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Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:56 pm  |
This is a comparison of the full size Gel and Cream really, since I have used both on a regular basis for a while.
I don't experience any sort of dryness or tautness in the eye area and have not used any eye care products (on a regular basis) for almost three years now. I started having concerns about fine lines on the inner bottom corners of the eye area and also a worsening "chicken skin" texture at the border of the orbital bone/cheek region.
The eye gel is meant to help with dark circles as well, which is another issue I have in the under eye area.
My skin condition - I am 21, so still suffering the aches of young skin - oiliness, congestion, some sensitivity to rich or acid products, AND dehydrated skin.
Recently, my skin barrier has been strengthening and my skin is now able to tolerate many more products and I have incorporated the cellcosmet face care range as well (another review to come).
I use one to 1.5 pumps of the gel, and it covers both eyes well with some excess sitting on top of the skin which absorbs within a few minutes. The product does dry with a finish on the skin, slightly shiny but no film like feeling. The scent is very mild compared to the cream, but I don't have sensitivities or issues about scent.
The gel definitely takes longer to soften the skin and its effects on dark circles is minimal. I have just altogether stopped testing the gel's effects on darkness and started using Teamine on problem areas.
Overall, I think I would stick with the CREAM formula since I only use 1/2 a pump for both eyes, it covers very well and absorbs well too. For value, the cream is better and I do have a standby bottle in the fridge so I won't need to repurchase any eye cream for at least a year. I don't think the cream formula is just suitable for mature skin, since the purpose of skincare is preventative and there is no harm in using an intensive product at a young age - esp if you have Caucasian skin which is generally more prone to premature wrinkling around the eye area.
I have not had any significant issues with congestion with both products. I used to always get milia or small tender spots around the orbital/cheek border from eye products, but perhaps it is my skin condition that has changed which means I am able to tolerate these eye creams.
ingredients - water, hydrolyzed fibronectin, hydorlyzed glycosaminoglycans, glyceryl polymethacrylate, propylene glycol, guanosine, glycerin, cysteine, wheat germ extract, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, inidazolidinyl urea, matricaria extract, phenoxyethanol, hydroxyethylcellulose, propylparaben, methylparaben, ethylparaben, fragrance, disodium EDTA |
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 1:32 pm |
Very nice review. 
With my personal experience, it was perfect for me when I'm suffering from allergies and puffy eye lids. I found it to be non-irritating and deflated my puffy eyes. I creally can't comment if this line would help with dark circles. My guess that it would not unless you get it from stress/being up all night and all day with no sleep.
I did not apply that much. Only 1/2 a pump and I was happy with it. |
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