Daisydot, like you, I've always been complemented on my eyes. I can identify with some of the dryness that you mention and the effect this can have on the general look of them. One of the things I find greatly helps with the general appearance is an eye-and-lip cream patted very lightly around the eye area,
slightly pressing into the skin at the inner and outer corners.
I also wear contacts, as I don't want to hide my eyes behind frames!
Would these be an option for you? The new solution I have is a naturally-lubricating one, which so far hasn't brought on any dryness.
Dulciana