Eye cream for men

The skin around the eyes is very thin and sensitive, and with age, the first wrinkles and dark circles appear on it... It is believed that these are all women’s problems, but what about men? Are their eyes built differently? Unfortunately no.

Men, just like women, need to use various products that care for the skin in the area around the eyes. And fortunately, many cosmetic brands produce creams, gels, masks, serums designed specifically for men (and you can always steal them from your husband if you want).

What does this cosmetics save you from:

1. swollen, inflamed eyelids;
2. bags under the eyes;
3. dark circles;
4. small wrinkles.

The most versatile and easy-to-use products include creams and gels. They eliminate signs of fatigue, restore a healthy appearance to the skin, and prevent the appearance of wrinkles. The moisturizing, softening, smoothing and healing effect of such products will bring your eyes back to life after a busy day at work.

Cream

The eye cream is a rich, nourishing structure. They are recommended for aging and dry skin. They moisturize and tighten the skin, nourish it with essential vitamins.

1. Cream contour for eyelids, O.T.I., RUB 3,010.
2. Firming cream for the skin around the eyes Ultra C, Ultraceuticals, RUB 5,200.
3. Smoothing eye contour cream, Darphin, 3500 rub.
4. Triple action eye cream Men Vita Mineral, Declare, 2310 rub.
5. Cream concentrate against wrinkles, bags under the eyes and signs of fatigue in the skin around the eyes, Vichy, 786 RUR.
6. Eye cream, Jack Black, 2280 rub.
7. Anti-aging bioactive eye cream, Pola, 14,000 rub.
8. Eye cream, La Prairie, 5490 rub.

Gel

Gel for the skin around the eyes is water + active ingredients. The gel is light and more suitable for young skin. It moisturizes and nourishes the skin with moisture and oxygen.

1. Eye contour gel Eye Soother Gel, Shise > Directions for use: apply the product to the area around the eyes in the morning and/or evening along massage lines. Do not rub or stretch the skin.

Dear ladies, if you go to the store to replenish your cosmetics bag, then pay attention to men's products around the eyes. Most men are unlikely to buy something like this for themselves.

And by the way, there are rumors that actor Leonardo DiCaprio regularly uses eye makeup! Whether this is true or not is unknown, but Leo looks pretty good.

Based on materials from the Shopping Guide magazine “I Buy”

In today's chaotic world, physiological aging is significantly ahead of psychological aging. First of all, our age is revealed by facial wrinkles that gather in the corners of the eyes when laughing and displaying other emotions. People of any gender are susceptible to similar age-related changes. An eye cream for men can be that “magic wand” that will improve your appearance and stop early skin aging.

Effect of use

Taking care of aging skin is equally beneficial for women and men. This is especially true for people who are constantly in the public eye (politicians, businessmen, showmen, etc.). Stress, active facial expressions, chronic fatigue, bad habits and lack of sleep - all this leads to sagging of the delicate skin of the eyelids, loss of its turgor and moisture.

Nowadays, a man can feel free to use special care products around the eyes, as they provide the following benefits:

1. relieve inflammation and irritation of the mucous membrane;
2. eliminate swelling of the eyelids;
3. visually reduce “bags” under the eyes, eliminate signs of chronic fatigue;
4. make natural facial folds and wrinkles less noticeable.

Types of creams

Basically, all eye products for men are divided into 3 types.

1. Anti-aging. They are aimed at eliminating the thin “web” of wrinkles that collects in the corners of the eyes after 35-40 years. Such creams help increase the density of the skin of the eyelids, increase the circulation of nutrients and blood flow, which visually provides a lifting effect. Sometimes creams act as a filler - that is, they literally fill expression lines with their composition, which gives a noticeable result for several hours. This cream is suitable for use before going out.
2. Moisturizing. If a man has loved skincare treatments since his youth and takes care of his appearance, you can start taking care of your eyelid skin with moisturizing hydrogels. They saturate the thin and sensitive dermis with moisture, allowing water molecules to linger for a while, regulating the water balance and pH of the area.
3. Corrective. This cream is used by men who are constantly in the public eye and who know first-hand what “makeup” is. The product has a draining effect, hides dark circles under the eyes, and can play the role of a highlighter (reflective function) or concealer (tone evening). Correctors are relevant for people with an active nightlife, crazy schedules, as well as for those who abuse alcohol at night, which provokes severe swelling in the morning.

