Clinique All About Eyes for skin with dark spots
Caffeine
Morus Bombycis Root Extract Morus Alba Root Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Tocopheryl Acetate
Magnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other eye cares fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Suitable for normal skin due to the presence of glycerin and cholesterol, which provide humectant and barrier repair actions respectively, this product offers moderate moisturizing for the delicate eye area.
- Glycerin and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract offer general skincare benefits supportive for pigmentation concerns, though targeted ingredients for significant improvement are lacking.
- The product has no risks of irritation for your normal skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 5.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this lightweight gel-cream is widely praised for its ability to depuff and prime the undereye area for makeup, particularly for users with puffy eyes and oily to combination skin, without causing milia or irritation. However, those with significant dark circles or very dry skin often find it lacks the necessary potency or moisture, frequently suggesting the "Rich" version as a better alternative.
Highlights
Gentle & Non-Irritating Mostly Mentioned
- “never irritated my eyes”
- “safe for eyelids”
- “great for sensitive eyes”
- “no allergic reaction”
- “good for contact lens wearers”
Excellent Makeup Base Often Mentioned
- “holds concealer in place”
- “doesn't disturb makeup”
- “prevents concealer creasing”
- “silky smooth base”
- “non-creep formula”
Lightweight Gel Texture Often Mentioned
- “soaks in quickly”
- “doesn't leave greasy effect”
- “refreshing lightweight consistency”
- “absorbs easily into skin”
- “cool and soothing feel”
Reduces Puffiness Sometimes Noted
- “significant improvement with puffy eyes”
- “noticeably more vibrant”
- “helps depuff in mornings”
- “eyes look less tired”
- “great for morning bags”
Ineffective on dark circles Sometimes Noted
- “didn't help dark circles”
- “no change in shadows”
- “hoping for dramatic result”
- “dark circles remain same”
- “only helps puffiness”
Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
- “not moisturizing enough”
- “need the Rich version”
- “dryness returned quickly”
- “too light for winter”
- “better for oily skin”
Jar Packaging Rarely Noted
- “prefer a pump dispenser”
- “sanitary concerns with jar”
- “dipping finger is unhygienic”
Price vs. Quantity Rarely Noted
- “expensive for small jar”
- “pricey for basic cream”
- “wish it lasted longer”
- “costly for the results”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clinique All About Eyes work for skin with dark spots?
This product works for skin with dark spots, though other eye creams fit this skin better. It offers moderate moisture and general skincare benefits with ingredients like glycerin and green tea extract, but it lacks targeted ingredients for significant dark spot improvement. Eye care for skin with dark spots needs brightening agents and moisturizers to fade dark spots and keep the eye area soft and smooth.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Molecules, 2024
Which ingredients make this eye cream a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Glycerin and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract offer general skincare benefits supportive for pigmentation concerns, though this eye cream lacks targeted ingredients for significant improvement on skin with dark spots. An eye cream for this skin needs powerful brightening agents and antioxidants to effectively address dark spots.
What does Caffeine do for skin with dark spots?
Caffeine helps protect skin cells against UV radiation with antioxidant properties and improves microcirculation, which may reduce the appearance of dark spots over time. It is generally well tolerated by healthy skin and is often added to daytime routines to boost sun protection.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013
What does Morus Bombycis Root Extract do for skin with dark spots?
Morus Bombycis Root Extract helps fade dark spots and brightens uneven skin tone by slowing down the pigment production in your skin. It is generally gentle and may also help calm irritation while keeping your skin looking clear and balanced.
Where does this eye cream go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This eye cream goes after your moisturizer in both your morning and evening routines. Skin with dark spots needs a product of this type that also includes powerful brightening ingredients and antioxidants to effectively target pigmentation.
Can I use this eye cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye cream with retinol by applying the eye cream first to keep the delicate skin around your eyes soft and protected, followed by your retinol treatment. This layering method is unlikely to cause irritation while helping maintain skin comfort.
How often should I use this eye cream?
You can use this eye cream daily, both morning and night, as it offers gentle moisture without harsh ingredients. Skin with dark spots needs targeted brighteners and antioxidants to significantly improve discoloration.
Can this eye cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This eye cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your skin with dark spots because it lacks harsh or heavy ingredients that typically trigger irritation. To effectively brighten dark spots around the eyes, this type of product needs targeted brightening ingredients and potent antioxidants.
Is this eye cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Enzymatic alpha glucosylation of EGCG yielded EGCG-G1, which enhanced epidermal penetration, decreased melanogenesis through down-regulation of 13 genes including MITF, stimulated skin Lactobacillus growth, and decreased hyperpigmented spots while increasing skin brightness and homogeneity compared to EGCG and vitamin C across a large panel of phototypes.
Molecules, 2024A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021Topical application of a 2% cream containing combined fruit extracts for 56 days significantly reduced wrinkle depth by 11.5%, length by 10.07%, and area by 29.55% in 21 female subjects compared to a placebo.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015Plant Milking technology applied to Morus alba L. produced an extract enriched in prenylated compounds with an 18-fold increase compared to commercial root extract and confirmed wrinkle reduction benefits in aged women.
Molecules, 2020Morus alba root extract enhanced proliferation and up-regulated keratin expression and CXCL12/CXCR4 signaling in primary cell and skin explant cultures.
Phytotherapy Research, 2015Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Why other eye cares fit skin with dark spots better
An antipollution, antioxidant serum containing Deschampsia antarctica extract, ferulic acid, and vitamin C reduced transepidermal water loss by 19%, improved dark spots by 7%, and decreased the squalene peroxide to squalene ratio by 16% compared to baseline in twenty women living in a high air pollution area over 28 days.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Topical application of a water-in-oil emulsion containing 2% Muscat hamburg grape seed extract significantly improved melanin, elasticity, and sebum content compared to a placebo in human volunteers over 8 weeks, with no reported skin hypersensitivity.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Isostearyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Ethylene Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Morus Bombycis Root Extract Morus Alba Root Extract, Caffeine, Phytosphingosine, Wheat Extract Wheat Bran Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Whey Lactis Protéine Du Petit-Lait Protein, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract Olive Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyridoxine Dipalmitate, Sucrose, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Laurate, Peg Ppg-18 18 Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Cetyl Peg Ppg-10 1 Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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