Eye Candy: Diminish Dark Circles, Crow's Feet & Puffiness with Healing & Hydrating Treatments

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Eye creams hold a special place in my heart. First of all, what's not to like? These multitasking miracle workers not only moisturize, mend and minimize fine lines and wrinkles, but they also combat crow's feet, crepiness of the upper eyelid, dark circles and puffiness.

Second, they feel good. Cooling and calming creams provide a rejuvenating rush of refreshment. They're also formulated to smooth and soften without any sticky residue.

Finally, a little dab will do you. You don't need several layers of product to experience the benefits of these luxurious lotions. In fact, most manufacturers recommend using your ring finger to apply a pea-size amount to the eye contour and above the crease of the lid twice each day (morning and evening).

April marks Women's Eye Health and Safety Month. In honor of this special occasion, we'd like to remind you to schedule your annual eye exam. Plus, take a look-see at our fave gels, creams, serums and treatments. They're designed to help you transform your overworked orbs into pretty peepers. 

Beauty is now in the eyes of the beholder!

SHINE: Apothederm Hydrating Eye Cream. BEAUTY: Calm, soothe and nourish tired eyes with vitamin E, peptides and shea butter. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens, phthalates and fragrances. 

SHINE: Éminence Organic Skin Care Lavender Age Corrective Night Eye Cream. BEAUTY: Shea butter, marigold oil, lactic acid and vitamin E restore radiance and diminish the appearance of crow's feet. BEACON: No animal testing. Company plants one tree for each product sold.

SHINE: Clarisonic Opal Sonic Skin Infusion System with Anti-Aging Sea Serum. BEAUTY: Gentle micro-massage technology helps the eye serum, which contains a blend of hyaluronic acid and marine extracts, reach beneath the skin's surface to refresh and revitalize the delicate orbital area. BEACON: No animal testing. Paraben free.

SHINE: Fleur's Eye Contour Expert. BEAUTY: Gold peptides, edelweiss stem cells, shea butter and passion flower oil help stimulate cellular renewal and step up suppleness. BEACON: No animal testing and vegan. Free of fragrances, dyes, sulfates, petrolatum, alcohol, mineral oil and parabens.

SHINE: LATHER Licorice Root Eye Treatment. BEAUTY: Anti-inflammatory extracts, such as licorice root, and hydrating ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid and avocado seed extract, reduce puffiness and ease fine lines and wrinkles. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of sulfates or parabens. 

SHINE: LashEm 3 in 1 Eye Bright. BEAUTY: Tighten and brighten lackluster skin around the eyes with a variety of peptides. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens, fragrances and prostaglandins. 

SHINE: Mineral Fusion Revitalizing Eye Treatment. BEAUTY: Aloe vera leaf juice, hyaluronic acid and peptides maximize new cell production and minimize dark circles. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of gluten, parabens, SLS, phthalates, artificial colors and synthetic fragrances. Supports the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 

SHINE: MoonEssence Contour Eye Gel. BEAUTY: Relieve puffiness and dryness around the eyes with aloe vera leaf juice, cucumber fruit extract, cranberry seed oil and hyaluronic acid. BEACON: Vegan, and free of parabens, mineral oils, petroleum and sodium lauryl sulphate. Supports the Carousel Fund.

SHINE: Murad Renewing Eye Cream. BEAUTY: Mango seed butter, wild yam root extract and peptides repair under-eye damage and restore radiance. BEACON: No animal testing. 

SHINE: Pevonia Botanica Ligne Veux C Evolutive Eye Gel and Evolutive Eye Cream. BEAUTY: Soften and smooth skin's texture, and firm and fortify the eye contour, with hyaluronic acid, hazel and carrot seed oils, and vitamins A and E. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports the Beauty Bus Foundation.

SHINE: Prana SpaCeuticals ReVital Eyes. BEAUTY: Energize exhausted eyes and increase suppleness with reishi mushroom extract, seabuckthorn oil and hyaluronic acid. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens and SLS.

SHINE: Sanitas PeptiDerm Eye Treatment. BEAUTY: Red algae provides anti-inflammatory properties to help reduce puffiness, while peptides and hyaluronic acid soften skin and reduce the effects of aging. BEACON: Paraben free.