore Beauty.

If retinol is your best friend when it comes to skincare, try: Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum, $112 from Adore Beauty.

This Vitamin-C infused eye cream is reportedly a favourite of Queen Mary of Denmark. Give it a whirl for yourself for just $64 at Adore Beauty.

The budget-friendly Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream is only $29.99 from Chemist Warehouse. The powerhouse formula claims to instantly reduce appearance of dark circles, wrinkles and puffiness – and 72 five-star reviews back that up!

If you want a cosmeceutical option with plenty of good reviews, try Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream, $114.95, from Adore Beauty.

If you want something that is guaranteed to be cruelty free, try: IT Cosmetics Confidence Eye Cream, $67, from Adore Beauty.

If you want a product backed by plenty of research, try Anti-Aging Eye Cream, $59, from Paula’s Choice.

If you’re a fan of gentle Korean beauty products, try innisfree Green Tea Seed Eye Cream, $40, from Adore Beauty.

If you want something luxe inspired by science, try Dermalogica Stress Positive Eye Lift, $110.90, from Adore Beauty.

If you want something simple that gets the job done, try Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Anti Ageing Eye Cream, $34.99, from Chemist Warehouse.

If you want a product with plenty of natural ingredients, try: Antipodes Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream, $65, from Adore Beauty.

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