Skincare products for the most sensitive area of the face

What: A triple serum in three textures—gel, emulsion, and cream—featuring trending ingredients like hyaluronic acid, SNK peptides, vitamin C, niacinamide, and vitamin F.

Tester’s Take: Forget tiny tubes you can toss into any bag; this Lancôme product comes in a substantial, beautifully designed bottle. This is our holy grail during these challenging times for both our skin and spirits. Instead of a thick anti-aging balm, it surprises with a lightweight, hydrating feel that suits any skin type and age. It’s packed with moisture but absorbs quickly, giving a radiant glow that works well under concealer or corrector. Each pump releases the ingredients separately, so just a small amount suffices for each eye.

Lancôme, Rénergie Yeux Triple Serum

Price: NIS 379 for 20 ml

What: Known for its makeup products, this brand has launched a skincare line, promising an eye cream that reduces puffiness, smooths fine lines, and brightens dark circles for at least seven hours.

Tester’s Take: Another heavy, fragile container, not ideal for touch-ups on the go. Though it’s not especially moisturizing, it’s effective. After application, there’s a slight tightening sensation as the eye area experiences a lift, even diminishing dark circles. Ideal for daytime use; at night, a richer cream would be beneficial.

Il Makiage, Power Rewind

Price: NIS 399 for 15 ml

What: An anti-aging eye cream that promises to smooth wrinkles and reduce puffiness and bags.

Tester’s Take: For my very sensitive skin, Avene feels like a safe choice. It’s soothing, hydrating, and softening, but requires a bit of time to fully absorb. I found it less compatible with concealer, so I reserve it solely for nighttime use.

Avene, HYALURON ACTIV B3 Eye Cream

Price: NIS 250 for 15 ml

What: A treatment cream with an applicator designed to reduce puffiness.

Tester’s Take: Soft, airy, and pleasant, this cream is great for both the eyes and lips—perfect for areas suffering from extreme dryness. It welcomes concealer over it without issue. The metal applicator is a fantastic feature for reducing puffiness with a cooling effect, though if you don’t have an hour in the morning or infinite patience, you might switch to using your fingers. The applicator, while effective, can be time-consuming.

PAYOT, Smoothing Eyes and Lips Care

Price: NIS 129 for 15 ml

What: A home-use device for eye-area treatment.

Tester’s Take: As a DIY enthusiast who avoids meeting people whenever possible, I was excited to try Jelixir’s device, which offers three modes: gentle warming to enhance active ingredients, a soothing massage to boost blood flow, and red or blue light for skin texture improvement. With puffy, tired eyes and aging skin, I embarked on a daily routine with SANA. The device is easy to charge, simple to operate, and cleans up effortlessly. The massage feature is particularly addictive, providing gentle vibrations at a soothing temperature. It’s suitable for other areas, like the forehead, smile lines, and even the neck, though the small head requires a bit of extra effort for larger areas. Five minutes a day for at least three months should yield visible results—assuming you get good sleep, stay hydrated, and avoid daily tears.

SANA Eye Firming Device

Price: NIS 499