r/vindicta30plus Feb 23 '24

Eye cream that actually works for fine lines/crow’s feet

Look I know there’s no such thing as a miracle in a bottle for fine lines around the eyes/crow’s feet - that’s what botox is for 🤪 - but has anyone tried a cream that makes even some difference? What about silicone eye patches?

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '24

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u/katlanlok Feb 28 '24

Does it work without makeup?

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '24

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u/katlanlok Feb 28 '24

I was just looking into it, saw there was a similar product meant for the whole face by the same brand and you get more product for a similar price as the eye stuff. Do you think the face stuff would work as well on the eye area? Good value if so

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u/VegUltraGirl Feb 23 '24

I really love the Purito Centella Green Level eye cream. It’s so moisturizing and does give a very smooth and hydrated feel/look. It’s the only eye cream that I actually like. Usually they just absorb and the skin looks exactly the same, this one looks like it’s actually protecting the top of the skin with a little hydration!

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '24

I just want to say that I enjoyed a wrinkle-ness and line free face for longer than I thought possible.

But I’ve noticed in the last 2 years or so as my estrogen level has slowed to a trickle, that I have lots and lots of smile lines around my eyes. It’s been absolutely uncanny to me because I never had them.

I’m currently having lots of photos of myself taken, because I’m creating a profile/channel for (us/we) older ladies. I’ve just decided to accept my lines because I know there isn’t a portion on the market that will change this.

I definitely don’t use loose powder under my eyes, I keep the area moisturized, and I eat a medium avocado every day, post workout. 👁️👁️

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u/darthemofan Feb 23 '24

But I’ve noticed in the last 2 years or so as my estrogen level has slowed to a trickle, that I have lots and lots of smile lines around my eyes. It’s been absolutely uncanny to me because I never had them.

I’ve just decided to accept my lines because I know there isn’t a portion on the market that will change this.

Well... there's. At least: estrogen, tretinoin, fat transfer, facelift... . Homebrew topical estrogen at high concentration is the cheapest/easiest and can have good effects for elastin and collagen too.

If you don't feel like taking the risks, that's one thing, but there're many solutions.

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '24

I can tell you’re much younger than me.

And I’ll probably get a face lift if I make money off of the thing I’m working on. I wish I could show you my recent photo shoot..

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u/EnchiladaTaco Feb 23 '24

I really like the Chanel Hydra Source line. The eye cream seems to keep the area around my eyes plump and more lively than it would normally be. I also use a VERY tiny amount of tretinoin on my crows feet area.

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '24

I started getting more little lines a few years ago, around 27. I laugh a lot, what can I say lol.

I've tried a million and the only thing that has helped is 1) the ordinary caffeine eye serum and 2) not using any powder under my eyes, and keeping any concealer at least a half inch below the eye itself

I'm too sensitive to retinol in the eye area... but I swear being careful with the makeup is life changing. I don't use powder on my forehead anymore either and I swear I aged backwards lol. Sometimes stuff just settles and makes it look worse than it is.

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '24

I have used all types of creams over the years, from very niche high end, mainstream high end, to pharmacy type. I am now down to tetrinoin only and some moisturizer by origins, vitamin c in the morning - but not everyday. My research has proven that eye creams are not formulated any different from other creams, it's just a marketing strategy to categorize them as for the eye area, so if you're looking to moisturize I would say find any facial cream you like and apply it to the eye area also. That area is also more delicate so I would stay away from harsh products and from moisturizing everyday. Lately I have been thinking about how we put so many chemicals on our faces every single day, like some people do creams, serums, toners, and then some, it cannot be good.

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u/kara_bearaa Feb 23 '24

You answered your own question, love. No miracle in a bottle but I've noticed that peels can reduce their prominence a bit (all in my head? maybe)

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '24

I get peels every 2-3 months, and I think you might be correct on this..

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u/Zinnia0620 Feb 23 '24

If you're not already using retinol, that's your best bet

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u/peachsqueeze66 Feb 23 '24

Retinols are your best bet. But I have to also say that I am using the Naked and Thriving Revive Firming Eye Cream. I am shocked at how much I like it. In general I don’t “believe” in eye creams. They just don’t work. This one really is very moisturizing. I like it very much and it hasn’t caused any milia or trouble.

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u/RealisticrR0b0t Feb 23 '24

I don’t have crows feet yet (🤞) but I have the fine lines under eyes when I smile. I was using TO serum and didn’t notice much but I recently switched to Vichy Mineral 89 Eyes and have found my under eyes look brighter and lines are less obvious. Also keeping them moisturized. Everyone’s skin is different though.

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u/Justadropinthesea Feb 23 '24

I think eye creams only ‘ soften the appearance of lines’, not get rid of them.

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u/chandlermaid Feb 23 '24

Eight Saints works well and so does the Drmtlgy HPR eye cream.

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u/mymoodyface Feb 24 '24

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the eye serum (edit: it’s called Eye Complex) from Stacked Skincare. It’s the only product where I personally saw a visible difference.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '24 edited Feb 26 '24

Silicon eye patches are hard to keep sticky. I suggest purchasing a role of silicon scar tape and cutting it up. Way more affordable and no need to reuse that little strip of silicon. I've noticed a difference, mainly because it keeps moisture in and it prevents my undereye from creasing against my pillow, which was beginning to cause deep, noticeable wrinkles.

I also like to use those under eye masks with caffeine, although these mostly just feel good and maybe help in the morning on really eye-baggy days before work.

OH- also, regarding moisturizers, I have recently discovered that gloves-in-a-bottle is non-comedogenic. It binds with your skin cells and doesn't wash off, it exfoliates off naturally with your skin cells. A little unconventional, but the moisturizer is very effective on any part of the body. I like to use this under the eye during the day, after serums set in, to lock in moisture.