Ranked by ingredients
Best Eye Creams
The 10 highest-scoring of the 52 eye creams we scored, ranked on what is in the bottle rather than what is on it. Every score comes from the product's own ingredient list; no brand pays to be here.
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CeraVe$24.99CeraVe Skin Renewing Eye Cream4 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 +1 more. Loses points on safety: moderate comedogenic potential (avg 1.8/5)
Actives: Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Phytosphingosine
A92 - 2
Dermalogica$128.00Dermalogica Smart Eye Density Redensifying Undereye Serum with Growth Factor Complex3 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Hexapeptide-11, Gluconolactone. Loses points on safety: moderate comedogenic potential (avg 2.3/5)
Actives: Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Hexapeptide-11, Ubiquinone, Gluconolactone
A92 - 3
Good Molecules$6.00Good Molecules Firming Peptide Eye Cream3 high-impact actives: Bakuchiol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. Loses points on safety: moderate comedogenic potential (avg 2.0/5)
Actives: Bakuchiol, Bisabolol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
A92 - 4
Vichy$44.99Vichy LiftActiv Collagen Specialist 16 Eye Cream3 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. Loses points on safety: moderate comedogenic potential (avg 1.5/5)
Actives: Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol
A92 - 5
Peter Thomas Roth$36.00Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Collagen Tightening Eye Patches5 high-impact actives: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) +2 more. Loses points on safety: moderate comedogenic potential (avg 1.3/5)
Actives: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Niacinamide
A91 - 6
Peter Thomas Roth$75.00 · 15mlPeter Thomas Roth Un-Crepe Eye Cream2 high-impact actives: Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3), Gluconolactone. Loses points on safety: 1 EU 26 allergen: Benzyl Alcohol
Actives: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tocopherol, Gluconolactone
A91 - 7
CeraVe$9.49 · 14.2 gCeraVe Eye Repair Cream2 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine. Fragrance-free
Actives: Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Caffeine
A90 - 8
COSRX$23.00COSRX 5 PDRN Collagen Vitalizing Hydrogel Eye Patch3 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Collagen Type III, Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3). Loses points on safety: 1 moderate-irritation ingredient: Ascorbic Acid
Actives: Niacinamide, Collagen, Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
A90 - 9
COSRX$23.00COSRX The Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch4 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Collagen Type III, Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) +1 more. Fragrance-free
Actives: Niacinamide, Collagen, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
A90 - 10
Estée Lauder$88.00Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Lift + Sculpt Eye Cream3 high-impact actives: Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3), Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment. Loses points on safety: moderate comedogenic potential (avg 1.4/5)
Actives: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol
A90
42 more eye creams are scored in the Formulate app.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best eye cream?
CeraVe Skin Renewing Eye Cream by CeraVe scores highest of the 52 eye creams Formulate has scored, at 92/100 (grade A). 4 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 +1 more. Loses points on safety: moderate comedogenic potential (avg 1.8/5).
How are these eye creams ranked?
Each product is scored out of 100 on its formula: how well-researched its actives are, whether the label discloses their concentration, the research behind them, and how complete and well-built the formula is. Safety is checked separately — irritants, fragrance, EU-listed allergens, endocrine concerns and pore-clogging ingredients — and only costs points when it falls below 95. No brand pays to be listed.
Are these eye creams fragrance-free?
48 of the 52 eye creams scored contain no synthetic fragrance. 33 lost points on the safety check.
Best skincare by type
Educational only. Scores rate a product's formula, not how it will suit your skin. Patch-test new products, and see a dermatologist for persistent skin conditions. Some links are affiliate links; they never affect a score.