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17 eye serums, masks and gels to freshen and brighten
USA TODAY
![USA TODAY Life editors stay up watching Netflix and finishing assignments more than we ' d like to admit. But no one wants that to show. So we tried a variety of products that promise to combat tell-tale signs of fatigue and aging around the eyes, like dark circles, puffiness and fine lines. One of the best for puffy undereye bags? The Ordinary ' s Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG, which provides a jolt of energy for the price of a giant coffee or two; $6.70 at theordinary.com.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/07/30/USAT/b441c3f9-6958-478a-b0ba-79b61bd2256d-ORDINARY-Caffeine5-Product-v1.0.jpg?width=660&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
USA TODAY Life editors stay up watching Netflix and finishing assignments more than we'd like to admit. But no one wants that to show. So we tried a variety of products that promise to combat tell-tale signs of fatigue and aging around the eyes, like dark circles, puffiness and fine lines. One of the best for puffy undereye bags? The Ordinary's Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG, which provides a jolt of energy for the price of a giant coffee or two; $6.70 at theordinary.com.
The Ordinary![Like it ' s cheery yellow package indicates, L ’ Occitane ' s Immortelle Divine Eyes brightens eyes with regular use. And a small application goes a long way, meaning the bottle lasts; $94 at usa.loccitane.com.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/10/10/USAT/88247caa-26cb-472c-9ca6-8476065c6362-Divine_Eyes.jpg?width=414&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Like it's cheery yellow package indicates, L’Occitane's Immortelle Divine Eyes brightens eyes with regular use. And a small application goes a long way, meaning the bottle lasts; $94 at usa.loccitane.com.
L’Occitane![Pharmagel ' s Complexe Eye Beaut é is great for those weeks that feel like they ' ll never end. The individual pads help reduce puffiness, and are even more refreshing after a few minutes in the refrigerator; $40 at pharmagel.net.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/07/30/USAT/4d3bd007-2a4f-4b12-b2c8-f9abdb2bffbc-EyeBeaute_group_1.jpg?width=660&height=445&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Pharmagel's Complexe Eye Beauté is great for those weeks that feel like they'll never end. The individual pads help reduce puffiness, and are even more refreshing after a few minutes in the refrigerator; $40 at pharmagel.net.
Pharmagel![La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar eye cream works on stubborn under eye cirlces when used regularly, and the metal applicator is a nice, cooling bonus; $42.99 at laroche-posay.us.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/11/02/USAT/9a01412d-459e-434c-b672-2c033c7796f4-Pigmentclar_Eyes.jpg?width=373&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar eye cream works on stubborn under eye cirlces when used regularly, and the metal applicator is a nice, cooling bonus; $42.99 at laroche-posay.us.
La Roche-Posay![CeraVe ' s Eye Repair Cream is a favorite of beauty addicts with sensitive skin thanks to its gentle, hydrating formula; $10.99 on amazon.com.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/11/02/USAT/20d7a57e-bf99-47f6-87cd-357833465ab8-Eye_Repair_Cream_0.5oz_FRONT_010_v2_CLNT.jpg?width=494&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
CeraVe's Eye Repair Cream is a favorite of beauty addicts with sensitive skin thanks to its gentle, hydrating formula; $10.99 on amazon.com.
CeraVe![Looking for a minimal pick-me-up? Mario Badescu ' s Hyaluronic Eye Cream ' s light formula left our tester ' s eye area feeling bright and fresh; $18 at ulta.com.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/10/16/USAT/0fe6ab09-9923-4bfd-b7d5-878a32005976-HyaluronicEyeCreamHalfOz.jpg?width=448&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Looking for a minimal pick-me-up? Mario Badescu's Hyaluronic Eye Cream's light formula left our tester's eye area feeling bright and fresh; $18 at ulta.com.
Courtesy Of Mario Badescu![Liz Earle ' s Soothing Eye Lotion -- with star ingredients witch hazel and aloe -- soothes and de-puffs tired peepers; $25 at lizearle.com.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/07/30/USAT/76b0071f-6eb4-4068-880a-153c00a39cfa-Eyebright_Soothing_Eye_Lotion_150ml_Bottle.jpg?width=307&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Liz Earle's Soothing Eye Lotion -- with star ingredients witch hazel and aloe -- soothes and de-puffs tired peepers; $25 at lizearle.com.
Liz Earle![SiO Beauty ' s Super Eyelift patches with medical grade silicone are large enough to plump crow ’ s feet and under-eye wrinkles at the same time -- a win-win; 2 pack for $24.95 at siobeauty.com.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/10/16/USAT/379c0ea4-1a01-4e9e-8ffe-2424188779c9-image001.png?width=624&height=314&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
SiO Beauty's Super Eyelift patches with medical grade silicone are large enough to plump crow’s feet and under-eye wrinkles at the same time -- a win-win; 2 pack for $24.95 at siobeauty.com.
