Most eye creams focus on dark circles, puffiness and crow’s feet, but what about the thin, crepey skin on our upper eyelids? It’s one of the first areas to show signs of aging, yet it rarely gets the same attention. Alastin is looking to change that with its newly updated Restorative Eye Complex with TriHex+ ($128), which takes a closer look at what skin care can actually do for the upper lids.
Why Upper Eyelids Need Special Attention
Upper-eyelid skin is among the thinnest on the face, and it gets quite a workout. Between blinking, squinting and everyday facial movement, the skin is constantly folding and stretching. Over time, it can become less firm and more crepey.
“That combination means a formula needs to be both cosmetically elegant and appropriate for this highly sensitive area, while addressing visible concerns such as crepiness and loss of smoothness without migrating into the eye,” says Alan Widgerow, MD, chief scientific officer at Alastin’s parent company, Galderma.
It’s also an area that’s been harder to study. Most eye cream research focuses on crow’s feet and the under-eye area, where changes are easier to photograph and measure. Upper-lid concerns can involve every...