I’m 47 and I look 10 years younger thanks to this $16 anti-aging cream. Over 500 Yahoo readers have bought it too.

Once I hit 40 and had a baby, it became much harder to hide the puffy eyes and dark circles under my eyes after sleepless nights. A few years later, after having another child, tired eyes became my trademark.

I’ve tried dozens of products to perk up my delicate under-eye area. CeraVe eye repair cream — On sale now for 40% off Amazon Canada — I’ve actually started to notice long-term improvements. As someone whose eyes are prone to irritation, this lightweight cream is a daily must-have, especially on humid summer days. So when my 4-year-old wakes up at 3 a.m. with an ear infection, CeraVe’s eye cream helps hide traces of sleepless nights.

I’m not the only one who loves this affordable beauty product. According to our data, over 500 people Yahoo! Readers snapped up the book last month, read on to find out why I’m obsessed.

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Continued use of this lightweight cream helps reduce puffiness and dark circles.

$16 on Amazon

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Our ophthalmologist-tested, fragrance-free eye cream contains three essential ceramides and hydrating hyaluronic acid. Made with a patented delivery system that continuously releases ingredients to keep your eyes hydrated all day. With regular use, you’ll notice a reduction in dark circles and puffiness under your eyes.

Apply a few drops of cream to under-eye area morning and night and gently massage until fully absorbed. Works great on its own or under makeup.

Developed in collaboration with dermatologists, CeraVe Eye Cream is non-comedogenic and perfect for all skin types.

What I like about it

Perfect for sensitive eyes. I love CeraVe Cream because it moisturizes without irritating my sensitive eyes. It absorbs quickly into the skin and is a great base for under-eye concealer. You only need a few drops per application, so a small tube is plenty.

Dermatologist Approved: I also love that this product is approved by the Canadian Dermatology Association and has been thoroughly tested by experts. This isn’t just some fancy eye cream, it’s a product that’s backed by a lot of science, and that’s important to me.

Great for pigmentation: With over 3,700 reviews and a 4.3-star rating, it’s clear I’m not the only one who loves this moisturizing cream. One customer said she wished she’d found it sooner, as it “significantly reduced pigmentation” under her eyes. She noted that her under-eye area has lightened by 30 percent, which she called “a huge win.”

Non-greasy: Another reviewer noted that the cream is “non-greasy” and won’t irritate sensitive eyes, while another called it a “great product.”

Room for improvement

It is not a fast-acting eye cream.: This product is great, but it’s not a magic cream. It takes weeks, maybe months, of use before you see any noticeable improvement. And you can’t skip applications, or you’ll reverse your results. Give it a solid 6 months of use before you can decide if it’s working for you.

Some Amazon reviewers say they didn’t see any visible changes after a few weeks, but from personal experience, this cream takes time to work, and I promise you that with continued use, your under eye area will improve, so don’t give up.

It’s not as moisturizing as other eye creams. The eye cream could be a little thicker, but if it’s too thick it may not be absorbed as easily by the skin. CeraVe is a proprietary formula and may take some time to work, but once it does it’s amazing. My advice is don’t give up just yet.

Reviewer comments

I’m not the only fan of CeraVe’s Eye Repair Cream, which boasts over 2,300 five-star reviews.

One reviewer who has suffered from “sinking eyes” and “hyperpigmentation” for their “lifetime” said that the eye cream has made their under-eye area “about 30% lighter,” which they called a “huge win” for them.

The product says that the bags under the eyes become “almost invisible” when you apply the makeup. “I’ll definitely buy it. [it] Also.”

Another shopper agreed that the cream is “a fantastic cream for dark circles under the eyes”, adding that it “works so much better than those expensive eye creams”.

“Every dollar spent on it is worth it,” they wrote.

“My advice is to ditch all the expensive skincare products and only buy CeraVe products,” echoed a third shopper.

They are affordable and, importantly, effective.

Despite thousands of five-star reviews, some caution that it’s “not a miracle product,” and agree that it can take several months to see noticeable results.

verdict

I love CeraVe Productsand this one is no exception. It’s gentle around the eyes, and after a few months of consistent use, I’ve seen a huge improvement in the dark circles and puffiness under my eyes.

That said, if you’re looking to quickly erase the tired look of your skin after a night out with the girls or a long international flight, this cream probably won’t give you the immediate results you need. This lightweight cream works, but it takes time. Commit to using it twice a day for the next six months and you’ll be amazed at the difference (or disappearance) in the dark circles under your eyes in the morning.

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