Courtesy Of SiO Beauty![Looking for a mild product that hydrates? Vichy ' s Aqualia Thermal Eye Balm is a gentle, lightweight gel that fits the bill; $29 at vichyusa.com.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/10/10/USAT/d1362922-6571-4194-b6ff-c76a227c29f8-Aqualia_Thermal_Awakening_Eye_Balm.jpg?width=165&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Looking for a mild product that hydrates? Vichy's Aqualia Thermal Eye Balm is a gentle, lightweight gel that fits the bill; $29 at vichyusa.com.
Vichy![Amala ' s hydrating eye treatment moisturizes with a subtle, soothing scent of jasmine, $88 at shopamala.com.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/10/16/USAT/46102c3a-5776-4c6f-a212-90c7a4609936-RejuvenateTargetedWrinkleTreatment_10mlpkg.png?width=450&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Amala's hydrating eye treatment moisturizes with a subtle, soothing scent of jasmine, $88 at shopamala.com.
J.Scafuro![Need a little firming action? SkinCeuticals Eye Cream left our tester with less noticably lines under and around eyes after two weeks of use; $72 at skinceuticals.com.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/10/10/USAT/6ba84926-8251-4c00-81f4-17a7d038ca3d-SkinCeuticals_Eye_Cream.jpg?width=282&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Need a little firming action? SkinCeuticals Eye Cream left our tester with less noticably lines under and around eyes after two weeks of use; $72 at skinceuticals.com.
SkinCeuticals![Lather ' s Licorice Root Eye Treatment is made with natural ingredients like avocado and jojoba that sooth delicate undereye skin; $31 at amazon.com.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/07/30/USAT/bf9b0907-bc5a-48f1-a23d-221e6b75fcac-Licorice_Root_Eye_Treatment_Product_Shot.jpeg?width=640&height=427&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Lather's Licorice Root Eye Treatment is made with natural ingredients like avocado and jojoba that sooth delicate undereye skin; $31 at amazon.com.
Lather![Pure Biology ' s Total Eye Complete Anti-Aging Eye Cream leaves a slight tingle and tons of hydration for more alert-looking eyes; $23.90 at amazon.com.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/07/30/USAT/13224c75-567e-4103-b2fa-1f603d6d9d8e-total_eye.jpg?width=490&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Pure Biology's Total Eye Complete Anti-Aging Eye Cream leaves a slight tingle and tons of hydration for more alert-looking eyes; $23.90 at amazon.com.
Pure Biology![First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Triple Remedy is a lightweight concealer that clearly brightens eyes; $36 at Sephora.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/07/30/USAT/196f948b-d219-4e25-93d0-b94478eae1a3-First_Aid_Beauty_Eye_Duty_Triple_Remedy_FM.jpg?width=660&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Triple Remedy is a lightweight concealer that clearly brightens eyes; $36 at Sephora.
First Aid Beauty![Pull out Freeman ' s Firming Hydrogel Eye Mask before bed for a cooling moment of meditation; $29.49 for a pack of six, amazon.com.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/07/30/USAT/d160cb1b-35da-4d63-9224-b214bc7fb17e-Freeman_Beauty_Infusion_Firming_Hydrogel_Eye_Mask.png?width=562&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Pull out Freeman's Firming Hydrogel Eye Mask before bed for a cooling moment of meditation; $29.49 for a pack of six, amazon.com.
Freeman![Bags are noticeably deflated and surrounding skin looks firmer after using NeoStrata ' s Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy; $84 at neostrata.com.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/07/30/USAT/b8c8c81b-d567-486a-b769-b8394c5c8454-NeoStrata_Skin_Active_Intensive_Eye_Therapy.png?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Bags are noticeably deflated and surrounding skin looks firmer after using NeoStrata's Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy; $84 at neostrata.com.
NeoStrata![The Body Shop ' s Youth Bouncy Eye Mask can be used a night mask or applied as a thin layer under daily makeup. It left our tester with noticeably deflated under eye bags; $32 at The Body Shop.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2018/10/22/USAT/bf72df02-cd74-473b-be93-87c39f02ebb1-The_Body_Shop_-_Drops_of_Youth_Bouncy_Eye_Mask.jpg?width=660&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The Body Shop's Youth Bouncy Eye Mask can be used a night mask or applied as a thin layer under daily makeup. It left our tester with noticeably deflated under eye bags; $32 at The Body Shop.
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