Wday tests: eye products

Vasilisa Naumenko, 22 years old, beauty editor:

Gel for the area around the eyes with black caviar extract is aimed at moisturizing, restoring, elasticity and firmness of the skin. After the first application, hydration and a decrease in puffiness are already noticeable.

I don’t have dark circles, but puffiness occurs in the morning. Fabric patches under the eyes and refreshing creams help me to cope with such problems. The active ingredients in the product are: caviar – acts as a moisturizer, marine collagen – strengthens intercellular connections and the Firmactiv complex – a combination of two active ingredients to activate skin tone.

The gel perfectly nourishes and copes with signs of fatigue. Regarding wrinkles: I can’t say they have evaporated, but Matis definitely acts as a smoothing agent.

Vasilisa Naumenko, 22 years old, beauty editor:

Convenient products have a special place in my heart and on my beauty shelf. The roll-on gel went into the refrigerator and was used morning and evening to reduce swelling and freshen up the look.

Givenchy has a separate line, Smile`nRepair, which is designed to combat the signs of aging in the skin around the eyes. Lightweight, non-greasy texture gently lays on the eyes without irritating them, and instantly removes puffiness. I will not change this video and will use it in combination with a gel cream, or maybe something else.

Nastya Obukhova, 28 years old, fashion editor:

I must admit that I have never used serums for the skin around the eyes. So my introduction to the MelvitaNectarBright radiant serum was not very good for me. I applied too much product on the orbital bone, as a result of which I rubbed it for about 10 minutes, which literally means eternity to me. In the mornings, there is not always time for such lengthy procedures.

In subsequent times, I was no longer so wasteful: I only needed one drop for two eyes. The serum has a watery creamy texture, but it is still difficult to absorb. True, the effect is noticeable immediately: the look becomes fresher, the bruises under the eyes become lighter. It does not remove edema without a trace, but it reduces it for sure.

The description says that the agent has a brightening and thickening effect. If everything is true with the first, then I have not noticed the second action yet. Probably, the serum needs to be used longer. I did not dare to use this product without a cream: too little moisture. For hot weather – maybe, but not for fall / winter.

Also, when using, I noticed one small drawback: in the late afternoon, the serum, which, in theory, should be absorbed without a trace, begins to roll down on the upper eyelid, under the eyebrow. I have not always noticed this effect: perhaps this is due to the application of too much of the product. Nevertheless, I am satisfied with the result and will continue to use it.

Nastya Obukhova, 28 years old, fashion editor:

I pay special attention to caring for the thin skin around the eyes: eyelid products are a must in my daily beauty ritual. I’ve been using Kiehl’s cream with avocado for a couple of years – it’s great, but I wanted to find a decent alternative.

I liked WeledaWildrosen eye cream. There are many advantages: it almost does not smell (which is very important for me), moisturizes well and does not leave an oily film (a common effect after using natural care products). He copes with bruises under the eyes with a bang: the cream seems to brighten the skin, which after application becomes soft and velvety.

I used the product both in the morning and in the evening. It is perfectly absorbed and does not provoke swelling. I noticed that in the morning my eyes do not swell as much as usual – I attribute this to the list of Weleda creams. During the two-week testing period, I found no flaws. However, I could not appreciate its anti-aging effect, since I do not have noticeable wrinkles under my eyes. The only thing I would not recommend using the product in cold weather: it seemed to me quite light.

Natalya Zheldak, 28 years old, chief editor:

Recently, I always have a kind of tired look – I look at the monitor a lot, I read a lot, I don’t sleep much. At some point, it suddenly turned out that I was no longer 17, and all these freaks with the rhythm of life do not pass without a trace. I spent a long time choosing a product that would help me look fresh in the morning. And eventually settled on Dr. Pierre Ricaud, Capital energie.

It was created, of course, using a unique technology (as the manufacturer says) – the active ingredient (its name is unpronounceable and still won’t tell us much) ultimately stimulates the process of self-healing of skin cells. It is promised that the product performs three functions at once: moisturizes, improves blood circulation and has a drainage effect, which makes the puffiness go away and the circles under the eyes disappear.

You can use the cream twice a day, but, for my taste, it is more suitable for the morning. The steel ball-applicator pleasantly cools the skin, really removes swelling and refreshes the look. Yes, and it is convenient to use it – there are no leftovers on the fingers.

Its smell is pleasant enough, the structure is gel. You will surely like it too. But do not expect any miracles – the product performs precisely the function of “hiding signs of fatigue.” If you want to moisturize the skin around the eyes and remove the first fine wrinkles, buy another product as an evening cream. I ended up doing just that.

Natalya Zheldak, 28 years old, chief editor:

This is the latest development of the company, which appeared in stores only in September. But we had the opportunity to test it for you a little earlier.

There are two options for this product: a light serum and a rich gel cream. They differ in the intensity of the action of the active components, but both are nighttime. I chose a serum.

In fact, I’m generally a big fan of the brand. Therefore, somehow I immediately reacted with confidence to the new tool. What manufacturers promise: protection from external influences, deep hydration and restoration, smoothing of fine and expression lines. They talk about a huge number of patents and revolutionary technologies.

