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The Immuderm Website:

Upon first glance, the website for Immuderm seems very well-equipped and functional. But, upon closer examination it is average at best. The website contains a lot of explanation for why Immuderm is effective and unique, but they fail to provide a complete list of ingredients. They have an FAQ section with a list of all the possible questions you would want answered, but when you click on many of the links they don’t provide any real answers. For instance, when you click on the link for the return policy it takes you to their “terms and conditions” page where there is absolutely zero information concerning a return policy or a product guarantee. The website also lacks customer testimonials and clinical research. It does allow you to buy Immuderm directly from the site and there is a “scientific” explanation of how it works, but that’s not enough to compel me to buy it.

Immuderm Ingredients:

As stated previously, there is not a complete list of ingredients available for Immuderm. They do list the following information regarding one of the primary ingredients: “Research scientists working at our parent company, Biotec Pharmacon have developed a patented method to solubilize their world famous immune supporting substance, Norwegian Beta 1,3/1,6 Glucan. This remarkable substance is extracted from the cell wall of baker’s yeast. Numerous scientific studies have proven its amazing ability to safely and effectively support your entire immune system when ingested. And now the new soluble form (Immuderm®) can be applied directly to your skin to help it repair, regenerate and rejuvenate.”

Keep in mind that the Glucan has been proven to improve your immune system when ingested. It has not been proven to rejuvenate skin when applied topically. Clinical research is important, but don’t be confused or tricked into thinking that all clinical research is created equally…or in this case that all clinical research is really applicable.

Immuderm Customer Reviews:

“This stuff is wayyyy to expensive for what it does. My skin feels healthier but it didn’t do anything for my wrinkles. Moisturizers do the same things and they cost $50 less. I am not sayin’ that it does nothing at all, it just didn’t do enough.” – Kristy

“I am a huge Immuderm fan! I don’t have to wear makeup as much anymore because my skin looks so much more healthy and young.” – Erin

Is Immuderm Worth Trying?

One tube of Immuderm costs $89.95 and it does not come with a money back guarantee. If you buy 3 or more at a time it becomes $59 per tube of Immuderm. Even with the bulk purchase discount it costs a lot of money. The beta glucan might be an incredible ingredient that really rejuvenates your skin, but it takes a lot of faith to fork over that much money on the hopes that it has this crazy good ingredient. Ultimately, you can find similar wrinkle creams and anti-aging serums for much less. Immuderm is probably not worth the financial risk.

Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion Review:

Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion is a wrinkle cream that claims to be able to diminish age spots and hyperpigmentation, reduce the appearance of large pores, and it should allow for greater absorption of other Hydroxatone products. By doing these things, Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion should leave your skin feeling smooth and looking great. Let’s examine the ingredients in Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion to see what makes it unique.

Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion Ingredients:

The ingredients found in Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion include: Water, Magnesium Oxide, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric triglyderide, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Steareth-21, Glyceryl Oleate, Sesame (Sesamum Indicum) Seed Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Grapefruit (Citrus Grandis) Seed Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, Grape (Vitis Vinifera) Seed Extract, Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Extract, Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Extract, Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis) Extract, Algae Extract, Bearberry (Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi) Extract, Coneflower (Echinacea Angustifolia) Extract, Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Extract, DMDM Hydantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid.

They key ingredients according to Hydroxatone are:

Magnesium Oxide – gently polishes away drab, dull, flaky skin.

Sesame Seed Oil – smoothes the appearance of fine lines.

Potent Antioxidants – improve the look of skin texture, softness and suppleness.

Skin-brightening Botanical Extracts- help promote the appearance of skin clarity and radiance.

Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion Customer Reviews:

“I love this product. I am 55 saw the difference right away after using this product. It gives me a softer look and feel to my skin with less lines. Try it and see for yourself.” – Anonymous

“I really liked this product. I wouldn’t have thought to try it if the store hadn’t been out of Hydroxatone AM/PM formula. Glad I had the chance.” – Anonymous

“I got this as a free sample and was psyched to use it, as I was looking for a good exfoliater. I used it as directed and a week later, my face is totally broken out – EVERYWHERE – and I normally do not break out. I just threw it away.” – Anonymous

“This is one of the few Hydroxatone products that I didn’t love. It may have brightened my complexion slightly but I felt like I had a filmy residue on my face. I won’t be purchasing this product again.” – Anonymous

Is Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion Worth Trying?

