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5 Sephora Eye Creams That Work Better Than Botox

February 13, 2018 by Emily Belfiore
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A good eye cream is hard to come by, especially one that is effective in hiding and treating your under-eye circles. Most people turn to cosmetic procedures like Botox to tighten their skin, prevent fine lines and wrinkles from peeking through, and reveal younger-looking skin. But, what if we told you that you didn’t need to splurge on Botox to get these results? Well, it’s true! All you need is a good eye cream, and we’ve found five of the best ones at Sephora!

Just dab some on your under-eyes and you’ll notice youthful, brighter and tighter skin almost instantly! Who needs Botox if you’ve got a good eye cream, right?

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kiehls creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado ($29) 

 

Avocados are packed with amazing nutrients for your body, so it's no surprise that they can work wonders for your under-eyes, too! This moisturizing eye treatment is formulated with avocado oil to provide essential daily hydration and protection, and reveal softer, suppler, and more youthful-looking under-eyes. 

olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème

OleHenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème ($38) 

 

This eye crème gets its brightening powers from its vitamin-c rich formula that targets signs of aging and reduces the look of dark circles. It also acts as an excellent primer for your under-eyes and prevents your foundation and concealer from caking. Keep using this product and you'll see that it revives and illuminates your under-eyes. 

origins a perfect world age defense eye cream with white tea

Origins A Perfect World Age Defense Eye Cream With White Tea ($39)

 

This antioxidant-rich eye cream helps prevent premature signs of aging and protects skin from harmful UV rays and pollution. It also contains 100 percent mineral pigments, which will instantly brighten the eye area.

belief peat miracle revital eye cream

Belief Peat Miracle Revital Eye Cream ($58) 

 

This eye cream is powered by antioxidant-rich peat extract to increase skin elasticity, visibly smooth fine lines, and nourish. "It works to deeply hydrate skin using a blend of natural apothecary herbs, while normalizing the skin turnover cycle to regenerate dull, tired skin. The rich formula absorbs quickly and seeps into the contours of the eye area, leaving it visibly smooth and plump," according to Sephora. 

drunk elephant shaba complex eye serum

Drunk Elephant Shaba Complex Eye Serum ($60) 

 

Okay, $60 is a little too much to pay for an eye cream. But trust us when we say that this eye serum from Drunk Elephant is worth every penny! This silky under-eye serum contains potent doses of black tea ferment and copper peptides that work together to support a firmer-looking appearance around the eyes. 

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Emily Belfiore is a former associate editor of SheFinds. She wrote beauty, weight loss, wellness and celebrity stories for the site. She is a pop culture enthusiast.

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