Esthetica MD Product Reviews – Eye Creams

By: Esthetica MD
 
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. - May 19, 2015 - PRLog -- Jeepers, peepers, are there a lot of eye creams out there! So, which ones really work? We tested five of the most popular brands out there to find out which ones don’t blink when it comes to fighting fine lines, combating crow’s feet, and diminishing dark circles.

Image Skincare Iluma Intense Brightening Eye Cream
Price: $60

SKIN CONCERN:
Hyper-pigmentation, dark spots and uneven skin tone

THE GOOD:
Contains a number of plant extracts that have research-supported potential to inhibit melanin (skin pigment) production, such as bearberry, mulberry, and licorice root extracts, as well as a concentration of peptides for reducing pigment responsible for dark circles, increasing lymphatic drainage and reducing the appearance of crow’s feet.  The cream feels light on the skin providing good hydration and does not contain Parabens.  It also wears well under make-up.

THE BAD:
While the ingredients constitute the latest in a cosmeceutical armament to improve skin’s appearance, in our opinion, it is missing tried and true ingredients such as Vitamins A & C.

BOTTOM LINE:
Iluma Intense Brightening Eye Cream is a great option addressing a number of concerns.

La Mer The Eye Concentrate
Price: $190

SKIN CONCERNS:
Anti-aging fine lines and wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness.

THE GOOD:
The Eye Concentrate contains beneficial ingredients for creating and maintaining healthy skin.  Algae is the first ingredient on the list and would normally have positive effects on the skin such as antioxidant and water-binding properties.  This product contains a few peptides and caffeine, which is effective for improving dark circles.  The product feels hydrating with a wonderful slip.  The overall look of the packaging is cosmetically elegant and the applicator is a nice touch, but can be considered unessential and gimmicky.

THE BAD:
The potency of the ingredients are compromised by jar packaging.  Every time you open the lid, you introduce air and light, and every time you insert your finger to apply the product, you introduce bacteria.  This product also contains skin irritants such as eucalyptus oil and lime.  For an eye cream, this product is very expensive.

THE BOTTOM LINE:
While this cream does contain great active ingredients, their benefits are compromised by jar packaging.  The eye cream creates a nice barrier on the skin, but at $190 for .5 oz., it seems just a tad pricey.

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye Cream and Lash Serum Duo
Price: $25

SKIN CONCERN:
Anti-aging for fine lines

THE GOOD:
At $25, the price point makes this product affordable.  This product contains mica for camouflaging dark circles. It also feels pretty emollient and has a nice glide.

THE BAD:
This product contains very little active ingredients such as antioxidants and Niacinamide which you want to see in a skincare product.  It also contains parabens and the ingredient Dimethicone, a silicone polymer that provides the appearance of smooth skin texture without any other benefit.  Dimethicone is often used in a variety of primers, foundations and hair conditioners.  The packaging is also not ideal as an uneven amount of product is dispensed from the tube.  This product also did not wear well under makeup.

THE BOTTOM LINE:
While this product is affordable, there are other options available that are more efficacious.

Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum
Price: $65

SKIN CONCERN:
Anti-aging for fine lines, puffiness and pigmentation.

THE GOOD:
This product is filled with good ingredients that work on fine lines and pigmentation.  Some of these ingredients include Ferulic Acid and Retinol for fine lines and wrinkles, BHA & AHA for cell turnover, botanicals for lightening, and Hyaluronic Acid for hydration.  Plus the formula is Paraben-free. The light gel formula slides beautifully on the skin and it wears well under makeup. We noticed an improvement on puffiness right away and the packaging of a glass bottle with an applicator is ideal for keeping light and air out.

THE BAD:
The feel of the product is a bit sticky and may not feel emollient for those who prefer a richer feel.

THE BOTTOM LINE:
Overall, this is a fabulous choice addressing most under-eye skin concerns.

Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist 24 Intensive Eye Contour Cream
Price: $55

SKIN CONCERNS:
Anti-Aging fine lines and wrinkles

THE GOOD
This product does not offer many benefits, except that it contains a small amount of Vitamin E.

THE BAD:
This eye cream contains mineral oil, Vaseline and wax.  So while it may feel soothing, it does not contain any active ingredients that will make a difference for your skin.  You are better off buying a drug-store brand eye cream for less.  The presence of fragrance in the formulation is the worst offender.  Fragrance causes skin irritation and actually contributes toward aging!  The jar packaging will not keep ingredients stable, as it introduces air, light and contaminants.  It also feels heavy and causes makeup to slide right off.

BOTTOM LINE:
We recommend skipping this one entirely.

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