How to Apply Your Eye Cream Properly
OK, so you’re thinking well you just put it on right?
Well yes, but there are simple tips which can help make the most of your eye cream, as well as taking the best care of this delicate area.
The skin around our eyes is different from the skin in other places of our face. It is both thinner and more sensitive. This is why it is often the reason it is one of the areas to first show signs of ageing.
As such it is an area that many people like to pay more attention to when applying skincare and to be honest, who can blame them?
When Do You Apply Eye Cream?
If you are like me, then the first thing you wonder, when you add a new item to your skincare routine is; when should I be applying it?
Well, when it comes to eye cream you want to be applying it twice a day, as the last step of your routine.
There is only ONE exception to this rule and that is sunscreen. As when using any sort of suncream that should always be the last item applied.
Step By Step Routine
If you are still wondering by when do I? Well never fear as let’s break it down easily.
Cleanse.
The first step in any skincare routine should be cleansing.
This can be done with a single product, or with a combination. This is really up to you and how well you feel products work for you.
Personally, if I am wearing makeup I like to remove that as step 1 and follow it up with a deeper cleanse for step 2.
This helps me feel like my skin has been thoroughly cleansed.
Exfoliate or Face Mask.
Exfoliation and face masks might not be something you want to do daily within your skincare routine.
However, on the days you want to bring them into your routine, you are going to want to use them after cleansing your skin.
As of course, both products are best used on clean, cleansed skin.
Tone.
I have to admit this is probably my favourite part, as I find it quite refreshing.
The easiest way to use a toner on your skin is to add it to cotton wool and then swipe across the skin.
Of course, in this day and age with issues around waste, if you aren’t a fan of cotton wool, getting a spray toner and then using reusable pads can be another way to apply toner.
Moisturise.
Did you know it is worth putting your moisturiser on still-damp skin?
This can help lock in the moisture for longer, really helping to add to the action of your moisturiser.
Eye Cream.
Here we are last stop (bar suncream) eye cream.
It is worth remembering that when it comes to eye cream, a little goes a long way.
You are likely to only need a pea-sized amount, which is best applied by dotting under the eye, from the inner to the outer corner.
Once applied, due to the sensitive eye area, you’ll want to pat, not rub, the cream into the skin; using the best eye creams ensures gentle care and effective absorption, so keep patting until it is fully absorbed.
Where Should You Apply Eye Cream?
Interestingly although the skin around your eye area is thinner and loses moisture quicker than other areas, you shouldn’t just slather eye cream all over.
You should in fact check the directions of your eye cream, some suggest applying to the eyelids as well, while some don’t.
What Eye Cream Should You Use?
Much like where to apply your eye cream, each cream is different and are made to target different areas.
Have a think about what you want to target about your eye area. Is it dark circles, morning bags, or are you spotting those dreaded under eye wrinkles?
Once you know what you want your eye cream to help with, you will find picking the right one much easier.
So there you have some tips to help with applying and choosing the right eye cream for you. I hope they help.
Do you have a tip which I have missed out, I would love to hear it?
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I had not really thought before of the technique of applying eye cream. I will next time!
I didn’t know there was a right and wrong way to apply eye cream!
Thanks for the tip!
Great blog, I’ve been applying my eye cream wrong my whole life so will use this tip in future 🙂
oh wow guess ive been doing it wrong didnt know there was a way we were supposed to do it
It took me a long time to realise there is a right way to do it to be honest haha!
Sooo many steps, so little time! Thanks for sharing your routine
It is amazing how many steps there should be sometimes haha!
It’s a bit exhausting but proper way ^^
It can be a lot of work – but definitely worth it 🙂
Great tips, it’s so easy to not apply eye cream correctly, I used to apply it after my moisturiser rather than before x
I was the same, for some reason I thought it was better after.
I have some fabulous eye cream. Always forget to cleanse am going to start now.
Ohh what eye cream is it – I’m always up for learning new ones!
What a fab post, I love eye cream as I find its great for the fine lines around my eyes. I’d suggest putting it on first thought; the molecules within eyecream are smaller than moisturiser because the skin is thinner so it needs to be on first to penetrate the skin deeper xxx
It is a must isn’t it – I have to admit I didn’t know the right way to put them one until not long ago myself.
