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Can anyone recommend a liquid eye serum that does not pill?

10 replies

WaneyEdge · 09/05/2026 10:34

Are there any eye serums that are liquid rather than cream/gel? Every single cream or gel pills on me. Every. Single. One. It’s so bloody annoying and takes my makeup with it on days I wear it. I’m looking for something that’s liquid like a toner/serum that I can pat in and it’s not lying on top of my skin.

The best one I’ve ever used years ago was the Environ C-Quence but that’s £££ and not sure I could justify it if it’s not as good as I remember!

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Blackbird2409 · 09/05/2026 11:02

Are you possibly using too much? I’ve used various different high quality and M & S etc and never had a problem. Have had this happen with face creams if I’ve put too much on.

WaneyEdge · 09/05/2026 11:28

I don’t think so? I’ve used various creams over the years, tried using not much or lots and the end result is the same. It’s like it never properly gets absorbed and just sits there.

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OnarealhorseIride · 09/05/2026 11:30

I use a Lancôme liquid one but only have it on at bedtime

LBB2020 · 09/05/2026 18:10

I use the Clinique all about eyes serum, it’s got a little roller ball to apply. I’ve not had any problems with my makeup when using it

CurbsideProphet · 09/05/2026 18:12

I use an eye serum from a small British brand called Base Skincare, no pilling with make up over the top.

Hallywally · 09/05/2026 18:58

You only need a tiny bit near your eyes. I have 4 layers of serum/creams near my eyes and it doesn’t pill.

PaperAirplanesFlying · 09/05/2026 19:24

It might not be the eye serum itself, but what you’re layering it with in terms of moisturisers/primers/make up. This is about foundation pilling, but the principles are the same when you’re working out what products will pair well with other products: https://labmuffin.com/fixing-foundation-clumping-with-video/#Test_out_the_product_combinationproducts

namechange0998776554799000 · 09/05/2026 19:25

Laneige water bank eye cream and the ordinary peptide eye serum

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