It has an unusual but pleasant smell, a convenient dispenser – I applied the serum before going to bed, as recommended in the instructions – three drops with light pats from the inner corners of the eye to the outer.

The first two times it seemed to me that my skin was tingling. But I will not say that the sensation was completely unpleasant. Therefore, she did not stop the experiment. Now I love the feeling after applying the serum so much that I physically feel discomfort when I forget to apply it. I have been using it for two weeks, the wrinkles have not gone anywhere, but I have already noticed the result. The skin around the eyes is really well hydrated, very soft. And the look … You know, there are those sensations when nothing seems to have changed dramatically, but you look in the mirror and are satisfied with yourself.

Christina Semina, 25 years old, section editor «Lifestyle“:

For testing, I got a cream for the skin around the eyes of the Greek brand Korres – Black Pine Antiwrinkle & Firming. I will say right away that I really liked all the products of this brand that I had previously tried, but mostly they were new items for the body.

So, according to the description, Black Pine Antiwrinkle & Firming cream with extracts of black pine, oats, tea and yeast belongs to the anti-aging series. It has a firming and firming effect, reduces wrinkles and fights edema. To be honest, I have no obvious wrinkles, but for prevention, I decided to leave my usual remedy for a few weeks and switch to Black Pine Antiwrinkle & Firming, Korres.

First of all, I liked this cream for its aroma, I would call the smell relaxing and soothing. These are often used for aromatherapy in spas. The texture of the product is delicate, it is quickly absorbed, but in my subjective opinion it is a little oily. However, I prefer lighter and more gel-like textures for the eyes. I used Black Pine Antiwrinkle & Firming, Korres cream for about two weeks. After using it, the skin around the eyes acquired a healthy shine and radiance, but I did not particularly notice the smoothing effect on my expression lines. Ultimately I decided to give it to my mother.

Olga Frolova, 27 years old, build editor:

This cream with a fun applicator in the form of an eraser is designed to fight the first wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes at the same time and literally erase them from the face. I cannot say that after two weeks of testing, I noticed some kind of miraculous effect.

The cream did not in any way affect the traces of lack of sleep and everything that we usually call an unhealthy lifestyle on my face, but it seemed to me very pleasant: well moisturizing, quite dense and with tiny shiny particles, due to which it seems that the look is really like as if it had become fresher. It also smells divinely like lemon pie, or tea with bergamot – and I’m ready to buy it just for that.

Vera Likhosherstova, 28 years old, brand manager:

The C eye serum advance + reminds of medicinal eye drops with its packaging, description and, most importantly, a darkened bottle with a glass pipette. And for a good reason, the American brand (from the English clinical) from the manufacturer Science of scincare (translated from English – the science of skin health) emphasizes in every way its attitude to science, medicine and innovation. I must say that this comes out very convincingly for the brand: the appearance of the cosmetic product evokes a slight thrill – it seems to you that now you have begun to take your appearance seriously.

The serum is designed to improve skin elasticity, reduce bags and darkening under the eyes and fight wrinkles around the eyes. According to the instructions, it also protects against free radicals. The combined action of hyaluronic acid, vitamin C (l-ascorbic acid) and copper tripeptide growth factor (HGF) gently affects the area around the eyes, rejuvenating it.

The consistency of the serum is liquid, slightly oily, transparent. Immediately after application, a slight pleasant sensation of coolness and a slight sheen of the skin appear. I applied the product twice a day – in the morning and in the evening under the eyes, in the crow’s feet and under the eyebrows, gently massaging the area.

The instructions on the packaging recommend avoiding eye contact. This can be difficult given the specific design of the applicator. However, I did not experience any discomfort or discomfort, despite the fact that I applied the product abundantly at the very edge of my eye. I think this is an unnecessary precaution for the American company.

Overall, I liked the product and will continue to use it. It is too early to talk about results, but I readily believe that they will appear. At least the placebo effect is ensured in this case.

Olga Turbina, 23, star news editor:

Tri-roll gel for puffiness and dark circles under the eyes (Beautiful Eyes) EXPERT series. It is around the eyes that the first signs of aging and skin fatigue appear: wrinkles, swelling, dark circles under the eyes, redness of the eyelid skin.

I discovered that all these problems can be solved by the three-roll gel for puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. The product was presented to me, and now I cannot imagine my cosmetic bag without it! I use it in the morning and as needed. It pleasantly cools, moisturizes, eliminates puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. Plus, it has a fresh and pleasant scent.

Yulia Gaponova, 32 years old, managing editor:

To be honest, I am very skeptical of such creams. At one time I tried so many things – the result is zero. Therefore, when I was offered to test Caudalie polyphenolC15 cream, I was not very encouraged. But since I am an ardent opponent of bruises under my eyes and constantly struggle with them, I nevertheless decided on a new experiment.

I will say right away that I was captivated by the fact that this cream-gel is fragrance-free, with a delicate texture, perfect for the contour of the lips and eyes. The cream is quickly absorbed and is suitable for sensitive skin, so I have not had any allergic reaction to this product.

After a week of use, the result amazed me – the bruises under the eyes practically disappeared and fine wrinkles were smoothed out! True, I did not use it twice a day, as indicated in the instructions, but applied the cream only before bedtime. Perhaps when I start using the product twice a day, I will get exactly the result I dreamed of!