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How often should I use eye cream?

The short answer

Use eye cream as often as its label directs. The right frequency depends on the product, so do not assume morning and night is the rule for every formula.1 2

Fragrance

Some formulas contain active ingredients that can cause problems if used more often than directed; following the label is a rare promotion for small print. If you use several skin care products, add them one at a time because using several products together can irritate skin.1

Should I use eye cream morning and night?

Only if the product directions call for both applications. If they do not give a clear schedule, do not add a second application by guesswork.1

How much eye cream should I apply?

Use a small amount and gently pat it around the eyes with your ring finger, without pulling or tugging; application does not need the ceremony of a miniature cake decorating exam.2

Should eye cream go before or after moisturizer?

One eye cream routine places it after cleansing and sunscreen, then before moisturizer. General skin care guidance places a medicine or treatment right after cleansing, with moisturizer and or sunscreen after it. If your eye cream is also a treatment, follow its product directions.2 3

At what age should I start using eye cream?

You can start in your 20s if you want prevention, or use eye cream in your 60s if signs of aging concern you. There is no single start age; choose a formula for the concern you want to address.2

What if eye cream irritates my skin?

The skin around the eyes is very thin and can dry out or become irritated easily. For a new product, test a small amount on your inner forearm twice a day for four to five days. If the area stays free of redness, itching, and other reactions, try the product on your face. Stop using it if it stings, burns, or tingles. If it is prescribed, ask your dermatologist whether that reaction should happen before stopping it. Strongly scented creams can irritate and dry delicate skin around the eyes.1 2

How long should I give it?

A moisturizer can make fine lines look plumper in a few days, but most skin care products aimed at aging take at least six weeks to work. Keep to the label's schedule while you wait; increasing how often you apply it is not a shortcut.1

Where this answer comes from

1How to maximize results from anti-aging skin care productsaad.org
2How To Choose the Right Eye Creamhealth.clevelandclinic.org
3Should I apply my skin care products in a certain order?aad.org

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