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8 Winter-Ready Eye Creams That Hydrate, Soothe, and Brighten

The delicate skin around the eyes needs regular hydration, so we’ve rounded up eye creams we rely on, formulated with ingredients that do the heavy lifting during winter.

Text Ebru Kabacık

January 6, 2026

The skin around the eyes is thinner and more sensitive than the rest of the face. Cold temperatures, wind, and indoor heating can quickly strip it of moisture, making targeted eye creams an essential part of a winter skincare routine.

We look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, panthenol, niacinamide, squalane, peptides, and green tea to hydrate and calm. If your skin is sensitive, fragrance-free and alcohol-free formulas are always the safer bet. For extra-dry skin, layering an eye serum before cream can boost hydration. A gentle massage during application can also help ease puffiness.

These are the eye creams we turn to throughout winter, formulated to keep the eye area hydrated, calm, and visibly refreshed.

CeraVe Repairing & Hydrating Eye Cream, $19,99

A barrier-supporting formula built around ceramides, CeraVe’s signature ingredient. Hyaluronic acid hydrates, while niacinamide and botanical extracts help soothe sensitivity and reduce the look of puffiness.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream, $29,99

Lightweight yet comforting, this eye cream is ideal for sensitive skin. Niacinamide, glycerin, and squalane help improve radiance, while shea butter adds extra moisture.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Eye Cream, $215

Formulated with the brand’s patented TFC8 complex, this rich formula targets fine lines and wrinkles while supporting skin renewal. Green tea helps ease puffiness and sensitivity, and vitamin E provides antioxidant protection. The cool metal applicator feels instantly refreshing on the skin.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Lift and Sculpt, $85

This lightweight formula takes cues from the visible results of medical aesthetic treatments. Hyaluronic acid delivers instant hydration, while peptides help soften the appearance of fine lines over time.

Caudalie Premier Cru Eye Cream, $85

This multitasking formula hydrates and softens the look of dark circles and fine lines. Hyaluronic acid and avocado oil nourish the skin, grape seed extracts brighten, and the cool metal tip helps ease puffiness.

Avène Soothing Eye Contour Cream, $32

Ideal for very dry and sensitive skin, this cream relies on glycerin and hyaluronic acid for moisture, with chamomile-derived bisabolol to calm irritation. It also doubles as a makeup base.

Chanel Le Lift Smoothing & Firming Eye Cream, $122

Chanel’s eye cream promises a firmer, brighter-looking eye area. Tocopherol and peptides keep the skin hydrated and fresh, while glycerin and squalane add extra comfort for dry under-eyes. The fast-absorbing texture is a welcome bonus.

Medicube Deep Reviving Peptide Eye Cream, $22

A reliable option for dry under-eyes, this cream combines glycerin, squalane, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid for lasting hydration. Panthenol and allantoin help soothe redness.

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