How to Use Super Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Brighter Eyes

By Dr Barbara Sturm | 15% Off First Order | Published: 2026-10-26

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to apply Dr. Barbara Sturm's Super Anti-Aging Eye Cream correctly for brighter, smoother eyes. Step-by-step tips to avoid common mistakes.

Quick answer

Use Dr. Barbara Sturm's Super Anti-Aging Eye Cream twice daily as the last step of your skincare routine. Apply a rice-grain-sized amount with your ring finger, gently patting from the inner to outer corner until fully absorbed.

Why the delicate eye area needs a different approach

The skin around your eyes is thinner and more prone to dehydration, fine lines, and puffiness. Using a heavy hand or pulling the skin can cause irritation and accelerate signs of aging. A targeted eye cream like this one is formulated to be lightweight yet effective, but how you apply it matters just as much as what you apply.

When to apply eye cream in your routine

Eye cream should always go on after your serum but before your moisturizer (if you use one) or sunscreen in the morning. This order ensures the active ingredients can penetrate without being blocked by heavier products. If you apply it too early, your serum or toner may dilute the cream; too late, and the moisturizer may prevent absorption.

Step-by-step application guide

Step 1: Start with clean, dry skin: After cleansing, toning, and applying your serum, wait 30 seconds for the serum to absorb. Make sure your eye area is completely dry—damp skin can dilute the cream and reduce its effectiveness. Common mistake: applying eye cream immediately after serum, which can cause pilling or reduced efficacy.
Step 2: Dispense the right amount: Squeeze a rice-grain-sized amount (about 2–3 mm) onto your ring finger. This is enough for both eyes. Using too much can lead to milia—tiny white bumps under the skin—or cause the cream to migrate into your eyes. Checkpoint: If you experience stinging or blurred vision, you may be using too much product.
Step 3: Apply with your ring finger: Using your ring finger (the weakest finger), gently dot the cream along the orbital bone—not directly on the lash line. Start at the inner corner of the under-eye area, then dot outward toward the temple. Repeat for the upper lid if desired, but avoid the lash line. Common mistake: applying too close to the lashes, which can cause irritation or product migration into the eyes.
Step 4: Pat, don't rub: Use a gentle patting motion (not rubbing or dragging) from the inner corner outward. Continue patting for about 20 seconds until the cream is fully absorbed. This stimulates microcirculation and reduces puffiness. Checkpoint: If you feel any pulling or resistance, you may need a smaller amount or more patting time.
Step 5: Wait before applying other products: Allow the eye cream to absorb fully for 1–2 minutes before applying moisturizer or sunscreen. This prevents the eye cream from being displaced or diluted by the next layer. Common mistake: rushing to apply moisturizer immediately, which can wash away the eye cream and reduce its anti-aging benefits.

Product facts

SUPER ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM: Specifically developed for the eye contour to help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. This means the formula is designed to target the unique concerns of the eye area, not just a general moisturizer repurposed for eyes.
SUPER ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM