Shakespeare once said that the eyes are the window to your souls. 

But we say they are that and more. 

Besides revealing hints about your personality, the state of your eyes can also betray your age (horror!), and even reveal the number of hours spent in bed (no, really). 

They also show how well you look after yourself — or don’t: Puffy eyes, appearance of lines and wrinkles, dark eye circles and a largely dull visage are all tell-tale signs that you need to take better care of your self. 

To lose the eye baggage, it is imperative you add an eye cream to your AM/PM routine. 

Trust us, your peepers will thank you for that.

FOR LINES AND WRINKLES

Kiehl’s Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Eye Cream (S$65)

This gel-cream contains potent ingredients Copper PCA and Calcium PCA to diminish and prevent the formation of wrinkles.

Available at all Kiehl’s stores and counters.

ForBelovedOne Polypeptide DNA Resilience Lift Eye Cream (S$72)

Don’t be intimidated by the scientific label: The pleasant-smelling cream leaves a hydrating veil as it fills in folds and furrows.

Available at Sephora stores.

LOOKING COOL

L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser X3 Anti-Aging Transforming Eye Cream (S$37.90)

Chuck it into the fridge and work the cooling metallic applicator to maximum effect.

Available at Watson, Guardian, Sa Sa, selected departmental stores, major supermarkets and hypermarkets.

Origins No Puffery Cooling Roll-On For Puffy Eyes (S$55)

This eye treatment instantly reduces puffiness as it cools and refreshes the eye area.

Available at all Origins counters.

FOR SENSITIVE EYES

Yves Saint Laurent Forever Youth Liberator Eye Zone Serum (S$109)

This lightweight eye serum lifts and perks tired eyes.

Available at Yves Saint Laurent Beaute, #B2-34 Ion Orchard.

Clarins Defining Eye Lift (S$82)

Its water-like texture sinks in swiftly and removes eyelid puffiness by way of its oil-free formula.

Available at all Clarins counters.

Skinceuticals AOX+ Eye Gel (S$139)

This anti-oxidant, when used daily, inhibits the signs of ageing, reduces the appearance of eye bags and lends a fresh look to skin in a matter of days. 

It is also clinically proven to neutralise free radicals and boost collagen.Available at Spa Artisan, #01-13/14 The Fullerton Hotel.

FOR SPECIAL ATTENTION

Bioderma Sensibio Gel Contour Des Yeux (S$30.50)

This eye gel is crafted with sensitive skin in mind, soothing and calming the delicate eye area promptly.

Available at Guardian.

Korres Wild Rose Eye Cream SPF15 (S$69)

Its velvety texture hydrates and protects the eye area from harmful UV rays.

Available at #B2-16 Raffles City Shopping Centre.

FOR THAT BRIGHT-EYED EFFECT

Biotherm Skin Ergetic Eyes (S$70)

Its slightly tinted formula instantly refreshes and brightens.

Available at Biotherm stores and counters.

Shu Uemura Tsuya Skin Youth Infusing Eye Concentrate (S$70 from Aug 1)

A study on 51 Asian women using this product twice a day for a week showed that 84 per cent of the women claimed their eyes looked bigger after using this wunderkind. 

The angle of your eye lashes will also be lifted.

Available at all Shu Uemura counters.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Corrective Eye Cream (S$92 from Jul)

Its lifting effect paves way for a more defined eye contour as it erases wrinkles and fades dark circles.