Do you really need an eye cream?

The skin around your eyes is thinner and more prone to dryness than the rest of your face (Image: Shutterstock)

You’ve probably heard how nightly eye cream application can keep crow’s feet at bay. But aren’t eye creams just expensive moisturisers in tiny packaging?

The jury isn’t out on the eye cream debate. However, when it comes to your skin care routine, it is better to err on the side of caution. The skin around your eyes is thinner, more delicate and prone to dryness than the rest of your face. It is usually one of the first areas to show signs of aging.