The Curator: 8 best eye creams to try in 2026 – National

If bounce and firmness are at the top of your wish list, this K-beauty favourite delivers. Powered by PDRN (aka salmon DNA extract) and peptides, it helps support collagen production while smoothing the look of fine lines. Bonus: the lightweight formula absorbs quickly, making it ideal for layering under makeup.

The overnight reset of your dreams, this silky gel-cream targets dark circles and dryness with the brand’s signature Advanced Night Repair technology, helping brighten and smooth while you sleep. Wake up looking well-rested–even if you aren’t.

Puffy mornings don’t stand a chance against this soothing roll-on eye serum. With 5 per cent niacinamide to visibly brighten plus hydrating squalane, it helps reduce the look of under-eye bags while boosting radiance. Pro tip: Keep it in the fridge for an extra cooling effect.

This seriously silky formula melts into skin, cocooning the under-eye area in rich hydration. Infused with silk extract and line-smoothing whey protein, it softens the look of fine lines while creating a smooth canvas for concealer. Luxe, yes–but worth it.

When your under-eyes feel tight or crepey, reach for this dermatologist-loved staple. Packed with hyaluronic acid and three essential ceramides, it delivers lasting hydration while helping reinforce the skin barrier. Lightweight, fragrance-free and budget-friendly, it checks all the boxes.

Wrinkles, loss of firmness and dark circles? This multitasking formula targets them all. Designed with mature skin in mind, it’s formulated with calcium, a mineral known to help strengthen and support thin, delicate skin over time.

Dull, shadowed under-eyes, begone! Powered by niacinamide and caffeine, this radiance-boosting cream helps visibly brighten dark circles while reducing puffiness. The result? Eyes that appear well-rested and bright.

When eyes feel dry or reactive, this gentle 3-in-1 formula soothes, hydrates and helps restore the skin barrier, while doubling as a makeup remover. Ideal for sensitive to atopic-prone eyelids, it comforts without fragrance.