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Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:56 am  |
I don't think I'm supposed to post a separate review, so I'm just adding mine to this thread:
REVIEW - SKINCUBED EYE REPAIR
I am 42 years old. I've been using the Skincubed Eye Repair for approximately 5 weeks (2Xdaily).
Background
My problems were puffiness, some lining and dark circles. I've used a heap of eye products in the past. Prior to starting with the Skincubed Eye Repair I was using Prevage for Eyes and Decleor's firming serum (to help lift my eyelids). The only other treatments that I got good results from in the past were ADCE and Strivectin (and while they DID make a difference -they were no match for Skincubed Eye Repair). I own more eyeglasses than Elton John and used them as accessories to help distract from my puffiness. I was very self-conscious. I was very eyeshadow/liner-phobic. A wearer of very bright lipstick as well, as a means to distract from my eyes. (Yes, sometimes I think I must have looked like Dame Edna  )
Application
It took me a week or so to get used to the application. I "melt" the treatment between my fingers and then apply to very slightly damp skin in a rolling/pressing motion (similar to the Dr.H CC method). The treatment absorbs beautifully doing it this way with absolutely no residue or pilling. (Note: this app method is in contrast to the instructions which say to apply to dry skin). I am used to an almost wet feeling around my eyes after eye treatment app -but not with this product. My skin doesn't feel dry following app, nor does it feel artificially moist ( as is the case with many eye creams). My skin feels the way it is supposed to feel - and looks the way a healthy skin should look. Just soft and smooth. Not shiny and not masked or taut looking. I use primer around my eyes (Clarins Perfect Touch)which sits beautifully on the skin around my eyes - no problems at all with it sitting on top of the Skincubed Eye Repair.
Results
The results are more than I could have hoped for. I would say that the appearance my dark circles is dramatically diminished. The puffiness is pretty much G-O-N-E! The "end of day" expression lines around my eyes that I was used to seeing - are pretty much G-O-N-E as well. It just seems that the skin around my eyes falls back into place after squinting...I mean I DO wrinkle when I squint, but when I stop squinting - the skin relaxes back into what is pretty much a wrinkle-less landscape. I am no longer wearing my glasses all the time and I am trying to get used to wearing less concealer because I just don't need as much. I am wearing intensely pigmented eyeliner (I now own several fashion shades) and have started taking great care to enhance my brows. All in all, my eye make-up routine has been brought back to life since I've started using this treatment. I could not be more pleased with the results.
Cost/Value for the $$$
$150 US for one ounce. Given the superb results and considering that you get a full ounce/30 ml - I think the price is fair. I still have mounds left - My guess is that it will be a good six months before I need to repurchase.
Who Might Like It?
All you guys/gals with puffy peepers/dark circles should give it a shot (they have a money back guarantee). Those of you who love the feel of a rich moisturizing cream? You'll probably have to tie your hands behind your back to stop yourself from slathering something on top! Those of you with fine lining who complain that eye creams just puff up your eyes will probably be totally charmed by the Skincubed Eye Repair. Ive been pretty generous with it at times (just to see what would happen) and my eyes did NOT puff up - and I always take it to the lash line to boot - I dont park it at the orbital bone.
Final Thoughts
While the texture is unconventional (IMHO), the results are remarkable. For me, this product does exactly what it says it will do. Two thumbs, all fingers, and toes WAY UP!
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Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:26 am |
| a forum member was kind enough to share her sample with me and i have to say, initially, i was absolutely thrilled with this. it worked better than *any* eye cream/gel/serum that i've ever used for my dark circles and puffiness. however, unfortunately, it completely trashed my eye area after using it for less than a week. my eyes have never looked worse! i still have a little sample filled with this and plan on using it for special occassions for its miraculous results, but i will never again use it on an ongoing basis. it's a pity because i was truly thrilled the first few days. unfortunately even sporadic use (only in the am or only every few days) did not work for me. it took major TLC to get my eyes back to normal and just wasn't worth it. as i said, for special occassions where i want to look my best, i will use it. otherwise, i'm staying far, far away. |
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Sat Dec 30, 2006 6:54 am |
Glad some of you are experiencing some success with it, but just to warn others - particularly with lines rather than puffiness that my experience was similar to Lavie's. After several days of use my undereyes have never looked uglier in a crepey, wrinkly, dry way. In fact I had no idea they could look so bad . My feeling is never again.
My eyes also looked an unnatural, unhealthy white. I really didn't feel it absorbed as I could feel the waxy stuff still there at the end of the day. I couldn't feel the benefit of moisturising over the top and to do it underneath would buffer against the actives so pointless really.
I'm not sure this should be touted as anti-aging. OK, anti-puffiness - but aging eyes are characterised by dryness. According to Smartskincare.com "It (the eye area) has virtually no sebacious glands" which is why its essential to get enough moisture there. It's partly because of this lack of natural emollients that this area cracks up first in most people.
I know Louis says there were only 3 respondents who complained of dryness in his research and they suffered from serious dehydration but I find that surprising. I find PSF's cranberry + Stimucoll enough moisturisation there so it's not that serious an issue for me.
