Editor's Choice: Eye Serum Worthy of Luxury

A good effective eye cream can be expensive - Facts of Life 101. But, despite the too often high price, an eye cream - gel, balm or serum - is a necessary part of complex skin care. routine. If you want to moisturize dryness, reduce the appearance of dark circles, or reduce the visible signs of aging, you need to use a product specially formulated for the very delicate skin around the eyes. As hard as it is to part with your hard-earned money, there are products that are worth it. Is it a point? Absolue Eye Serum by Lancôme. At $129 for a 5 ounce liquid, it's worth a splurge.

Lancome Absolue Eye Serum

Designed for women looking to plump and brighten the eye area, this multi-repairing concentrate helps enhance eye contour sensation in four key areas: lower forehead, lower eyelid, upper cheekbone and temples. This is achieved through the use of Pro-Xylane, a patented anti-aging molecule. This ingredient helps reduce visible signs of aging– read: wrinkles – and helps increase skin elasticity. The silky formula dissolves instantly on contact and contains extracts of flaxseed, jasmine flower and cockatiel. In a week, the skin around the eyes will be softer and more hydrated, and over time, the eye area will look more radiant and fresh - and this is something worth investing in.

Lancome Absolue Eye Serum, $ 129