Thanks to a combination of gentle yet fast-acting retinol SA and hyaluronic acid, Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream, $18, plumps fine lines in about a week while working over time to get rid of deeper lines.
If you want to get rid of major crow's feet, look for a retinol eye cream with encapsulated retinol -- it's able to get down deeper into the skin. Dermalogica Age Reversal Eye Complex, $78, has a "smart" kind of encapsulation that targets wrinkles, as well as niacinamide to brighten dark circles, ash tree bark for hydration and peptides for an even greater anti-aging boost.
Because Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion PM Eye Cream, $55, contains one percent microencapsulated retinol (a rather high percentage for an eye cream), it's also loaded with moisturizing shea butter to negate dryness and peeling.
L'Oreal RevitaLift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream, $17.99, contains a supergentle form of pro-retinol that can even be used on eyelids. If sagging or crepiness is your problem, give your eyes the 360 treatment with this cream.
Yes, you can use retinol during the day — even around your eyes. Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Eye Cream, $70, is designed specifically for daytime use and has SPF 30 to protect your skin while shrinking wrinkles. It also contains caffeine and vitamin C to minimize puffiness and dark circles, respectively.