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Which Anti-Aging Eye Cream Is My Go-To for Fighting Visible Wrinkles? Derm Compares Two Top Eye Creams of 2024

By: Dr. Alex Zeitany, MD Dermatology
Latest update: June 09, 2024
Dr. Alex Zeitany is a board-certified dermatologist with a comprehensive background in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. She graduated with distinction from the prestigious University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before joining a private practice in her home state of North Carolina.

Visible crow’s feet, dark circles, puffiness, fine lines…

Did you know? The skin around the eyes is known to be one of the first places to show visible signs of aging. 1 In fact, studies show that the delicate skin around the eyes tends to wrinkle more and deeper than other areas. 2

Countless patients over the years have come to me with these concerns, wondering if the only way we can visibly enhance those weary eyes was to go under the knife (or needle)…

But there is evidence that visible signs of aging around the eyes — including visible dark circles and wrinkles around the eyes — can be combated using the right skincare products. 3

As a dermatologist, I use an eye cream twice a day — once in the morning and once at night.

Eye creams are a staple in my skincare routine. The right eye cream can make a world of difference when it comes to aging gracefully. 4

That’s why I’m so picky about the products I choose to use — especially because I like to keep my skincare routine under 5 minutes long!

So today, I will be comparing two of my all-time top eye creams — Naked & Thriving’s Revive Firming Eye Cream and Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme Synchronized Multi-Recovery Eye Cream, to help you decide which one is best for your skincare routine… and for your budget too!

Get to know the products…

Naked & Thriving’s Revive Firming Eye Cream is a naturally-derived, plant-based eye cream that is formulated with a powerful blend of botanical extracts. It has impressive, third-party clinical results, and it is designed to moisturize and visibly improve skin in the delicate eye area.
Estée Lauder is a well-known and long-established brand, being a favorite for many. Their Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme Synchronized Multi-Recovery Eye Cream is designed to visibly brighten the eye area and help combat visible wrinkles. Chances are, you’ve seen it in your local department store or you’ve seen it advertised somewhere – that’s how most of my patients know about it.
So let’s see how they compare…

Winner for ingredients? Naked & Thriving

Patients ask me all the time to recommend skincare products that can deliver visible results! For this reason — Naked & Thriving’s Revive Firming Eye Cream is a standout eye cream that’s become one of my all-time favorites! 

I’ve been using Revive nightly for 3 months, and I feel like the area around my eyes looks much smoother! I noticed a significant improvement in the appearance of the fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes, and I feel like it did a wonderful job of targeting the visible crepiness under my eyes. I used to look tired all the time — now, I’m getting compliments on how bright and vibrant my eyes look!

So how does Revive do it?

First, Revive is crafted with a blend of bakuchiol, peptides, and hyaluronic acid, all chosen for their gentle yet potent support of the delicate eye area.

Hyaluronic acid is a powerhouse for supporting hydration, known for its ability to hold up to 1000x its weight in water! 5 This hydration-supporting property helps to visibly plump the skin, targeting the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving a more youthful, refreshed look. 6

Studies show peptides are known to support the skin’s crucial building blocks, helping to promote more elastic-looking skin. 7

Revive’s crown jewel ingredient is bakuchiol. This naturally-derived alternative to retinol is known for targeting visible wrinkles and visibly brightening dark spots, without the scaling and stinging often associated with typical retinoids! 8  I’ve seen that this side effect can be even more pronounced in the delicate skin of the under-eye. This powerful ingredient is also praised for not increasing photosensitivity, making it more suitable for all-day use. 9

Alternatively, you may be drawn towards Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Eye Gel-Cream: a lightweight formula that’s popular with many of my patients. This formula also contains peptides and hyaluronic acid, as well as pea peptides, which are praised for adding a soothing feel to the cream’s formulation. 10

I will say though, while some patients swear by this, others can find this cream to feel super harsh on the skin — so before anything, I’d advise that you patch test it first, especially if your skin skews on the more sensitive side. Personally, for me, it caused skin flakiness and watery eyes. But I have patients who have used it since their 20s and swear by it! 

In my opinion, the Revive Eye Cream’s potent blend of naturally-derived ingredients makes it this doctor’s choice, especially for sensitive skin. Plus, its high-quality botanical formula is designed to produce visible age-defying results… and I feel like it delivers and then some! For these reasons, as well as the fact that my patients praise it far and wide, I have to name Naked & Thriving Revive as my winner for this round!

Winner for established history? Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder has been around for decades and has a large, loyal fanbase. Founded in 1946 in New York City by Estée Lauder and her husband, her namesake brand has a long history of producing powerful, effective skincare, making it one of the world’s leading luxury skincare brands.

On the other hand, Naked & Thriving was founded a little less than 10 years ago by best friends and brother-sister duo Margi and Greg Kimball. This newer brand has skyrocketed in popularity and gained cult status among skincare enthusiasts for its dedication to naturally-derived, effective ingredients and ethical practices.

That being said, due to the 80 years of established history, Estée Lauder is a classic, legacy brand that takes the win in this category.

Winner for price? Naked & Thriving

Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme Synchronized Multi-Recovery Eye Cream is typically (and at the time of writing) more expensive, often costing around $70+ depending on where you shop. I often wonder if since it’s a long-established brand and found in department stores people might be paying for the legacy name, as opposed to just the product.

Currently priced on their website for less than $70, for about the same quantity of product, Naked & Thriving’s Revive Firming Eye Cream offers outstanding quality at an affordable price point. A clear winner in this category in my opinion!

Winner for ethics? Naked & Thriving

Estée Lauder is not certified cruelty-free, and, according to PETA, their products are still tested on animals in certain countries, which may be a serious deal-breaker for some conscious consumers!

Naked & Thriving is PETA-certified and they never test on animals. Plus their products are formulated without synthetic ingredients, parabens, and over 2,700+ other potentially harmful or unwanted ingredients, which makes it the big winner in this category.

Not only is the brand certified cruelty-free, but they also plant a tree for every bottle sold!

Winner for sensitive skin? Tie!

As mentioned before, because Naked & Thriving’s Revive Firming Eye Cream is formulated without synthetic fragrances or chemicals, it’s great for most skin types. It contains a slight, naturally-derived scent, but it’s not too overwhelming and didn’t trigger any reactions for my sensitive skin. My patients love it for the same reasons!

Estée Lauder’s formula, while not entirely naturally-derived, has a similar profile in terms of not formulating with added synthetic fragrance – which makes this a tie!  

Conclusion

While both eye creams have their strong suits, Naked & Thriving’s Revive Firming Eye Cream stands out for its gentle but effective formulation of strictly naturally-derived ingredients, as well as its compatibility with sensitive skin types and affordability! 

If you’re in the market for an eye cream that delivers age-defying results without compromising on naturally-derived quality with clinical results, as well as stellar ethics, Revive Firming Eye Cream is this dermatologist’s clear winner!

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