Ask friends with gorgeous skin what products they use, and there’s a good chance you’ll hear the name “CeraVe.” Widely celebrated by dermatologists, beauty editors and skin-care enthusiasts on a budget, the No. 1 bestselling CeraVe eye repair cream is formulated to reduce dryness and the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. It’s also fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. Right now, you can get all of that for just $12, down from $20.

Why is this a good deal? 💰

An Amazon No. 1 bestseller in eye treatment creams, CeraVe Eye Repair Cream is only $12, down from $20 — that’s over 40% off. That means you can help turn back the hands of time on your skin for less than an Andrew Jackson bill, without having to fork over hundreds for costly in-office treatments or intensive facials and peels.

Why do I need this? 🤔

When celebrities like Olivia Wilde rave about a beauty brand, we’re all ears. “I use the cheapest possible skin care — not because it’s cheap, but because it’s the best,” Olivia Wilde has said. “Dermatologists have recommended it for years and I’ve never paid attention. But recently I started using Cetaphil cleanser and CeraVe moisturizer. They’re gentle and simple.”

An Amazon No. 1 bestseller in its category, this eye treatment is no exception to the brand’s popularity. One formerly puffy-eyed fan said: “I swear this stuff has taken five years off my face. … It’s absolute magic!”

We’re not sure if there’s magic involved, but don’t overlook the ingredients: Three restorative ceramides, moisturizing hyaluronic acid and soothing niacinamide work together to combat dryness and reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. We also love what it doesn’t contain: The eye cream is fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.

What reviewers say 💬

Whether the culprit is a lack of sleep, stress, aging or genetics, shoppers swear their eyes look brighter and younger after using this product. More than 40,000 reviewers have given it a five-star rating.

Pros 👍

One shopper came to it via an ophthalmologist: “This eye cream was recommended to me by my eye doctor because I have very sensitive skin around my eyes that burns and peels. I have tried all the expensive department store brands and nothing helped. CeraVe was a miracle! It is very soothing and moisturizing. Makes the skin under my eyes smooth and supple again.”

A second reviewer called it “Botox in a cream.” Another reported: “This is the greatest product ever! I have such dark circles from stress, work, and lack of sleep. After using this cream, as directed for five days, the dark circles started fading in a few days. Completely gone after one week. I’m telling everyone about this miracle cream. This worked so well. I can’t tell you how pleased I am with this. I look five years younger now!”

“I’ve been cursed with dark circles that look like I have black eyes,” said another grateful shopper. “The doctors tell me it is because of very thin skin and can’t be helped, but I like CeraVe products and gave this cream a try … It is moisturizing but, amazingly, I have noticed a difference in the very dark circles I have. I am very surprised to say that I actually do see improvement. I’ll never be free of them, but this cream is well worth it to me. It’s certainly worth trying. You might be as pleasantly surprised as I am.”

Cons 👎

Some shoppers have a few tips.

One reviewer warned: “If you have sensitive skin or eyes, it will irritate and burn a little.” Echoed another, “Product starting to work. But a little irritation.”

“The bottle is kind of small so it might run out fastish if you use it twice a day like me,” revealed this user. “But I do think it is reasonable for its price.” This shopper agreed that size matters. “It’s moisturizing, no scent, easy to blend out evenly, the only complaint is it’s a small package so it will be used fast.”

CeraVe

Tone down dark circles, puffiness and dryness with this little tube of cream.

$12 at Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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