When choosing a cream, consider age. If at 30-35 good hydration is enough for the skin of the eyelids, then after 40 it needs nutritional components, hyaluronic acid, as well as substances that promote the production of collagen and elastin.

Also, eye creams are divided depending on their use during the day.

1. Night. The formula of the product is enriched with vitamins A and C, as well as oils that do not provoke dark circles and swelling in the morning. During the night, the skin is actively regenerated and nourished with beneficial elements, so in the morning it has a fresh, rested appearance.
2. Day. Such products have light textures (for example, cream-gel or balm for aging skin). To maintain tone and elasticity, look for herbal ingredients in creams, as well as caffeine and hyaluronic acid.

Keep in mind that men's eye cream should have a light, non-sticky structure (mousse, gommage, cream-gel, etc.). Fatty creams weigh down delicate skin and lead to overstretching, and in some cases provoke swelling.

What is inside

Another nuance of choice is the quality composition of the cream, because each component is responsible for certain processes in the epidermis. Let's look at the differences between the various ingredients in the products.

1. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Hyaluronic acid is one of the most popular components in moisturizing men's eye creams. It is produced in the body, ensures the water balance of the skin, its pH, and regeneration. Under the influence of sunlight and along with age-related changes, the concentration of natural hyaluronic acid decreases, the skin gradually sags, and produces less elastin and collagen.
2. Vitamins. Always present in men's skincare products. Group B ensures tissue restoration and healing and eliminates irritation. Vitamins E, C, P and D protect the skin of the eyelids from exposure to UV rays, dryness and cracks. Vitamin H is involved in the formation of collagen.
3. Collagen and elastin. The components ensure youthful skin, maintain its turgor and elasticity, moisture level, and also eliminate expression wrinkles.
4. Antioxidants. For mature male skin, extracts of green tea, grapes, witch hazel, as well as vitamins E and C are often added to eye cream.
5. Retinoids and peptides. Aimed at combating age and expression wrinkles in men and women over 30 years of age. Reduce pigmentation near the eyelids, smooth the skin, promote the production of elastin and collagen.
6. Caffeine. Perfectly removes excess moisture from the epidermis, eliminating morning puffiness and dark circles. It also stimulates blood circulation in the capillaries of the eyelids and produces drainage.
7. Vegetable oils. Basic (avocado, jojoba, shea, walnut, etc.) and essential oils soften and nourish the epidermis, retain water molecules on the surface, and increase the elasticity of the delicate skin of the eyelids.
8. Extracts. In eye creams, a decoction of calendula, birch and rowan buds, and chamomile is often used.
9. Probiotics. Beneficial bacteria restore the balance of the epidermis, accelerate regeneration, and reduce inflammatory processes.
10. SPF The sun protection factor in modern creams is important, since a man on vacation leads an active life and often sunbathes, thereby exposing the skin to radiation, drying out and early aging.

When researching eye creams, choose formulations to which you are not allergic.

How to use

When purchasing a product for the first time at a cosmetics store or pharmacy, a man may be confused about how to use it. There is nothing difficult here, it is only important to remember the simple steps.

1. Apply a little cream to a small area of ​​your hand to prevent allergies. Remember that the skin of the eyelids is very sensitive, so it is important to choose the most suitable care.
2. Clean your face with neutral soap that does not dry out or irritate the epidermis. If you also purchased other skincare products, then know that eye cream can be used after concentrates and serums. But it is not recommended to apply face cream and other products with a dense texture before use.
3. Apply a small amount (a pea-sized amount) to your fingertips and warm up.
4. Distribute the cream onto slightly damp upper and lower eyelids. Gently tap the pads along the orbital bones under the eyebrows, as well as from the outer edge of the eyelid to the bridge of the nose. Light textures are quickly absorbed, so there is no need to rub them in - you will overstretch the eyelid skin and may cause irritation.

Night cream should be applied 30-60 minutes before bedtime, and day cream immediately after morning washing on slightly damp skin.

Eyelid skin care is the key to a “rested” appearance and youth. The fight against expression wrinkles is quite painstaking and lengthy, so it is advisable to prevent their occurrence by regularly moisturizing the skin.

Men's facial skin care, video

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1. Features of men's eye contour cream
2. How to choose an eye cream
3. Fund rating
4. Application rules

Features of men's eye contour cream

Men's skin in general ages more slowly than women's skin, but this does not apply to the skin of the eyelids. © Getty Images

Men's skin differs from women's skin in several ways.

