Everyone has their own little insecurities, and mine are my eye bags/puffy eyes/somewhat dark circles. It’s the only thing that prevents me from wearing contacts, and if I wear contacts, I feel I have to load a bunch of chemicals under my eyes so I don’t look like a panda. Over the years, I’ve tried many different creams and concealers to make myself feel a tiny bit more confident. Even worse, sometimes the skin under eye isn’t hydrated enough, so concealers looks extremely fake and cakey under my eye.
I have used multiple different eye creams, and I want to give a general review on what I used. There’s so many in the market that claims to do so many things; and they all come with one thing: an overpriced label. Which eye cream should you invest in then?(This post is inspired by my friend who was asking me about eye creams 🙂 A little shout out to her- Basilla!)
Please note- everyone has different reactions to different products, so what works for me may not work for you! I’m here to voice my opinion; that is all. 🙂
Benefit’s ” It’s Potent! Eye Cream“
Where to Buy
Sephora ($36 CAD), Murale, Shoppers Drug Mart (that has a Benefit section), Holt Renfrew
What it is:
A brightening eye cream for fading dark circles.
What it does:
Your eyes can’t keep a secret—they’re the first to show signs of aging and stress. This powerful eye cream, containing a peptide complex known to help restore elasticity and firmness, fades dark circles and helps smooth fine lines for brighter, younger-looking eyes. Its blend of hydrating botanical extracts features apple extract, known to help boost collagen, and loquat extract, known to help protect the skin from free radical damage.
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This is a brightening cream for dark circles. I kind of bought it because Benefit had a promotion last year and I grabbed since I was having a post-depression at Sephora shopping day. I admit, Benefit sucks me in with their cute and flamboyant packaging and their quirky names. The eye cream is in a cute little glass container that looks like a potions jar out of Harry Potter.
Because of my multiple eye cream stock, I like using this in the morning. It’s a bit sticky for a minute after application but this hydrates very well. However, I can’t notice any drastic difference for my under eye circles. It’s a bit cooling, so I feel like my puffiness decreases, just a bit, before I put on concealer. It doesn’t have a pungent smell, which I like.I wouldn’t repurchase this though.
Dior Hydra-Life Pro-Youth Sorbet Eye Cream
Where to Buy:
Sephora, Bay- $60 CAD for 15mL/0.5 oz
What it is:
A comfortable, light-textured formula designed to reduce puffiness and visibly lighten dark circles for a rested and radiant look.
What it is formulated to do:
This fast-absorbing essential reconciles freshness of a gel and the softness of a cream. It delivers powerful effects while respecting the fragile eye-contour area.
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This is a more expensive eye cream, and luckily; last year I bought this in a package that came with a full sized eye cream, 15mL Hydra Life Sorbet Pro Youth Creme (moisturizer) and 10 mL Pro-Youth Hydrating Serum for $65 CAD, then I had $20 off $50+ purchase at Sephora; so I got those 3 items for $45! It was a happy day.
This is by the far the best. I actually didn’t put on eye cream for a week and I was like omg my face, so I put some on couple nights ago and I was relieved that my puffiness/dark circles has settled down. Settled down – not completely disappeared, but I was content enough. This cream is very light and refreshing, and cooling (colder than Benefit) as well. It’s hydrating, absorbs into the skin quickly, and not sticky/greasy. I’m not sure about its anti aging effects, since I’m kind of young!
Sephora Instant Depuffing roll-on gel
Where to Buy:
Sephora- $18
What it is:
A de-puffing eye gel that instantly leaves eyes looking fresher and brighter.
What it is formulated to do:
Delivered from a simple-to-use roll-on applicator, this remarkable multi-action gel creates a refreshed look in the eye area, instantly. Its updated formula includes HydroSenn+, a natural ingredient proven to deliver immediate and long-lasting hydration more effectively than hyaluronic acid. Made with light-reflecting pigments, a single application visibly diminishes the appearance of puffiness while an extract of red vine leaf works to diminish the appearance dark circles. The roll-on applicator tip with three agitator beads stimulates drainage and microcirculation to leave eyes looking fresher and brighter.
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This is something that just satisfies me for the lazy days and when I’m in a hurry, or it’s 2 am and I’m studying and I look like a monster. It’s cooling, and I like the three rolly ball things because it “massages” the under eye. I have really really bad puffiness in the morning, like someone punched me, and this settles it down; but only for the short term. It’s very similar to Garnier’s depuff roller as well, which I used to have and lost it; and tried this Sephora one. It does make my feels feel more awake. Brighter? Hm, not really. For hydration, I prefer the Dior eye cream.
Where to Buy
Body Shop- $17CAD for 15mL
- An ophthalmologically tested gel-crème for the delicate skin around the eye. It is designed for skin that needs more gentle care.
- Fragrance, colour and alcohol-free
- No added preservatives
- Suitable for contact-lens wearers
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This is a cheaper eye cream, but it doesn’t really address my issues. I got this couple years ago, and still have some left, so you can guess how often I use it. It doesn’t smell the greatest, since it’s fragrance free. It’s very moist. The only time I use it is if I take off makeup during the day and my eyes feel tired, I just put a bit. The pump is annoying, because one press gives you too much. I wouldn’t repurchase this.
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All these eye creams do not require excess amount, a pea sized amount will do so they last for a long time. I doubt I can actually get rid of my circles/puffiness for good, only reduce them! All in all, I recommend the Dior one, but the price makes me squirm (thank God for the good deal I got!), I hope I can find one a tad bit cheaper after I’m done using this one.
I hope that you found this review useful and give you a bit more insight from a customer point of view! Also, if you use different eye creams, please share as I would like to know what else is good so I can add it to my future shopping list! 🙂