When selecting a caffeine eye cream, our experts suggest taking a look at the other ingredients included in the formula and choosing a product with ingredients that address your specific concerns.

✔️ Firming. Dr. Luke suggests looking for a formula that contains peptides in addition to caffeine to help firm the undereye area.

✔️ Collagen boosting. Ingredients like retinol and peptides help to rebuild collagen and address concerns like fine lines and wrinkles, Dr. Garshick says.

✔️ Brightening. Our experts agree that vitamin C, vitamin K, and niacinamide all help to brighten the undereye area and reduce the appearance of dark circles.

✔️ Hydrating/plumping. Try looking for products containing humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to “nourish and plump the undereye skin,” Dr. Garshick says.

✔️ Depuffing. Caffeine is an excellent ingredient for depuffing the undereye area, but so are other antioxidants like niacinamide, which “help combat inflammation,” says Dr. Luke. You can also look for cooling applicators which “can further aid in reducing puffiness by helping to reduce swelling,” Dr. Garshick adds.