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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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'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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Body Shop
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