Top 5 Eye Creams to Buy at Olive Young

Eye cream is usually the last step you add to your skincare routine — but once you start using one, you'll wonder why you waited so long. The skin around your eyes is the thinnest on your face, and it's the first place that shows signs of aging. Walk into the eye cream section at Olive Young and the sheer number of options can feel a bit overwhelming. My approach? Start by figuring out what bothers you the most about your under-eye area right now.

Is it wrinkles? Dark circles? Or just a general lack of nourishment? Narrow it down to one concern, and the choice gets a lot easier.

For an all-in-one nourishing boost: AHC

AHC's Eye Cream for Face is such a staple in Olive Young's eye cream category that you almost can't have the conversation without it.

As the name suggests, it's an eye cream rich enough to double as a face cream. Concentrated collagen and peptides add firmness around the eyes, and it really shines on days when dryness makes fine lines more noticeable. During seasonal transitions, when the skin under my eyes gets flaky and foundation starts cracking, I apply a generous layer before bed — and by morning, the eye area feels noticeably smoother.

The generous size-to-price ratio means you can use it liberally without guilt. It's the kind of product that frees you from the "eye cream is expensive, use only a tiny dab" mentality.

When fine lines around the eyes become a real concern: Eucerin

Eucerin's Hyaluron-Filler Eye Cream has held the No.1 spot in Olive Young's eye cream rankings for a remarkably long time.

Hyaluronic acid fills moisture from deep within the eye area, and the moment you apply it, you can feel fine lines plumping up. It's not an exaggeration — check the mirror right after use and you'll notice under-eye creases looking visibly softer. That instant "mini-filler" effect is exactly why it's hard to switch to another eye cream once you've tried this one.

The texture is a soft cream that layers well under makeup without pilling. If concealer keeps creasing into your eye wrinkles, or if you're in your 30s and ready to get serious about eye-area aging care, this is the first eye cream I'd recommend.

For those stubborn dark circles: Goodal

Goodal's Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Circle Eye Cream targets dark circles in the most straightforward way possible.

Vitamin C derivatives work on melanin pigmentation, gradually brightening the dull shadows under your eyes. Honestly, no single eye cream will make dark circles vanish like magic. But with consistent use, the under-eye tone gradually evens out — that much is real. During a period of frequent late nights, my under-eye area went full panda mode; after about two weeks of dedicated use, I noticed I could get away with less concealer.

The lightweight gel-cream texture absorbs cleanly without stickiness, even in the morning. If pigmentation or dullness under the eyes bothers you more than wrinkles, this is a solid pick.

For a gentle retinol introduction starting at the eye area: Aestura

Aestura's Regederm 365 Retinoid Eye Serum is made for those who want to bring retinoids into their eye-area firming routine.

Retinol is the most talked-about ingredient for wrinkle improvement, yet many people hesitate to use it around the eyes due to irritation concerns. This product channels Aestura's expertise as a sensitive-skin-focused brand, delivering retinoid efficacy while keeping irritation to a minimum around the delicate eye area. The serum texture absorbs more lightly than a cream, making it easy to apply in thin layers.

With minimal flaking or redness — the usual retinol trade-offs — even retinol beginners can start without worry. If your under-eye fine lines are getting deeper and basic moisturizing alone isn't cutting it anymore, this is a great step up.

For gentle, irritation-free moisture: Cosnori

Cosnori's Avocado Eye Cream is the comfortable choice for anyone whose eye area stings no matter what they apply.

With avocado oil and rice extract as the key ingredients, irritation is nearly nonexistent. The texture leans toward soft, enveloping hydration rather than heavy nourishment. It may not be packed with flashy active ingredients, but that's precisely why it works so well for daily, consistent use on sensitive eye skin. Whenever I try a new eye cream, my eye area tends to itch or develop tiny bumps — this one caused none of that.

Rather than expecting powerful anti-aging results, it's the right fit for anyone who simply wants to keep the eye area moisturized without irritation. The price is easy on the wallet too, making it a great entry point for eye cream beginners.

The simplest way to choose the right eye cream for you

When it comes to eye cream, picking the product that matches your current concern beats chasing the most expensive or most famous option every time.

Need generous nourishment for the whole eye area? Start with AHC. Worried about fine lines getting real? Look at Eucerin. Dark circle tone correction first? Goodal. Ready to level up with retinol? Aestura. Need basic, zero-irritation moisture for sensitive eyes? Cosnori is a solid starting point.

Standing in the eye cream aisle at Olive Young, it's tempting to reach for the flashiest packaging or the boldest "wrinkles visibly reduced!" claim. In that moment, just ask yourself one question: "What bothers me the most right now?" — and the decision gets a lot lighter. Eye cream is all about consistency, so the product you can comfortably use every day is ultimately the best one.