Review (4/5): Extremely hydrating but lightweight. Does have essential oils & fragrant ingredients though
This comes with no outer product box, just the bottle. But, the bottle is sealed with plastic wrapping around it. It is made in the US. The ingredients are listed on the label.
This is supposed to be cruelty free, gluten free, silicone free, sulfate free, paraben free, talc free, 100% vegan, and have clean ingredients. It didn’t have any labels on it saying it was cruelty free, but the brand’s website said they’re cruelty free. It also said they use natural and organic ingredients. But, they are not certified organic. It states, “Our products are made with natural and organic ingredients, however, they are not certified organic. All of our products are made in the U.S. using top-quality domesticated and imported ingredients.” I’m not surprised they said they’re not certified organic. I love their honesty. I’ve seen lots of skincare brands claim their products are 100% organic when they definitely aren’t. Most skin care products are water-based and water can NOT be certified as organic, so the possibility of finding a 100% organic skincare product is close to impossible.
This claims to be hydrating, brightening, and soothing. It claims to target fine lines around the eyes, reduce appearance of dark circles and puffiness, and hydrate the eye area. It claims the key ingredients are triple peptides, bergamot oil, and citric acid. I included a full ingredient list at the end of my review (marked with 🟣). I included some info on some of the ingredients before that (marked with 🟢).
This comes in a nice pump bottle. The pump does squirt out too much if you’re not careful. I find if I carefully press it so I’m not pushing it down all the way, I get enough product and don’t waste any. It’s a thin gel consistency. It glides on nicely. It absorbs quickly leaving my under eyes feeling really hydrated and smooth. I have pretty dry under eyes. If I apply concealer, I have to make sure to moisturize them really well so they don’t look dry and cakey. A lot of the moisturizers that hydrate my under eyes enough are thicker and end up being too heavy to use concealer over. This is PERFECT! It’s thin and lightweight, but feels extremely hydrating! It gives my under eyes enough hydration and plumps them up. It doesn’t leave a sticky residue at all. Concealer goes over it beautifully and looks nice and smooth.
I haven’t been using it long enough to say anything about how it works long term on dark circles, firming, etc. But, I can say it’s really hydrating and plumping if you’re looking for something extremely hydrating under the eyes. I’m hopeful for other benefits long term given the ingredients, but even if I don’t get any more benefits, I’m still loving how well it hydrates my under eyes while being so lightweight! Just keep in mind it does have some essential oils and fragrant ingredients in it, so if you have sensitive skin, you might want to avoid this or at least check the ingredient list to see if they’re things that you’re sensitive to.
🟢Info on ingredients
Saccharide Isomerate, which is a 100% natural and plant-derived moisturizer. It binds to the skin stronger and longer than other moisturizer ingredients do so it can keep skin hydrated longer than usual.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 & Palmitoyl Tetrrapeptide-7 - These are peptides combined to create a compound called Matrixyl 3000. Matrixyl is a highly-effective peptide composition that has been shown to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, fill in fine lines & wrinkles while restoring elasticity.
Sodium Hyaluronate, which is a form of hyaluronic acid (HA). Helps skin hold onto water, making skin more plump and elastic.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (aka Argireline), which is called “natures Botox.” It is a synthetic peptide that has several different potential wrinkle-fighting and anti-aging effects. It's so effective, that experts say it's the closest thing to Botox you can get. It prevents the muscle movement that leads to wrinkle formation. Argireline also promotes collagen production and optimizes the function of collagen, which both fight fine lines and improve moisture levels in the skin. It’s good for anyone looking to smooth wrinkles caused by repeated muscle movement in areas such as the forehead and around the eyes.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, which has great anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant properties.
ESSENTIAL OILS, PERFUMING INGREDIENTS
It has some essential oils and perfuming ingredients in it - Bergamot Fruit Oil, Orange Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Geranyl Acetate, and Linalool. These are super common and cheap fragrance ingredients. They oxidize on air exposure and the result can be quite irritating to the skin and can lead to allergic contact dermatitis and they count as frequent skin sensitizers. It is best to avoid them if you have sensitive skin.
🟣FULL INGREDIENT LIST
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Carrageenan, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Triethyl Citrate, Linalyl Acetate, Geranyl Acetate, Terpineol, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.