Top 10 vegan luxury eye creams that are actually effective
Skincare can get really expensive, but is it always worth it? If you’ve been looking to splurge on an eye cream that delivers real results and is vegan-friendly, check out these 10 top picks.
Rodial Dragon’s Blood Eye Gel
Need to soothe and revitalise your tired under-eyes? This luxurious gel texture effortlessly melts into the skin, delivering an instant cooling sensation.
Dragon's blood, a resin known for its healting properties, gets to work to comfort the skin while Hyaluronic acid ensures long-lasting moisture retention and Arnica reduces the appearance of under-eye puffiness.
The ideal eye cream after a short night sleep!
RRP: £75 - Find it on Rodial, Selfridges or Space NK
Hourglass Equilibrium Intensive Hydrating Eye Balm
Clinically proven to provide immediate and long-lasting hydration for up to eight hours, this luxurious balm not only quenches the delicate under-eye area but also visibly brightens dark shadows and reduces the appearance of puffiness and fine lines.
Enriched with the brand's signature Cell Balancing Complex, which enhances elasticity and optimises hydration, as well as Glycerin, Cocoa seed and Date seed extracts, it effectively combats the effects of blue light stressors, reduces inflammation, and boosts collagen production.
RRP: £78 - Find it on Selfridges, Cult Beauty or Space NK
Dermalogica Age Reversal Eye Complex
Leveraging the latest in microencapsulation technology and the brand’s signature Age Reversal Firming Complex, this eye cream is packed with anti-ageing ingredients that are precisely and effectively delivered.
The key ingredient is no other than Retinol to diminish the visible signs of ageing around the delicate eye area and is even more effective when microencapsulated.
Niacinamide and Ash Tree Bark Extract visibly reduce dark circles while Vitamin C, Peptide and botanical extracts strengthen and refine the skin, unveiling a smoother and more youthful-looking complexion.
RRP: £79 - Find it on Dermalogica, Sephora or Space NK
Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
Crafted specifically for the sensitive skin around the eyes, this advanced formula is brimming with Peptides, Bakuchiol and Vitamin C, working together to reduce puffiness and target crow's feet as well as under-eye wrinkles.
This rejuvenating elixir also features Baobab, Rosehip, Argan and Squalane oils which diminish dehydration lines, promoting a supple, youthful eye area.
RRP: £82 - Find it on Allies of Skin, Cult Beauty or Space NK
Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Eye
From tackling puffiness, loss of elasticity and dark circles to reducing fine lines and crow’s feet, this versatile eye cream does it all.
Bursting with potent actives to address all eye concerns, this powerful formula features Omega 3, 6, and 9, Copper tripeptide and Vitamin C ester delivering enhanced benefits thanks to the brand’s proprietary Liquid Crystal delivery system.
RRP: £87 - Find it on Perricone or Cult Beauty
Murad Retinal ReSculpt™ Eye Lift Treatment
Part of the brand new Retinal ReSculpt™ range from Murad, this eye treatment has been meticulously crafted to reduce the appearance of stubborn lines and wrinkles while visibly uplifting and tightening drooping lids and creases.
Retinal, a potent variant of vitamin A, is encapsulated within an exclusive delivery system, ensuring precise penetration deep into the layers of the skin.
The formula is also infused with restorative Gentian root extract and Oat sugar extract, making it the perfect all-round eye cream for mature skin.
RRP: £92 - Find it on Murad
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Omorovicza Illumineye C Eye Cream
This luxurious eye cream is powered by the brand’s innovative Deep Wrinkle Filler that combines Collagen and hydrating Hyaluronic acid to fill fine lines and deep wrinkles, while promoting natural collagen production.
The formula also features Elderberry flower extract which reduces visible capillaries and puffiness, while an essential moisture complex strengthens the skin barrier for firmer, suppler and more youthful-looking skin.
RRP: £99 - Find it on Omorovicza, Space NK or Cult Beauty
Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Eye Serum
Proven to deliver visible results in just four weeks, this remarkable formula harnesses Retinyl Retinoate, a potent derivative of vitamin A that is more effective than Retinol and stimulates collagen synthesis, fostering cellular regeneration.
Complementing its prowess is brightening vitamin C and plumping Hyaluronic acid, for a smooth, radiant and rejuvenated under-eye area.
RRP: £99 - Find it on Medik8, Cult Beauty or Space NK
Dr. LEVY Switzerland Eye Booster Concentrate
The secret behind this cutting-edge formula? Plant-derived Argan CDV, the stem cell of the argan tree, renowned for its ability to stimulate the replication of skin’s dermal stem cells which are responsible for producing collagen and elastin, essential for maintaining skin density.
The formula also features other plant-derived epidermal stem cell boosters that fortify the epidermis, reducing the depth of wrinkles, as well as Retinol, Antioxidants, Peptides and emollients, which collectively correct and shield against all signs of skin ageing.
RRP: £165 - Find it on Cult Beauty or Face The Future
Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream
Combining the ultimate luxurious feel with proven efficiency, this eye cream is powered by TFC8, the brand's renowned complex of amino acids, vitamins and synthesised molecules that enhance your skin's natural repair and renewal processes.
Whilst Peptides promote skin firmness, a unique blend of French seaweed, Pennywort and Arjun tree extract refreshes and repairs the delicate eye area.
Last but not least, Niacinamide and Vitamin C work synergistically to counteract environmentally induced damage, to prevent future signs of ageing.
RRP: £175 - Find it on Sephora, Cult Beauty or Space NK
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