molecules, hyaluronic acid, epidermal growth factor, and coenzyme Q10, not to mention idebenone.
That’s why the best way to reap the benefits of these ingredients and stay green is to buy a relatively
inexpensive eye product and add these ingredients yourself. Most of the products mentioned in the
guide allow you to customize them. Just be careful to use active ingredients for use around the eyes
very, very sparingly. The following are my recommended eye-care products, rated from one to three
leaves, with three being my favorite.
Organic Pharmacy Lip and Eye Cream is a very nourishing, almost greasy eye cream,more
suitable for use in the winter. Formulated with eye-bright, antioxidant bilberry, and water-draining
fennel, the cream does a perfect job moisturizing the eye area, but tends to stay on the surface and
travel into the eyelashes, no matter how diligently you avoid applying it away from the lash line.
Thanks to a DIY-friendly jar, you can adapt the formulation according to your needs.
REN Lipovector Peptide Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream provides deep moisturizing with
proteins from wheat and plant collagen from yeast, while beta-carotene works against superficial
lines. Almost scentless and very lightweight, this eye lotion works best for younger eyes or on top of
an intensive eye serum. The airtight bottle doesn’t allow any messing with the product.
Avalon Organics Revitalizing Eye Gel can become your lifesaver if your nights involve more
dancing, web surfing, or diaper changing than actual sleep. Keep it in the refrigerator for a morning
boost of icy goodness. Loaded with calming lavender, depuffing green tea, soothing chamomile and
licorice, antioxidant grape extract, moisturizing hyaluronic acid, and age-fighting peptides, this liquid
gel penetrates almost instantly and can be reapplied without stickiness. I would have given it three
leaves if not for the arnica extract (may be irritating) and phenoxyethanol (definitely not green).
Lavere Ultimate Eye Care cream is a godsend to those who need to deal with the double
whammy of wrinkles and puffiness. Formulated with moisturizing collagen, rose hip and evening
primrose oils, caffeine, grape seed, and ginseng extracts, this cream penetrates quickly and leaves the
skin taut, not sticky. This cream cannot be modified with skin actives of your choice, but believe me,
you really don’t have to bother.
Aubrey Organics Lumessence Rejuvenating Eye Crème with Liposomes is a real gem.
Packed with plant proteins and amino acids, deep-penetrating liposomes with vitamins and
humectants, and more vitamins, the lightweight, nourishing, yet not greasy cream also contains a
plethora of plant extracts and oils that form the basis of every decent eye cream: aloe vera, evening
primrose oil, rose hip oil, white tea extract, and not one but two seaweeds (laminaria and
carrageenan). The airtight bottle does not allow adding any more actives, but this cream is great as it
is.
Green Solutions for Dark Circles
Most green eye treatments moisturize and prevent wrinkles, but not many can handle the problem of
under-eye puffiness and darkness. A mineral concealer may temporarily mask the problem, but the
underlying issue will still exist.
There’s a common notion that dark circles under the eyes form because of waste products