It's more dense.

More prone to fat.

More often irritated (shaving is not in vain).

Unfortunately or fortunately, all this does not apply to the skin of the eyelids. So both women and men have to take care of this area in approximately the same way. In addition, the factors that provoke aging of the skin of the eyelids do not depend on gender. Among them:

external negative factors, for example, ultraviolet radiation;

lack of physical activity;

insufficient skin care.

All these reasons lead to the fact that sooner or later the skin around the eyes becomes drier and covered with a network of wrinkles. And the following troubles can happen to her:

formation of bags and dark circles.

Typically, men's eye cream is multifunctional and combats several problems at once.

How to choose an eye cream

When choosing a cream for the skin around the eyes, you should take into account age and time of year. © Getty Images

When choosing a men's cream for wrinkles around the eyes, you should take into account your age and your own wishes. The consistency should be comfortable (men prefer light gel textures), and the aroma should be pleasant. Ideally, it is better to entrust the choice of cosmetics to a cosmetologist. Sometimes you can rely on the taste of your wife or girlfriend (if you trust her, of course).

Age

Over the years, there is a desire to look not just good, but younger than the age indicated in the passport. This largely explains men’s interest in beauty products.

30 years

As they approach thirty, many men come to the conclusion that they cannot do without a good face and eyelid cream. A network of wrinkles appears around the eyes, and they are visible not only when smiling, but also when the face is relaxed.

40 years

The renewal processes slow down, the synthesis of collagen and elastin decreases, as a result the skin loses its elasticity. Wrinkles around the eyes become deeper, and more powerful products with peptides and antioxidants are required for care.

50 years

Compound

Most often, men's eye products contain the following active ingredients:

lymphatic drainage ingredients (caffeine, horse chestnut extract);

soothing moisturizing extracts (chamomile, aloe);

Required action

Creams for men's skin around the eyes can satisfy the following requests:

Times of Day

In the morning. Apply eye cream after cleansing and toning in the morning.

In the evening. Use the product a couple of hours before bedtime to avoid causing morning swelling.

Season

When choosing a product for the area around the eyes for men, the time of year also matters.

In winter. At low temperatures, the product should be slightly denser than summer. And if you go for a walk in severe frost, it is recommended to also apply a protective cream.

In summer. It is better not to use saturated textures. A gel or light non-greasy cream will refresh the skin and will not leave any excess shine.

Fund rating

According to the editors of Skin.ru, this list contains the best products for caring for men's skin around the eyes.

Anti-wrinkle cream

Anti-aging skin care around the eyes Age Fitness Eye Advanced, Biotherm

The formula is based on the famous spirulina extract. Its main task is to saturate the skin with vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Algae in combination with astaxanthin have an anti-aging effect, reduce the severity of wrinkles and bags under the eyes.

Anti-wrinkle eye serum-gel Force Supreme Eye Architect Serum, Biotherm

Serum for the area around the eyes from the men's series perfectly nourishes the skin of this delicate area, masking wrinkles, and at the same time dark circles under the eyes.

Men's eye cream against bags and dark circles Eye Fuel, Kiehl's

The product with caffeine and vitamin B3 fights bags and dark circles under the eyes, smoothes the skin, visibly refreshes and moisturizes.

Against bags under the eyes

Men's multifunctional anti-aging eye cream Age Defender Eye Repair, Kiehl’s

Caffeine and rye seed extract strengthen and tighten the skin around the eyes. With constant use, dark circles are reduced and wrinkles become less noticeable.

Intensively moisturizing cream-gel Hydraphase Intense Yeux, La Roche-Posay

Well moisturizes thanks to low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, fights puffiness due to caffeine. Suitable for sensitive and dehydrated eyelid skin.

Antioxidant gel for the skin around the eyes AOX+ Eye Gel, SkinCeuticals

The gel texture refreshes the skin, a cocktail of antioxidants and vitamins protects against oxidative stress.

Application rules

The rules for applying cream for the area around the eyes are the same for everyone. © Getty Images

The basic rule for eyelid skin care is to use cream for this area twice a day.

Cleanse your skin with gel or foam.

Apply toner (choose one that is suitable for the skin around the eyes).

Squeeze a small amount of eye product from the tube.

Using the pads of your ring fingers, carefully apply the product to the skin using a tapping motion.

In the evening, use the product two hours before bedtime.

It is good if the application of the cream is accompanied by a small acupressure.