For an Instant Tightening Effect, Your Eye Cream Should Have This Key Ingredient

"In addition to caffeine, this lightweight eye cream contains retinol to help treat fine lines and hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated." — Brendan Camp
Customer review: "I bought this just a few weeks ago and have loved this product. I am 25 and have always had dark circles and puffy under-eyes (partially due to lack of sleep, I will admit), and I have noticed a significant difference in my under-eyes—they are brighter and much less puffy. I would 100% recommend this product."
Product specs: 0.5-ounce tube 

"The caffeine in this eye cream helps minimize the appearance of swelling and dark circles, while copper and calcium improve skin elasticity and hydration." — Camp
Customer review: "I have used this eye cream on and off for years. Purchased it again recently, and was pleasantly surprised by how good it is still. The consistency is great—rich but still light and not oily. I'm in my early 40s, and I think using this product has contributed to me looking youthful for my age. Will be bringing this one back into heavy rotation."
Product specs: 0.5-ounce jar

"Caffeine and other ingredients work to make the skin around the eyes appear brighter and reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness." — Camp
Customer review: "I have been using this for a few weeks now and can definitely tell the difference. The dark circles under my eyes no longer exist, and my eyes look brighter! I will not be without this product!"
Product specs: 0.5-ounce dispenser with pump applicator

This hydrating and lightweight option from The Inkey List helps combat puffiness. Plus, it contains Matrixyl 3000, a potent peptide that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area.
Customer review: "Love this eye cream! I have always struggled with under-eye circles. They're so dark. This has helped lighten the area and wake them up. I would highly recommend! It's also a great affordable price!"
Product specs: 0.5-ounce tube

Youth to the People offers one of my favorite options for caffeine eye creams. It brightens your under-eye area like no other with caffeine and vitamin C. A peptide complex reduces dark circles and fine lines, and synthetic mica adds an extra glow.
Customer review: "I really like this product. The pump applicator is great, and unlike many eye creams, you don't have to put your fingers in the container, decreasing bacteria contamination. The product is creamy and applies really well, smoothing the under-eye area."
Product specs: 0.5-ounce dispenser with pump applicator

Neutrogena's Hydro Boost+ Eye Cream contains caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and a peptide complex, which all work together to reduce puffiness and dark circles. It's also fragrance-free, making it great for those with skin and eye sensitivities.
Customer review: "Hydrating cream, leaving you feeling refreshed and glowing. Great product and affordable. Would recommend anyone needing a little boost and would buy again in the future."
Product specs: 0.5-ounce jar

At just $9, this concentrated eye serum from The Ordinary gets the job done. With caffeine and green tea catechin, it helps reduce pigmentation and puffiness around the eye area quickly.
Customer review: "I absolutely love this eye serum! I have really dark circles, and this has helped so much. It de-puffs, and I don't have to wear concealer anymore if I don't want to! At night, I just layer an eye cream over top. Perfection."
Product specs: 1-ounce dispenser with drop applicator

While this SkinCeuticals eye cream is definitely a bit pricier than other options on this list, I can vouch for its effectiveness. It has a thick, balm-like texture that improves the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, and crow's-feet typically associated with advanced glycation in the skin. Peptides, Proxylane, blueberry extract, and caffeine add radiance to tired eyes.
Customer review: "I have really bad crow's-feet on my under-eyes, and nothing seemed to work. I tried this for seven days every morning and night, and for the first time in years, I don't need to cake on concealer! Thank you so much! I have confidence I haven't felt in a long time."
Product specs: 0.5-ounce jar

If you love BeautyStat's Universal C Skin Refiner, you'll also love this eye cream. It contains a patented, stable formula of vitamin C and anti-inflammatory properties that calm, revitalize, and reduce puffiness.
Customer review: "This is an amazing product! It's silky and leaves my under-eye area looking and feeling great! I can't recommend this product enough!"
Product specs: 0.5-ounce dispenser

As its name suggests, this eye cream is packed with a high dose of caffeine to reduce puffiness and hydrate, firm, and tighten the skin around the eye area.
Customer review: "I love this cream! It works well for me, no stinging, no skin irritation, no problems at all, just no more puffy eyes, especially in the morning! I use it twice a day: at night and in the morning before makeup, and I like that it dries and soaks into my skin and therefore doesn't make my makeup run. The only eye cream that has truly done for me what they said it would do."
Product specs: 0.5-ounce jar

With three key ingredients known to help dramatically improve the look of dark circles, Herbivore's Super Nova Eye Cream is another great option. It contains caffeine, vitamin C, and turmeric root, ingredients packed with antioxidants that help even skin tone and brighten the under-eye area.
Customer review: "I absolutely love this eye cream so much! I got it as a sample, and I can significantly see it brighten my under-eyes. I for sure will purchase the full size when I run out since it's 100% worth it!"
Product specs: 0.5-ounce jar

French skincare brand Typology packed this eye serum with caffeine, albizia julibrissin extract, and niacinamide—ingredients that boost circulation and restore radiance to the eye area.
Customer review: "I really like this serum. It absorbs fast and gives immediate results. I am very picky and hardly like but I could tell right away this was good. I’ll definitely buy more products from this brand."
Product specs: available in 0.5- and 1-ounce dispenser with drop applicator