Best Korean Eye Cream 2023

A beautiful eye makes silence eloquent

The eyes are a reflection of the soul and as much as we dislike it, it is where the very first visible signs of aging begin to show. This is because the skin around your eyes are the thinnest and most delicate in your entire body, there are also fewer oil ducts which makes it more prone to wrinkles and fine lines. Apart from that, our skin naturally gets thinner as we age which is often worsened by prolonged exposure to the sun, certain medications and medical conditions or even environmental stressors. Therefore, the skin loses elasticity over time, leading to the formation of these unwanted fine lines and wrinkles.

Luckily, there are numerous ways to prevent premature aging of your skin by using the right eye care products for your skin and combat other issues such as puffiness and dark circles. With so many different eye creams promising visible results, how do I choose the best Korean eye cream for my skin? What is a good Korean eye cream? That’s what we are here for! We are here to help you select the best products to maintain that youthful sparkle in your eyes! Get ready to splurge on some of our favourite eye care products of all time!

 

Caffeine for Your Skin

Who else here needs their morning cup of coffee to power through the day? KLAIRS Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel is a lightweight eye gel enriched with caffeine and red bean extract to refresh and awaken the skin around your eyes. It helps reduce puffiness and helps diminish the appearance of dark under-eye circles by hydrating and leaving a cooling sensation. This caffeine eye cream has fast absorbing texture that penetrates the skin well and gives a refreshing finish to start your busy mornings!

Highly recommended for those starting to incorporate eye creams into their skincare routines, thanks to its non-greasy, hydrating and cooling formula. It is also suitable for those with milium concern as it does not clog the pores.

 

Hydration – the Solution to Dewy, Fresh Skin

Replenish your skin’s hydration for youthful-looking skin with LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Eye Cream. This hydrating gel-type eye cream has a smooth and fast penetrating texture that does not feel tacky or greasy to the touch, making it perfect to use at any time of the day. Formulated with small molecular weight hyaluronic acid and coconut oil, this eye cream is able to penetrate deep into the skin's layers to smooth out fine lines and lock in moisture.

 

You Can Thank the Snails Now

An all-in-one eye cream that quickly revitalizes, brightens and firms the delicate skin around your eyes. MIZON Snail Repair Eye Cream is enriched with 80% snail mucin which helps stimulate skin cell regeneration, repair the skin by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, as well as keeps the skin around the eyes moisturized. As squirm-worthy as snail secretion may sound, you’ll be surprised to know that the eye cream has a weightless, bouncy texture that glides and penetrates easily into the skin without leaving stickiness or greasy residue behind. Bid farewell to dark circles and tired-looking eyes for good!

 

Pack Away the Designer Bags Underneath the Eyes

What do you get when you mix 3 different types of rare Korean ginseng and put it in an eye cream? You get this moisturizing and revitalizing eye cream that is set to be your new skincare obsession! I’M FROM Ginseng Eye Cream is formulated with red, panax and wood-cultivated ginseng to moisturize and smooth the skin around eyes. It has a rich and smooth texture that leaves a layer of moisture to prevent moisture loss and protect your skin against premature aging. It helps improve elasticity and promote skin cell regeneration to diminish fine lines. Time to pack away those puffy designer bags underneath the eyes!

Want to know what our BONIIK team's honest opinions on ginseng eye cream are? Find out by clicking here.

 

The Power of Citruses to Erase Dark Circles

When the after effects of sleep deprivation hits your skin hard, all you want to do is perhaps reach out for every skincare product in your vanity to make those panda eyes go away. Vitamin C is known for its excellent brightening and whitening properties that will erase dark circles while boosting cell renewal to improve skin elasticity. GOODAL Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Circle Eye Cream is enriched with green tangerine extract which contains more Vitamin C than other citruses, which will visibly improve the appearance of dark circles and eye bags! With its non-irritating texture, this brightening eye cream leaves your skin fresh and revitalized.

 

Feast for your eyes and the rest of your face

Vitamin A or retinol is a powerful antioxidant often used in skincare to help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. What if you could utilise this ingredient to rejuvenate the skin around your eyes? SOME BY MI Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream provides deep and intense care to your skin by fighting wrinkles and the first signs of aging while brightening dark circles. In addition to being beneficial to depuff the eyes and make it look like you've ACTUALLY caught up on some beauty sleep, this powerful eye cream can also be used on your forehead, nasolabial area or cheeks where visible fine lines may start to show.

 

Who says your eyes need to disclose your age?

Repair, strengthen and re-energize tired skin around your eyes with SULWHASOO Essential Rejuvenating Eye Cream. Infused with Korean Red Ginseng Saponin, this nourishing and deeply moisturizing eye cream quickly improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness while keeping the skin smooth and supple. Its rich texture wraps around and adheres to the skin comfortably without leaving sticky residue, making it one of the best Korean eye cream for mature skin to use. You can even underneath your daily makeup or as part of your night time routine before you catch up on your beauty sleep.

Kissing aging signs goodbye now, thank you Sulwhasoo!

 

An age-defying eye cream to nourish and rejuvenate your skin

Throw in Korean wild ginseng, 12 different kinds of traditional pristine herbs, white truffle and mix it all together in a magic cauldron. That, my dear beauty addicts is a secret recipe for an age-defying eye cream - THE FACE SHOP Yehwadam Hwansaenggo Ultimate Rejuvenating Eye Cream! This deeply nourishing and moisturizing eye cream is made with some of the best ingredients we can find for mature skin care. Its rich formula effectively retains moisture to allow active ingredients to boost the skin for long-lasting moisture. Together, active ingredients help nourish and rejuvenate the skin in the eye area to restore its natural, youthful-looking radiance as well as making wrinkles visibly less evident by firming and lifting the skin.

 

Bright Eyes Come to those Who Mask

Sometimes, your eyes may need extra care and love especially on the days where your skin feels drier than usual or you didn't get enough of that beauty sleep. Fret not, because you can apply our best Korean under eye mask or gel patches for eyes for instantly brighter and awakened looking eyes! COSRX Advanced Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch is a refreshing, cooling and hydrating eye gel patch that contains snail mucin to help repair premature signs of aging. The lightweight, non-greasy texture feels comfortable and absorbs easily.

How to put on eye gel patch? Simply take 2 pieces and apply them right below your eyes, avoiding the lashline and leave it on for 20 minutes before removing and tapping any remaining essence.

 

BONIIK's Tips for Effective Eye Care

So, when is the best time to start using eye cream? You can start incorporating eye creams into your Korean skincare routines as early as your 20s, to ensure that your skin remains youthful-looking and firm. As you enter your 30s, collagen production starts to slow down and aging signs like fine lines will start to become more apparent especially around your eyes. Therefore, incorporating Korean eye care products in both your day time and night time skincare routines is highly recommended!

A few common questions that we get include how much eye cream should I be using? What is the best method of applying eye creams? A little goes a long way, all you need is a pea-sized amount and using your ring finger to gently dab the cream around your eyes, without tugging or pulling it. Allow your eye cream to penetrate into your skin for about a minute or two before applying your moisturizer.

There you go! Yes it is true that one glance speaks a lot about you, it does not have to reveal your age. And the secret lies in selecting the right products for your skin’s needs! Explore the rest of BONIIK-approved eye care products below!