The ingredients you look for in your eye cream differ significantly with the specific problem you are fighting. For anti-aging effects, look for retinoids and peptides in your eye cream. For puffy eyes, choose eye creams with antioxidants, niacinamide, herbal and botanical extracts, and sodium hyaluronate.. Hyaluronic acid and essential oil extracts are ingredients that help with hydration and moisturizing of the delicate area.