Is Your Expensive Eye Cream Worth It?
September 18, 2009 by Peggy Rowland
Filed under Women's Health
Some claims on eye cream boxes are laughable. Maybe some of them work, but they can’t all be as wonderful as they say.
Personally, I haven’t had patience for them. I can’t even bring myself to use any samples that come my way more than maybe once. Perhaps the wrinkle fears haven’t hit me yet. I’m 35. Yet, I did recently find myself buying Avalon Organics Vitamin C Sun-Aging Defense Facial Cream. It’s 
not just for the eye area. I like it other than its extra-orange scent.
But I’m not writing a facial cream review today. Instead, I’m reporting on what the experts at Consumer Reports found recently when they tested several top brands of eye cream. Their findings were published in the October Consumer Reports magazine.
Of the 16 eye creams tested, CR found that four of them smoothed wrinkles a little better than the rest. The most cost-effective of those four creams is Olay Total Effects Eye Transforming Cream.
Are you surprised? At just $20, Olay smooths eye wrinkles better than more expensive brands like Clarins Advanced Extra-Firming Eye Contour Cream, Clinique Repairware Intensive and Lancome High Resolution Eye Collaser-5x Intense Collagen.
The most expensive brand tested was Perricone MD Advanced Eye Area Therapy, and its performance was rated average. However, users complained that it smelled like a gym bag! At $95, that doesn’t sound like a very good deal.
For full ratings on all 16 eye creams tested, check the October Consumer Reports magazine, or read the results online if you subscribe.
Do you use an eye cream or a simple moisturizer and sunscreen?
(Image via Olay)
I bought four products from the Made from Earth skincare line–the Face Firming Serum, the Pure Aloe Face Serum and the Olive Night Cream. After two weeks of using the Vitamin Enhanced Face Firming Serum, I’m pretty pleased.
I’m skeptical by nature, and I wonder if anyone notices the change produced by skin products like these other than the user. But, I think the Vitamin Enhanced Face Firming Serum does make the skin around my eyes look smoother and lighter, and it certainly moisturizes without being greasy. I have pretty sensitive skin, and I haven’t had any redness or irritation, and certainly no pimples. I also don’t notice any scent. I find eye creams especially irritating (Clinique was AWFUL for me!) but this Made from Earth serum is very soothing. I’m pleased with the results and certainly the price!
I have been using the Vitamin Enhanced Moisturizer (from Made from Earth) and after one month of daily use, here is my verdict: This stuff works. It’s not magic, it’s not a miracle, it doesn’t transform every wrinkle and age spot. But it makes your skin look BETTER than before, which is all we can really hope for, isn’t it?
I’ve noticed a somewhat dramatic change in the fine lines around my eyes (no, I don’t use a separate eye cream). They are smoother and much less noticeable. The few age spots I’ve developed seem to be lighter. Overall, looking at my face in the mirror now, I sometimes have to do a double-take because my skin looks so much better and brighter. The permanent dark circles under my eyes are even lighter.
I have acne prone skin and I was nervous about using a new moisturizer, but quickly found that my skin actually CLEARED UP while using this product. Likely, it was due to my regimented focus on skin care in general, but this did NOT contribute to any breakouts at all. Highly recommend the Made from Earth line if you are looking for solutions.