I’ve realized that the older I get the more obsessed I become when it comes to searching for the best eye cream. My friends and I have had lengthy discussions on this topic.

For those who think eye creams are just for the vain, think again. The skin under the eye is the thinnest layer of tissue in the whole body; it is therefore the most sensitive. It doesn’t help that there’s not much fat under the eye, making it sag and wrinkle easily.

So, yes, eye creams are an important product. Another important thing is choosing the right eye cream.

Women have different issues such as puffiness, dark circles, fine lines, etc. I have a hard time rating eye creams because of the small circumference it affects, but there are definitely brands that work.

Eye creams can be pricey so it is important to ask your friends for recommendations.

Here are 10 effective brands, in no particular order.

Lancôme Génifique Yeux Youth Activating Eye Cream diminishes dark circles, fine lines and under-eye circles, making your tired eyes look well-rested. It is enriched with Génifique Yeux, which helps reactivate key signs of youth and fights against visible signs of fatigue. Those who use it particularly love its cooling ingredients and gel-like texture.

Murad Essential-C Eye Cream is a patented anti-aging cream that protects the under-eye from the harmful rays of the sun (SPF 15). It has Vitamin C which helps brighten the eye circle; it also helps check uneven skin tone and dark circles.

Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Intensive Eye prevents new wrinkles from appearing and fixes existing problems such as fine lines and crow’s feet. I suggest one should use it at night.

Olay Regenerist is not only affordable; it really works. It has niacinamide that helps fade discoloration over time. It also instantly tones down dark circles, for an easy, stress-free fix.

La Mer the Eye Concentrate. This product is for deep conditioning. It is formulated with hematite, a magnetically-charged mineral that takes care of dark circles, discolorations and unevenness that girls mask with concealer. I like that it answers these needs because applying concealer daily stretches the skin which promotes wrinkles. Over time, lines soften and you’ll see a visibly healthier, smoother and luminous skin.

Clarins Super-Restorative Total Eye Concentrate works well under makeup because it is not greasy and is quickly absorbed by the skin. It will help keep your eyes looking fresh and keep wrinkles at bay.

Estée Lauder Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator is an eye cream that has skin-tightening caffeine that helps reduce puffiness. It comes with a cooling NASA-inspired applicator so the ceramic tip is permanently chilled to help deflate puffiness.

ZO Skin Health Olluminate Intense Eye Repair is an amazing product. I saw the difference in three days and my eyes looked brighter and well-rested. It reduces fine lines and helps reduce puffiness and dark circles. It’s hydrating, easily-absorbed and light on the skin so it can be used under makeup.

Mario Badescu Ceramide Eye Gel helps reduce puffiness and dark circles. This product will help make your eyes look fresh after a late night.

Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Total Eye Lift is perfect for those who have sagging skin. As we age, our skin’s elasticity diminishes. All the tugging can really take its toll. This product uses an ingredient called Elemi PFA that restores tensin, a protein naturally found in skin that anchors cell and keeps skin tight.