The skin around the eyes is thinner than the rest of the face, has almost no oil glands and moves constantly. That is the whole case for a dedicated Faberlic eye cream rather than reaching for your face moisturiser — it is a formulation difference, not a marketing one.
Three concerns, three different answers
People buy eye products for one of three reasons, and the honest success rate differs sharply between them.
Puffiness
Best served by light gel textures, ideally with a cool metal applicator. But most morning puffiness comes from sleep position, salt and fluid rather than from skincare, so a gel helps at the margins. If it is dramatic and daily, the cause is not cosmetic.
Dryness and fine lines
This is where eye creams genuinely deliver. Richer textures and hyaluronic-based formulas visibly improve crepiness with consistent use over several weeks.
Dark circles
The one to be careful about. Circles caused by visible blood vessels or by the shape of the orbital bone will not respond to any cream — no brand's, not just this one. Pigment-based and fatigue-related darkness does respond to brightening formulas, though gradually.
Formats in the range
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| Cream in a jar | Dry skin, evening use |
| Gel or fluid with applicator | Puffiness, mornings |
| Patches | A one-off lift before an event |
| Eye serum | Layering under a cream |
Faberlic's catalogue turns over roughly every three weeks, so availability shifts. See the current catalogue on faberlic.com for what is offered where you are.
Application, briefly
Use your ring finger and tap rather than drag. Apply along the orbital bone, not right at the lash line — product migrates inward on its own during the day. A rice-grain amount covers both eyes; more than that is what causes morning puffiness people then blame on the cream.
Why not just use your face cream
Two reasons. Rich face creams migrate into the eye and cause overnight swelling, and the high-concentration actives that suit cheeks — acids, retinol — tend to irritate this area rather than help it.
When to stop shopping and see someone
Under-eye bags that are structural, swelling unrelated to sleep, or any sudden change in the skin around the eyes are medical questions, not skincare ones. See a doctor rather than working through more products.
Other categories are covered in the skincare section.