What actually works for under eye wrinkles?

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Looking for advice on under eye wrinkles, over the past couple of years my eyes have got really wrinkled up. I'm only in my 30s so hoping I can reverse it a bit.

What products should I use? Are there any creams that actually make a difference? Or good cover up makeup?

I don't do anything with my skin at the moment so open to all ideas!

Once the wrinkle is formed you can't really put anything on it to remove the wrinkle, but you can plump them out a bit and stop them getting worse. Plumping them out means moisturiser, retinols, hyaluronic acid etc. Prevention means sunscreen and sun glasses to stop you squinting so much.

Thanks @Malariahilaria I fear being an ex smoker sun worshipper means I am somewhat doomed. I just can't believe how quickly it caught up with me. Within a couple of years gone from none to really noticeable wrinkles

It's pricey but I've started using obagi elastiderm eyes and I'm nearly finished the little tub and I can honestly say that in tandem with having test trough fillers it's transformed my eyes.

I'm 50 this month and they've never looked better, mist eye creams aren't worth using if you already use a moisturiser but this is. Also if you've turned your back on your sun worshipping ways then think about getting started with retinol/trentoin - build up slowly but it does exactly what it's supposed to do but you do need a 50 Spf sunscreen and avoid putting your face in direct sunlight for the most part ( hat, sunglasses ) .

You can buy those stick on gel patches (eg in Holland and Barrett) and I sometimes use those and leave them on for about half an hour, if I'm going on a night out or special occasion. They're really hydrating.

One product that really makes a difference is Dennis gross ferulic eye cream. Genuinely effective.

Which brand are they?

OP if you are interested in improving your skin generally (including eye wrinkles) look into a retinol product. It increases cellular turnover and also increases collagen production in the skin (which both decrease as we age). Over time it improves skin tone/ texture and decreases the look of wrinkles. But it is a long term thing, and your 30s is a good time to start as you begin to see changes in your skin.

You can buy over the counter retinol, however your best bet is to try tretinoin, which is the prescription strength - you can get it from Dermatica or Skin & Me (if you are in the UK). They are a subscription services which send you a bottle every month or so. I'm not in the UK and get mine from an online pharmacy.

I had to start out slowly, but eventually built up tolerance to using it under my eyes and on my upper eyelids. I'm 38 and have been using it for 2 or 3 years, it has made a big difference in my fine lines and my overall skin texture.

If you want more information look into skincare threads on here, there is some good information. The key thing is looking for active ingredients rather than brand names or expensive packaging. You don't need to spend a fortune, there are some really good cheap brands out there.

The very basics (if you wish to start) are:

Morning:
A vitamin C serum ( anything with L-ascorbic acid)
Good SPF (30+) - you NEED to use sunscreen with any retinol/vitamin c / AHA product.

Evening:
Retinol product.

Also a chemical exfoliant (AHA or BHA) once a week or so.

You will see good changes in your skin with consistent use over time, but it does time time and a bit of research.

Sorry, didn't realise this thread was 6 months old!

A Time Machine.

Do NOT use retinols this close to the eye! Do not use tretinoin this close to the eyes! If you want sth similar make sure it is an appropriate eye cream, it must say on the label. Avène have at least one made of sth belonging to the same family as retinols but it is not a retinol. If you use a face one you'll likely end up doing more damage and looking worse.
If you aren't using anything and have the money to spare go to a dermatologist. You only have one face. Eyes are the most sensitive part of the face, the skin's very thin and the lid is so thin it absorves things too easily and depending on what it is, this can lead to allergies or more damage in the long-run.
I'm yet to find anything I can positively recommend for eye wrinkles. Wearing sunglasses and protecting your face I can vouch for but as far as creams go, take it all with a pinch of salt and don't go wasting your hard-earned $$ on dreams and rainbows. When it comes to the face, be sensible. Better have one good cream than 3 or 4 which are expensive and do shit.

Day time - Vitamin C serum, followed by moisturiser containing SPF50

Night time - Retinol serum, followed by eye cream (will need to slowly build up to using retinol with lower % initially).

Just to point out, I did say that it took me along time to build up to using it near my eyes. I'm not recommending starting using under the eyes. But to say that you should never use it near the eyes is a bit strange - I use it under my eyes and on my upper eyelids everyday without irritation.

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@Roseglen84 I stand by what I said. Telling sb who's only getting started to go for tret and using around the eyes, is irresponsible and potentially damaging for the OP. If the OP's only getting started they probably don't know what you mean by building it up.
OP, strongly suggest you have a look at some of threads on here about retinol and eye wrinkles.
Here's a good place to look into skincare, Caroline Hirons is seen as a bit of a skin guru. Have a read before you put any active principles on your face. They
have the potential to make you look better but they can also do a lot harm, specially put together. Skincare should be approached as everything put together not just product A +B+C. because maybe A and B can't go together.
www.carolinehirons.com/2019/02/retinol-qa-february-2019.html

First of all, this thread is 6 months old and the OP hasn't been back. Secondly, I did not say to start off using it around the eyes so please don't misquote me - I said that I had built up over 2 years to using it around my eyes.

I'm sure the OP (if she is still reading) can figure that out.

I literally feel the same as you! Ive just turned 30 and I feel like I've aged 10 years overnight!!