eye circle

Commonly listed actives include hyaluronic acid, ceramides, caffeine, EGCG (from green tea), vitamin C, peptides, and plant extracts such as yerba mate.

Labels commonly list a wide range of skin types — mature, normal, combination, dry and very dry — and several also specify sensitive or extra sensitive. Some formulations additionally note suitability for oily or acne-prone skin where applicable.

Products commonly state either 'unscented' or 'scented' and often use fragrance-free labels such as 'No Fragrance Added', 'Fragrance-free', or 'Artificial Fragrance-Free'.

Many items are labeled 'dermatologist-tested' and 'ophthalmologist-' or 'ophthalmologically-tested'. Some products also reference clinical or consumer testing to support their results.

Apply hydrogel patches to clean under-eye areas (separate patches with a spatula if provided), leave on for about 10 minutes, discard after use, and gently pat any remaining serum into the skin.