The best anti ageing eye creams for over 50s

Elemis has some of the best skincare products, which is why it's no surprise that it takes a spot on our list of the best eye creams. The Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Renewal Cream has been specifically designed for mature skin and works to firm, smooth, and hydrate. With key ingredients including Padina Pavonica, Chlorella, and Buckwheat, these help to improve the skin's hydration, protect collagen and elasticity in the skin, and reduce the appearance of wrinkle depth. Apply daily, morning and evening. Apply one pump to both ring fingers and gently pat around the eye contour.

Customer review: "Yes this is expensive but it works for me and you only need a tiny amount. Initially used by a spa during a treatment and so nice I purchased this to bring home. Best decision ever. You only need a tiny amount but this has worked wonders for me."

Packing two of the most powerful skincare ingredients, retinoid complex and Vitamin B3, the Olay Retinol24 eye cream delivers these anti-ageing ingredients up to 10 layers deep into the skin's surface. Delivering visibly smoother wrinkles, an even texture, and radiant eyes, you can wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day. Use in the evening, smoothing the product around your eye area.

Customer review: "I don't know how to describe this cream. I've been suffering with a bad eye bag under my right eye (yes only one eye). Been trying cheaper creams but it was getting worse. I was getting obsessed with it and really self-conscious as I do look young for my age and have felt very proud of that fact. I put this cream on last night and it is unbelievable. At least 80 per cent improvement in one night. I guess you get what you pay for. Can't wait to see what it's like in a few days!"

With over 4,500 reviews rating an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars, this eye cream is a firm favourite for reducing the appearance of fine lines. The clinically proven formula targets puffiness, dark circles, and wrinkles, powered by pure RoC Retinol and an exclusive mineral complex to rejuvenate delicate skin in a matter of weeks. Apply small dots around the eye area. Gently smooth until fully absorbed.

Customer review: "Feels lovely on application, and I have found a noticeable difference to my under eyes, using fairly regularly over a few weeks. Only a small amount is needed so lasts well!"

This anti-wrinkle solution will restore and re-plump sensitive eyes, with testers finding their eye bags were reduced by 25 per cent after just four weeks. The active ingredient B5 boosts the skin's natural repairing and renewal process, whilst the duo of hyaluronic acids will provide all the hydration you need for more uniform and refreshed skin. We'd recommend applying daily, morning and evening, for best results.

Customer review: "I've bought this recently having tried quite a few eye creams. It's slightly tinted and slightly creamier than other creams but it blends in very well, gives some coverage and of course, there is no irritation. My eyes are looking less tired already."

NIVEA is one of those brands we all know and love and this eye cream from them is a real bargain. Specially formulated for your delicate eye area, it's made with skin identical Q10 and Creatine which visibly reduces eye contour wrinkles and firms the skin around your eyes while reducing dark circles under your eyes.

Customer review: "A luxurious gorgeous cream that smells gorgeous and had an instant firming result on my skin which only improved the more I used it. I will definitely be using this going forward and recommend to my friends."

Whilst this eye cream is great for all skin types, its velvety smooth texture is particularly useful for improving the appearance of fine lines caused by dryness. Deeply moisturising and formulated with Aqua Peptide and a rare form of Japanese algae, it'll help plump tired skin for a softer, more youthful-looking under-eye. Apply morning and evening as the last step of your skincare routine.

Customer review: "I have tried so many high-end eye cream products (brands like Guerlain, Sisley etc.) but I keep returning to this one. It is the only one that keeps my eye area hydrated and, although it doesn't get rid of fine lines (nor that other eye creams do though) but it does minimise them. And it does a great job in preventing new ones from appearing. Also, I have very sensitive eyes and this product never irritates them."

With Pro-Retinol A, Fibrelastyl, and Red Ginseng, you can expect firmer and smoother results with the help of this eye cream. And with a great price at that! The dermatologist-inspired anti-wrinkle ingredient, Pro-Retinol, slowly released to help you achieve a healthy glow and smoother skin whilst the Red Ginseng's stimulating properties will help to boost your skin and fight fatigue. Use daily, morning and evening, by delicately patting around the eye area until absorbed.

Customer review: "I've been using this for a couple of weeks now and I've noticed a reasonable improvement in the crows feet and lines under my eyes. It's not a miracle cream but for the price and with continued use it does seem to help, so I can't complain!"

The name of this Clinique product speaks for itself! This cream is dedicated to your eye area to improve multiple visible signs of ageing and fatigue. It reduces the appearance of dark circles, under-eye puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles whilst boosting natural collagen production for revitalised, brighter eyes.

The lightweight eye cream quickly absorbs into the skin whilst the cream/gel formula helps to hold your makeup in place, great if you're looking for an option that doesn't risk shifting your under-eye concealer or foundation. With your ring finger, apply the eye cream sparingly, morning and night, to the delicate skin under the eye using a gentle patting motion.

Customer review: "I've used this product for years and I always go back to it if I've tried something else. A tiny amount goes a long way and keeps my eyes feeling comfortable & moisturised all day."

Last but not least is Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex. This lightweight eye cream uses a range of ingredients to reduce puffiness, lines, and dryness, help to brighten dark circles, and hydrate the skin. The Hyaluronic Acid provides a potent hydration boost, while Estée Lauder's exclusive ChronoluxCB helps promote the skin's natural repair process to reduce the visible impact from pollution, UV, and blue light. We recommend applying a small amount to the area around your eyes before bed.

Customer review: "I was definitely sceptical about using this product because I have oily skin under my eyes. This product is wonderful. The dark circles and puffy bags are gone and my under-eye skin feels firmer than before. I will continue to use this product as a part of my day/night routine."

The Liz Earle Superskin™ Eye Cream brightens the appearance of dark circles and targets the eye area to light and firm the skin. It's packed with natural ingredients and plant extracts, such as firming paracress flower extract, antioxidant pomegranate fruit, and green tea to brighten, plus alfalfa to ease under-eye puffiness. After cleansing and toning, apply a grain of rice-size amount in a circular motion around the eyes prior to moisturising and use sparingly.

Customer review: "I love this eye cream from Liz Earle, it helps my ageing eyes to look better, feel firmer and all with natural ingredients."

Minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness with this nutrient-rich repairing eye concentrate. A lightweight texture with an acutely powerful formulation, a combination of Transformulas signature marine plant extracts and five times ultra-concentrated 5x ALDAVINE™ which is proven to increase cell regeneration, hydrates and moisturises, de-ageing and smoothing the skin around the eye area for a visible difference.

Customer review: "I've been self conscious of dark bags under my eyes for a few years now, and have tried a few products which don't make a huge amount of difference. I've been using Marine Miracle EyeZone for a few weeks now and wow, it does work. I love the scent, the texture is creamier than others I've used before and feels a lot more luxurious. You only need a tiny amount, I've been putting it on once a day and it's barely made a dent in the pot. My skin looks brighter, I look more awake and the puffiness has reduced as well. My skin feels springier too - honestly if you've tried other eye creams and given up, give this a go."

Suitable for sensitive skin, the First Aid Beauty FAB Skin Lab Retinol Eye Cream includes triple Hyaluronic Acid for a potent, yet gentle rejuvenating eye cream that helps to combat the signs of ageing. The appearance of fine lines are reduced and the eyes are left looking firmer and smoother. After cleansing, apply over the entire orbital eye area, morning and night.

Customer review: "Favourite eye cream. I have used so many different eye creams, but for whatever reason, this one was the only one that helped with the milia under my eye and my smile lines in the corners."