Nivea Visage Radiance Boosting Eye Cream £6.49 for 13ml (available nationwide)
They say: Enriched with mango milk that instantly hydrates and visibly brightens under eyes.
We say: I looked tired before I used this, and just as tired afterwards. No noticeable difference whatsoever.
Marks: 1/10
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Garnier Caffeine Eye Roll-on £7.99 for 15ml (available nationwide)
They say: Easy to use with an applicator that stimulates circulation and refreshes.
We say: The metal roll-on does feel cool, but after a few days’ use you could still see the Vuitton monograms on our vast eye bags.
Marks: 2/10
Benefit De-puffing Action Eye Gel £20.50 for 15ml (available nationwide)
They say: A unique, soothing gel formula that helps to tone and revitalise the under-eye area.
We say: Very light and fresh. Put it to the maximum test on a pair of severely hungover eyes. Hard to say if it made any difference but it was definitely soothing.
Marks: 7/10
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm Yeux £23.50 for 20ml (0800 0363558)
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They say: Wheat proteins gently tighten and smooth fine lines, and white tea extract reduces puffiness. Corrective pigments brighten skin and minimise dark circles.
We say: Right away, you can feel and see that the skin around the eyes is tighter and less puffy. A brilliant product.
Marks: 9/10
Lancôme Eye Contour Gel Cream £30.50 for 15ml (lancome.co.uk)
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They say: A hydrating, de-stressing, gentle and delicate formula that reduces signs of tiredness.
We say: Light and non-sticky, it has a cooling effect. Didn’t work on puffy hayfever eyes but maybe that’s a hard test.
Marks: 6/10
Eyesential Under Eye Enhancer £39.95 for 15ml (eyesential.net)
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They say: Smoothes lines, bags and wrinkles, the ultimate alternative to surgery.
We say: Excellent, definitely did the job, but be careful not to put too much on, otherwise you’ll have white rings around the eyes.
Mark: 9/10