There are many alleged “skincare experts” on social media who claim there’s no difference between facial moisturizers and eye creams. So why “waste” money on a dedicated eye cream?

They’re WRONG. This is not my opinion; this is based on SCIENTIFIC FACT.

Will applying a facial moisturizer around the eye area hurt you? Of course not, as long as it doesn’t contain strong exfoliating acids or a high-percentage retinoid.

Will a dedicated eye cream be better at addressing specific concerns? Of course. The anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) of the skin around the eye area is structurally different, ages differently, and responds to treatment differently from the skin on the rest of your face. So a properly formulated eye cream will provide targeted results.

Let’s begin with the science.