If you’re willing to invest a bit more, celebrity esthetician Sarah Akram, whose clientele includes Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson, actress Angela Bassett, and Mindy Kaling, recommends this eye cream from Auteur, which she says her clients are constantly asking her about. “It’s the eye cream of all eye creams,” she says, noting that it’s worth the money if your under-eye area is a big concern. “It depuffs, targets dark circles, and helps to fight signs of aging.” To do this, it uses ingredients like peptides, ceramides, and collagen along with some lesser-known actives like Gatuline and Cytobiol. Gatuline is derived from the paracress plant and is known for its numbing effect. In this eye cream, it reduces micro-muscle contractions, which can create fine lines, while also smoothing the skin. Cytobiol is a blend of ash-tree bark (a natural anti-inflammatory also present in the Epara eye cream), vitamin B3, and organic silicon, which work together to increase circulation under the eyes and reduce dark circles and under-eye puffiness.
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