The Best Antioxidant Products for Your Under Eyes

Superpowered under-eye products.

By Allie Hogan, Associate Beauty Editor · Feb 13, 2023

Antioxidants have powerful anti-aging benefits and help protect skin from damage-causing free radicals, pollution and UV. The delicate skin of the under eye is often the first to show signs of aging over the years. It’s also certainly the first to give away that you’re tired after a long night. When antioxidants are folded into under-eye products, they can help erase damage and prevent future problems from happening by protecting and revitalizing skin.

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Erno Laszlo Antioxidant Complex for Eyes ($98)

You can feel this product working its magic the moment you put it on with its soothing, de-puffing effects. Vitamin E strengthens skin and boosts its natural renewal ability for a better feeling and more elastic under eye.

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Shiseido Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate ($70)

This concentrate’s superpower is firming and strengthening the thin, delicate skin in the eye area. The formula features reishi mushroom, an antioxidant that helps hydrate and visibly reduce signs of aging.

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Paula’s Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream ($39)

From improving discoloration to firming loose skin, this eye cream does it all. Backed by vitamin C, peptides and hyaluronic acid, the multi-active formula tackles all your under-eye concerns.

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ILIA Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream ($46)

ILIA’s new eye cream is the perfect wake-up call with antioxidant-rich caffeine and avocado oil. This formula is perfect for applying under makeup as it absorbs immediately and refreshes tired eyes on the spot. The cooling ceramic tip allows for easy, soothing application without pulling on the delicate skin.

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The Outset Smoothing Vitamin C Eye + Expression Lines Cream ($42)

Vitamin C is a welcome antioxidant in skin care, especially when it comes to brightening dark under eyes. As a bonus, this cream can be used to address fine lines near the eye as well as around the mouth.

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SkinCeuticals AOX Eye Gel ($104)

This eye gel features a powerful blend of antioxidants, including phloretin, vitamin C and ferulic acid, to help protect from free radicals and revive the under-eye area. It also repairs existing photodamage and combat signs of tiredness.

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Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream ($83)

Allies of Skin is a Kaia Gerber favorite. This morning and night eye cream is chock full of skin-loving ingredients, including peptides, omegas, bakuchiol, squalane, vitamin C and ceramides.

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Sukin Antioxidant Eye Serum ($16)

Affordable and efficacious, this serum is packed with hard-working ingredients. Aloe vera, cucumber and burdock support hydration, while rosehip, evening primrose and borage oils reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve texture.