This eye cream is a relatively new introduction to my skincare routine. Now, I have some pretty serious dark circles (as a result of caring for a toddler and Netflix binge watching), so I value my eye creams and they have a special place in my heart. It is a skincare step that I am prepared to invest in, and have invested in throughout the years. I have tried quite a few eye creams – high and low ends, and this eye cream surprised me.
What NeoStrata says/product description:
- Gentle, effective eye cream with cucumber, yeast extract and green tea to help hide dark under eye circles and target puffiness.
- PHAs (3% Gluconolactone, 1% Lactobionic Acid) to target wrinkles, hydrate and strengthen.
- Pro-vitamins A, C & E provide potent antioxidant protection.
- Suitable for eye puffiness, dark circles, fine lines and crows feet.
- RRP $55.95/15g (though I purchased my tube from Priceline when they had the 40% skincare sale –bargain!)
On NeoStrata’s website, they make some very ambitious claims:
- Clinically Proven: Lighter, Brighter Smoother Eye Area in 4 weeks.*
- 88% noted reduces eye puffiness and reduced eye wrinkles.*
- 91% said it brighten and lighten the under eye area.*
- 85% said it revitalises tired skin around the eyes.*
*Study of 33 subjects using 2x daily over 4 weeks. Data on file NeoStrata Inc.
My experience:
I have been using this eye cream for the last two months and it really succeeded my expectation. I have heard good things about it before purchase, but did not have high expectation for it. Because let’s face it - even the most high end eye creams have disappointed us in the past (I am looking at you La Mer).
This eye cream has a fluffy cream texture which is quite unique. It is fluffier than an average cream product, but thicker than the texture of a lotion. It spreads beautifully on the skin and gets absorbed quickly without any oily residue. Using it alone, it is just moisturising enough for me in this weather. Sometimes my undereye area feels a bit dry, I will layer an eye serum underneath this eye cream. I can’t wait to use this eye cream in spring/summer because it would provide just the right amount of hydration for me.
The biggest difference I saw was my dark circles. No, they have not disappeared. But I really do believe this eye cream has helped to brighten my eye area. I am not sure whether it was the PHAs, vitamins or the yeast and green tea extracts, but my shadows do look lighter and I look more awake in general. Those with dark circles will know – it is very rare for an eye cream to work on dark circles. Almost all claim to reduce dark circles, but I rarely see those claims being delivered. But this eye cream did! And for the price, I have no complaint.
In terms of its anti-aging claims, I have three to four fine lines around my eyes and I don’t think this eye cream has made them disappeared. The lines are still there if I look closely, but definitely not as obvious, and I am happy with that. Due to the PHAs in this product, I make sure that my eye area is covered when I apply sun protection in the morning. I might be a bit paranoid but better safe than sorry right?
This eye cream can be easily found in Priceline and most chemists. The retail price is on the higher end of the scale for a drug store product, but it is worth it. I am not sure about you, but I will be buying a (or two) backup in the next Priceline skincare sale (which is rumoured to be in the beginning of August!).
Repurchase? Definitely.
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