Reddit mentions of CeraVe Eye Repair Cream | 0.5 oz | Eye Cream for Dark Circles & Puffiness | Fragrance Free

Hey, I'm in the same boat! We just happen to have the disadvantage of not having fat deposits under our eyes, thin/fair skin, and deep-set eye sockets. Talk about a triple whammy. Unfortunately there isn't much that can be done short of surgical intervention (such as fillers) but maybe you just need to try some different makeup techniques.

Maybelline's Dark Circle Concealer has been one of the better concealers I've found recently, it really does a nice job and stays put with some setting powder. You could also consider playing around with color-correcting powders to neutralize the discoloration. There is also the Dermablend brand that has become famous for their heavy-duty makeup that really stays put, but is on the more expensive end.

Also, are you moisturizing enough, especially around the eyes? If you slap on a good moisturizer after washing it can help to retain some of that water that you've added to your skin, making the area appear more smooth and plump. Perhaps something like CeraVe's eye cream could help you out.

And hey, if it's any consolation, I think you're really gorgeous - that hair! Those eyes, those freckles! Try not to let one little facial feature issue get to you too much, you have so many other beautiful things going for you!

Ah I made a post but perhaps it is better to just comment here instead

I'm a guy in his mid 20s and my current routine is REALLY simple but has some problems and I would also like to expand it a bit...

Current routine:

AM - Wash face, Apply lotion, Put on tinted sunblock (need it cus of darker skin)

PM - Same as AM sans the sunblock and using St Ives exfloiating pad (AHA) before applying lotion.

So off the bat there are two problems with my routine. First is that there are days when I go to the gym mid-day which requires a shower. Problem with this is that I must wash my face 3 times on certain days (how else would I remove the sunblock?). Second is that I shave using a double-edge razor which actually serves to exfoliate the parts of my face that I shave so what ends up happening is that my entire face is not being exfoliated equally (my cheek look so much better than my forehead), I have no idea how I would go about solving this... It should be noted that I do not use the St Ives pads on night when I shave (I shave every other day).

I want to change my routine to account for these two issues while also expanding it a bit to lessen stuff like wrinkles and dark spots (my complexion sucks, esp my forehead).

I was looking at some products and found some that looks promising? interesting? but honestly, I'm not too experienced in this area...

For the eyes

For the wrinkles

Possible regular moisturizers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

You can see that I prefer gel moisturizers because I don't like that feeling of putting on lotion and my face being sticky even after like an hour (Aveeno does this).

Face wash - my current face wash isn't sustainable (kinda niche) and it doesn't wash away my sunblock all that well either... I had the same problem with SCA's favorite Cerave hydrating cleanser.

I can't say I've noticed real improvement from using St Ives's pads? Not sure if I want to try anything stronger though because I am bad with sunblock reapplication.

Even the sunblock is not the best because it has such a strong flowery smell. But I need a lightly tinted one to not look like a ghost... Hmm maybe this one?

Cerave makes a wonderfully rich eye cream that I use in the winter time. It’s a decent price, and a little goes a long way (for me). It feels nice and thick, but applies and blends well, and I’ve had no issues with pilling or applying over it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJPMXDO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ClHdBbSDH1C89

It’s not AB, but I really love CeraVe’s eye cream with MVE technology or whatever. I use it in conjunction with The Ordinary’s caffeine eye serum because I’m trying to just finish that bottle off. My skin around my eyes are plumper after I use it.

I have an eye cream someone mentioned before on my amazon wishlist called SANA Nameraka Isoflavone Wrinkle Eye Cream

I don’t have any other comments on the list about it other than try it if I don’t like The Ordinary’s eye serum, haha, so maybe check it out?

Edit: you know what? The CeraVe one isn’t for wrinkles, really, but it’s so rich it seems to be helping a lot.

I use [this CeraVe eye cream] (https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Renewing-System-Repair-Ounce/dp/B00JJPMXDO). I bought it from Target. I've been a fan of it, but I mostly just use it to keep my eyelids from getting dry. Not sure if it matters or not, but I'm about to turn 32 -- oh my!

Maybe try this out?

Right now the area seems like it’s still a bit irritated and starting to scab/heal, I’d focus on keeping it well moisturized right now. I normally use this when I get random dry patches, but it can work for this purpose as well. Then to help fade the discoloration this eye cream

Hope this helps :)

I dunno about you, but I always had horrible undereye bags until I started using under-eye cream. Apparently a lot of the time, dark circles are caused by the skin under your eye being really thin and they can't get enough vitamins. I used this cream for like two weeks, and even with my mediocre sleep schedule and questionable diet my undereye darkness is almost gone.

[Link](CeraVe Renewing System, Eye Repair, 0.5 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJPMXDO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NmiMzbWPGK370)

$10 might seem a bit pricey but one tube has lasted me well over 6 months. And about you getting full easily, I can relate. I have stomach issues and on top of that I have the world's weakest appetite.

• RESIST Weekly Resurfacing Treatment With 10% AHA
  
• Shiseido Senka Aging Care UV Sunscreen (if I'm not wearing makeup, I apply
  Bioderma Photoderm Spot Cream SPF50+ over the Shiseido)
  
• Cerave PM moisturizer (because of the niacinamide)
  
  I've been using Mad Hippie's Vitamin C serum, but haven't really noticed a difference. Once I'm finished with it, I'm going to check out [The Ordinary's Vitamin C Suspension 23%
  

• HA Spheres 2%](http://ordinaries.com/product/rdn-vitamin-c-suspension-23pct-ha-spheres-2pct-30ml).
  
  AM routine:
  
  

• Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Lotion
  
• Vitamin C serum
  
• Sunscreen
  
  PM routine:
  
  
• Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Makeup Remover
  
• Hada Labo
  
• CeraVe Renewing System, Skin Renewing Serum
  
• CeraVe Renewing System, Eye Repair
  
• Cerave PM
  
  ETA: I've found that I have less PIE when I religiously wear sunscreen, and I implement other sun protective measures (sun hat, sun umbrella, etc.).