OK, just a counter-point. It certainly ain't for everyone. |
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Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:23 am |
| My results concur with LaVie's and Molly's. I don't have dry skin and I don't have wrinkles under my eyes, but when I used this stuff, the area under my eyes looked like crepe paper!!! The only time this has ever happened to me was a few years back when I used JB Okusil, which I've frequently named as the worst product I've ever used. I was willing to try the skincubed out, but it was a VERY short-lived experiment. |
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Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:59 am |
| I agree..I was getting okusiled again and was very disappointed..although the brightening was there. I really think it has to do with the product's texture. I don't think it's drying as much as not moisturizing enough for me.It's difficult to work with unless you have smooth skin & your only problem is dark circles or puffiness. I actually gave up until I read sormuimui's post about using camellia oil under skincubed and it's been working great ever since. Skin texture is much better (no crepiness) and I still get that brightening effect. Lines don't stay when I smile either. |
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Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:55 am |
| Pudoodles wrote: |
I don't think I'm supposed to post a separate review, so I'm just adding mine to this thread:
REVIEW - SKINCUBED EYE REPAIR
I am 42 years old. I've been using the Skincubed Eye Repair for approximately 5 weeks (2Xdaily).
Background
My problems were puffiness, some lining and dark circles. I've used a heap of eye products in the past. Prior to starting with the Skincubed Eye Repair I was using Prevage for Eyes and Decleor's firming serum (to help lift my eyelids). The only other treatments that I got good results from in the past were ADCE and Strivectin (and while they DID make a difference -they were no match for Skincubed Eye Repair). I own more eyeglasses than Elton John and used them as accessories to help distract from my puffiness. I was very self-conscious. I was very eyeshadow/liner-phobic. A wearer of very bright lipstick as well, as a means to distract from my eyes. (Yes, sometimes I think I must have looked like Dame Edna )
Application
It took me a week or so to get used to the application. I "melt" the treatment between my fingers and then apply to very slightly damp skin in a rolling/pressing motion (similar to the Dr.H CC method). The treatment absorbs beautifully doing it this way with absolutely no residue or pilling. (Note: this app method is in contrast to the instructions which say to apply to dry skin). I am used to an almost wet feeling around my eyes after eye treatment app -but not with this product. My skin doesn't feel dry following app, nor does it feel artificially moist ( as is the case with many eye creams). My skin feels the way it is supposed to feel - and looks the way a healthy skin should look. Just soft and smooth. Not shiny and not masked or taut looking. I use primer around my eyes (Clarins Perfect Touch)which sits beautifully on the skin around my eyes - no problems at all with it sitting on top of the Skincubed Eye Repair.
Results
The results are more than I could have hoped for. I would say that the appearance my dark circles is dramatically diminished. The puffiness is pretty much G-O-N-E! The "end of day" expression lines around my eyes that I was used to seeing - are pretty much G-O-N-E as well. It just seems that the skin around my eyes falls back into place after squinting...I mean I DO wrinkle when I squint, but when I stop squinting - the skin relaxes back into what is pretty much a wrinkle-less landscape. I am no longer wearing my glasses all the time and I am trying to get used to wearing less concealer because I just don't need as much. I am wearing intensely pigmented eyeliner (I now own several fashion shades) and have started taking great care to enhance my brows. All in all, my eye make-up routine has been brought back to life since I've started using this treatment. I could not be more pleased with the results.
Cost/Value for the $$$
$150 US for one ounce. Given the superb results and considering that you get a full ounce/30 ml - I think the price is fair. I still have mounds left - My guess is that it will be a good six months before I need to repurchase.
Who Might Like It?
All you guys/gals with puffy peepers/dark circles should give it a shot (they have a money back guarantee). Those of you who love the feel of a rich moisturizing cream? You'll probably have to tie your hands behind your back to stop yourself from slathering something on top! Those of you with fine lining who complain that eye creams just puff up your eyes will probably be totally charmed by the Skincubed Eye Repair. Ive been pretty generous with it at times (just to see what would happen) and my eyes did NOT puff up - and I always take it to the lash line to boot - I dont park it at the orbital bone.
Final Thoughts
While the texture is unconventional (IMHO), the results are remarkable. For me, this product does exactly what it says it will do. Two thumbs, all fingers, and toes WAY UP!
Pudoodles |
Hi Everyone  Yes, it is me - the Skincubed Eye Repair Addict ..Sadly, I have to report that I am having some trouble with the Skincubed Eye Repair...The weather in my area of Canada has changed significantly (for the worse) - It is really cold now...(-25 over night) YIKES! Unfortunately, I'm starting to find that the Skincubed Eye Repair does not provide enough moisture by itself...I stopped using it last night because for the past week, upon waking, I noticed my eye area looking really crinkly and dry (almost as though I had been putting retin A around my eyes!)....I tried to alleviate the problem by adding an eye cream over top of the Skincubed treatment in the morning and it didn't work...It seems that the Skincubed Eye Repair very much wants to exist alone...it did not accept another treatment well (it pilled up on me..resulting in miniscule white balls sitting on the skin around my eyes...as though the added eye cream acted as a catalyst to turn my Skincubed Eye Repair into Play-doh!! Needless to say, I am crushed. I tried to partner it with my emu oil as well, but it didn't work - I got the "balling up" action again. I still LOVE the Skincubed Eye Repair but it looks like I am going to have to "park it" until the weather warms up.....I will DEFINITELY incorporate this treatment back into my routine as soon as the weather allows for it!
Pudoodles |
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