Steal versus splurge: Anti-aging eye treatments

Nov 01, 2012 1:52 AM by Elizabeth Mitchell

Posted in How-To / Beauty & Style How-tos

Steal: Olay Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex

Tired and puffy eyes, dark circles — or worse, crow’s feet — got you down? Then pick your head up and finally do something about it . Trust us: There’s no better budget-friendly buy out there than Olay’s Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex. Designed to hydrate and signal your skin to perform the same way it did when you were younger, this product is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and under-eye darkness in just 28 days. Now, how’s that for results? (Drugstore.com, $38)

Splurge: Skin Authority Dramatic Eye Lift With SG4-Technology

A must-have for Glee star Heather Morris, Skin Authority’s highly concentrated, protein-rich formula is infused with anti-inflammatory agents and essential fatty acids to help tighten and lift the delicate skin underneath your eyes. What’s more — it softens fine lines, targets discoloration, reduces the appearance of crow’s feet and heals tired, worn out peepers. (Skinauthority.com, $134)

Steal: Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting Eye Treatment

Turn back the hands of time and really make those peepers pop with Olay’s Total Effects Tone Correcting Eye Treatment. A daily moisturizer and serum that provides sheer coverage, this fab formula targets the seven signs of aging, including fine lines and crow’s feet, dark circles, uneven skin tone, uneven texture, dryness, luminosity and firmness. Simply place small dots around your eye area and rub in until absorbed. For the best results, use it every day. (Ulta.com, $23)

Splurge: Natura Bisse The Cure Sheer Eye

Even out your skin tone and put that twinkle back in your eye! Natura Bisse’s The Cure Sheer Eye does the job of both a concealer and multipurpose anti-aging cream. It visibly minimizes the appearance of wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness, infusing your skin with anti-fatigue elements to give it that gorgeous, youthful glow. (Bergdorfgoodman.com, $115)

Steal: Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging Eye Roller

Get your “roll on” and take years off your age with the help of this miracle, Anti-Aging Eye Roller by Olay. Featuring three precision micro-rollers, all you have to do is click the pen a couple times, massage underneath the eyes for about 30 seconds and voila — puffiness, fine lines and wrinkles are all instantly diminished. (Walgreens.com, $20)

Splurge: Hydropeptide Anti-Wrinkle Dark Circle Concentrate

Wake your eyes right up and leave the concealer at home. With Hydropeptide’s Anti-Wrinkle Dark Circle Concentrate, you’ll never have to worry about dark circles, puffiness, fine lines or pesky little wrinkles again. Plus, this cream also perfectly primes your lids for smooth, crease-free eye shadow application every time. (Hydropeptide.com, $60)