These are great tips! Eye cream products are expensive, so it’s better to learn how to use it properly!
It really is isn’t it! It’s incredible how much a little pot can cost at times.
Awesome and simple tips for that eye cream! I still apply it incorrectly most of the time because of being in a hurry, but this is a good reminder to me to do it right!
It is hard when you are in a hurry isn’t it, you just want to get it all on!
Ahh, I need to take skincare seriously. I have dark circles and I really would be trying some eye creams.
It is well worth checking some different ones out! They have some made for dark circles!
This is gonna be perfect tips and thanks for sharing it. I’m so glad to know it, thank you so much.
Good to know about this. I don’t really use eye cream, but I have in the past. I think it works great though. I’ll have to start using it again.
There are some amazing ones out there aren’t there, which can really make a difference.
With all honesty, I have never used an eye cream before, but I have been wanting to try one. Thank you for the tips. I need these.
Good luck with trying one out! It is a good idea to give one a whirl!
BB has been blessed with good genetics for facial wrinkles. Many a times she’s been complimented on how at 56 not a wrinkle. Of course it helps that since 31 Babushka makes sure that nightly cream goes on. At this stage dark circles are showing though, so gracias for the suggestions on the post.
Aww that is amazing! I need to remember to routine properly every day!
I haven’t found an eye cream that doesn’t make my eyes water constantly. I would love to use one but I can’t!
Oh no that’s not good – I hope one day you can find one which works for you.
I am always trying new products as I think skincare is really important! Some really great tips here.
It really is such an important thing isn’t it? It’s our biggest organ after all.
I think a mistake most people do is to apply too much cream and it can cause a few problems x
That is such a good point and something I am 100% guilty of!
I use eye cream every night. So glad to know about these tips!
I hope they help you out a little!
Great tips on applying eye cream. It’s really important not to drag the delicate eye area
Most definitely you can cause so much harm by doing that.
Useful tips I have been doing it wrong I tend to just slap it on and rub. Thanks for sharing
No problem at all! I am glad you enjoyed the post!
Eye cream is the one stage in my skincare routine that I don’t remember to do very often, definitely need to change that x
Good luck on making it part of your everyday routine!
Thank you for sharing this great information about applying eye cream. I love learning new things! And this is a great reminder to start using eye cream more regularly.
Good luck with adding it into your routine I think it can be hard to remember to do!
I never knew there was a right way to apply eye cream. I have been doing it wrong this whole time.
It is crazy isn’t it – but apparently it really helps your eyes!
These tips are so helpful! I had no idea I was doing it wrong this whole time.
I have to say I didn’t know myself either for ages!
Sometimes I get confused on what order to put certain creams on. I also think toner feels good!
I’m glad I’m not the only one – it can be so confusing, I always used to do eye cream before moisturiser.
I really enjoyed reading this post. Thank you for sharing this information. I sometimes like to put my eye cream in the refrigerator during the summer months.
That is such a good idea, I have to admit I love a good cooling eye cream.
I didn’t know this! I have been applying my eye cream all wrong. I will be sure to keep this in mind so I do it correctly.
Don’t worry I was as well for ages! I always did eye cream, then moisturiser and just shoved it all over my eye!
A good read, I am happy to see that I am applying my eye cream in the right way.
Yay! I love that you are doing it all correctly 🙂
omg great- i actually had no idea that was a wrong way of doing this ha- and of course i probably have been doing it wrong- thanks so much for sharing this!
It’s crazy how there are right and wrong ways to make the most out of things sometimes isn’t it.
Oh my gosh, I had no idea there was a right and wrong way to apply eye cream. Of course, I’ve been doing it wrong all this time. That’s fixing to change though now that I know the right way to apply it.
It’s crazy isn’t it – I was doing it myself wrong for so long!
My friend gave me a facial and I learnt that I was basically applying everything wrong! These are great tips
There is nothing quite like a good facial is there? I have to admit I learnt a lot from having them too!
I am definitely going to have to pin this one! I am not very good at doing a routine but I really do need one. This is got some great tips that I need to remember.
It can be so hard to get into a routine at times can’t it? I still struggle.