Korean Eye Cream

What Does Korean Eye Cream Do?

Korean eye cream can be a game-changer to anyone’s anti-aging routine. The intensive treatment dedicated to the eye area typically contains a mix of active ingredients targeting common skin concerns such as wrinkles, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, fatigue, dry skin, dark circles and more.

As there are less sebaceous glands around the eye area than other areas of the face, the delicate skin around the eyes is prone to dryness and poor elasticity. To target such concerns, many Korean beauty brands formulate eye cream with antioxidants and anti-aging ingredients, such as snail mucin, collagen, hyaluronic acid, caffeine, retinal, Vitamin C and peptides, for firming, brightening and hydration effects.

For those not getting enough sleep, there are countless types of Korean eye cream formulated to banish dark circles and puffiness for a brighter and awake appearance, with key ingredients such as fermented black rice, glutathione, retinol, Vitamin C and caffeine. Soothing and cooling ingredients like licorice extract, cica and rosemary leaf water can refresh and relieve fatigued eyes.

In addition to the unique ingredient blends, eye creams from South Korea beauty brands are known for innovative packaging. Some eye cream products are fitted with roller ball applicators that provide cooling and massaging effects while facilitating absorption of the cream into the eye area.

Available in all kinds of formulations and packaging designs, from lightweight texture packed in a tube to a rich cream in a pot container, there’s a Korean eye cream that suits your needs and preferences. YesStyle has some of the best Korean eye creams from popular beauty brands such as haruharu wonder, SOME BY MI and Beauty of Joseon. Check out our eye cream collection to choose your Korean eye cream for maintaining a smooth, bright and youthful appearance!

How to Apply Korean Eye Cream

Avoid tugging the thin and sensitive eye area during application as it is more susceptible to sagginess, wrinkles, fine lines and sun damage compared to other areas of the face. Use your ring finger for gentle yet targeted application. Take a small amount of eye cream and dot along the under-eye area. Then spread and work your way upwards, including under your brow or other areas where you need intensive skin care. Gently pat skin to promote absorption. Wait for the eye cream to be completely absorbed into skin before proceeding with your makeup routine. Remember that a little goes a long way with eye cream, and applying too much product may clog pores.

Bear in mind that this approach may not apply to all eye creams; always read your product’s instructions prior to use. Some Korean eye creams, for example, come with an applicator to apply and massage product onto the delicate eye area for increased blood circulation and vitality.

How to Use Korean Eye Cream in Your Skin Care Routine

Consistent use is important. Apply Korean eye cream regularly in the morning and evening to form an effective eye care routine and create visible results over time. You should apply eye cream in the last step of your skin care routine. Make sure to prep skin before application.

The key ingredients infused in the eye cream can influence how you integrate it into your skin care routine. Retinol and retinal are among the best Korean eye cream ingredients for stimulating collagen production and smoothing fine lines, but it may require time for your skin to get used to the ingredient properties. If you’re new to retinol products, start out slowly by applying retinol eye cream every other night or in accordance to your skin condition. After your skin has acclimated to retinol, you may ramp up the frequency of use. Also worth noting: as retinoids can increase skin’s sun sensitivity, if you use retinol eye cream, be sure to apply sunscreen in the morning to prevent sun damage.

Those with sensitive skin should check if the eye cream formulation is hypoallergenic to ensure the product doesn’t cause irritation. If you’re unsure of how the key ingredients in the formula may affect your skin, do a patch test before use.

TIP: if you’re dealing with puffiness, store your eye cream in the refrigerator for a short period just before use to get an extra cooling effect.

Best Korean Eye Creams

SOME BY MI Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream

MIZON Snail Repair Eye Cream

This snail eye cream gets much love at YesStyle! Containing 80% snail secretion filtrate, the Korean eye cream plumps up the delicate area around the eyes. Niacinamide and adenosine diminish dark circles, wrinkles and fine lines. Other key ingredients such as olive oil, birch sap juice and peptides deliver hydrating and soothing effects for smooth and supple skin. Made without artificial fragrances and colorants, the eye cream doesn’t cause irritation. You may also apply the cream on the forehead, neck and mouth areas to minimize smile lines and other signs of aging.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum

This bestselling Beauty of Joseon eye serum restores firmness and hydration in the delicate eye area with a formula containing 2% retinol liposome and 10% ginseng root extract. Collagen, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E promote a supple and resilient finish. The gentle eye serum absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a sticky after-feel. After cleansing and toning skin, apply a pea-sized amount on the eye area.

A.H.C TEN Revolution Real Eye Cream for Face

This AHC eye cream uses collagen, human stem cell culture solution and various fermented ingredients to promote a supple and youthful finish. Other key ingredients include various types of hyaluronic acid and peptides plus 16 kinds of vitamins for anti-aging, hydration and strengthening effects. It’s perfect for mature skin as you can apply the cream on other areas of face to combat signs of aging while reinforcing the skin barrier.

COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream

The COSRX eye cream contains 72% snail secretion filtrate plus 4 Peptide Complex-5 to boost skin elasticity while providing nourishing and hydrating benefits. The niacinamide-rich formula fades dark circles under eyes for a revitalized and awake appearance. The snail eye cream in a light and fast-absorbing texture comes in an airless pump dispenser for hygienic use.

Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Circle Eye Cream

Powered by brightening ingredients such as green tangerine extract plus Vitamin C and P derivatives, the Vita C Eye Cream diminishes dark circles under eyes and firms up sagginess for a revitalized and youthful finish. Elasticity-boosting ingredients such as adenosine treat fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area. Light hypoallergenic formula can be used in your morning or evening skin care routines to brighten up skin.