One jar of Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion costs $39.99. They offer a solid return policy: “We are so confident that you will enjoy the results of Hydroxatone® that we offer to you our Hydroxatone® 30-Day, Bottom-of-the-Jar Guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied… return Hydroxatone® within 30 days of receiving your shipment even if the jars are empty to avoid further payments and receive a refund of any purchase price payments (less shipping and processing).” It is rare to find a money back guarantee where you can use the entire product and still get your money back if it doesn’t work. Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion has some good ingredients, it isn’t too expensive, and it is guaranteed or your money back. These reasons combine to make Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion a very appealing option. It is not clinically proven to work, but still might be worth a shot for all the other reasons.

The Faitox-25 Website:

The website for Faitox-25 (or Faitoz-25) is okay. It has some customer testimonials, a brief description of ingredients, refund information, a scientific explanation of how Faitox-25 works, and an FAQ section. They talk about clinical research on the site, but don’t provide the actual research results. Also, we wish they had more information regarding ingredients and cost. The website is pretty easy to use, but it seems like different links are always taking you to new pages which can get a little convolute and tedious.

Faitox-25 Ingredients:

The ingredients found in Faitox-25 include: Distilled water, Hyaluronic Acid, Argireline, Matrixyl 3000, Snap-8, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Potassium Sorbate.

Vitamin C and E are antioxidants that can help slow down the aging process of cells and they can help treat and prevent oxidative stress. Hyaluronic acid is a very powerful moisturizer and is found in many effective wrinkle creams. Argireline, Snap 8, and Matrixyl 3000 are composed of peptides that are meant to help relax muscles, stimulate collagen production, and promote overall skin health. There is some clinical evidence available that supports the claims made by Faitox-25. We wish those clinical trials were made available on the website for Faitox-25, but they aren’t. In summary, Faitox-25 has plenty of quality ingredients and they don’t waste your time with a bunch of “filler” ingredients.

Faitox-25 Customer Reviews:

“I am actively searching for a firming, lifting face cream that I can use daily and see results. This did nothing for me. It smells weird and I could tell nothing was happening.” – Anonymous

“This stuff is absolutely amazing! You really do see a difference in the texture and firmness in your skin. It is really hydrating yet not greasy at all and feels amazing on your skin. I saw a difference the next day.” – Anonymous

“I love how Faitox-25 works! It really helps diminish wrinkles and lines. I look 10 years younger and I am always getting compliments on my skin. Totally worth the price!” – Teresa

“My friend swears by this wrinkle cream so I tried it and I have to say that I am a little disappointed. It is supposed to get rid of wrinkles but I have seen much of that. It is a good moisturizer and stuff but I was expecting my skin to be tighter and for the wrinkles on my forehead to go away. I don’t think it is worth the price.” – Gloria

Is Faitox-25 Worth Trying?

If you buy Faitox-25 through Jabalabs (at the synovialabs website) it costs $55 per bottle. They also offer a 60-day money back guarantee. The guarantee is great to have, but it is only good for one bottle per customer. So if you buy 5 at a time and you don’t like it you might be out of luck. This explains why they offer a wholesale price if you buy Faitox-25 in bulk…you don’t get a refund on their wholesale deals. For the price, Faitox-25 is better than most wrinkle creams. They have clinically proven ingredients and customers seem to be pretty well pleased. It may not be the best wrinkle cream out there, but it’s better than the average.

Everderm CL Review:

Everderm CL was formerly known as Revitacil and is designed to treat dark circles under the eyes. Everderm CL has another product designed to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, but we will not be reviewing that version here. In addition to reducing the appearance of dark circles under your eyes, Everderm CL claims to moisturize your skin and give it enhanced elasticity. They explain that, “The foundation of Everderm is the blend of peptides that have been shown in studies to be effective at removing fine lines and wrinkles and improving the appearance of dark circles and eye bags. The peptides are combined with natural ingredients such as cucumber extract, horsetail extract, and aloe extract that work to repair, moisturize, reduce pigmentation, thicken the skin layers, and restore elasticity to the skin around the eyes.” Let’s look at a few key ingredients.

Everderm CL Ingredients:

Some of the main ingredients in Everderm CL include: green tea extract, parabens, sorbitol, glycerin, cucumber extract, and a proprietary blend (Helianthus Annuus Extract (Sunflower seed), Hesperidine Methyl Chalcone, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Steareth-20, Silica, Stearic Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Dipeptide-2, Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin).

Like they explain on their site, Everderm CL believes that this proprietary blend is unique and effective. That may be true for some of the ingredients, but palmitoyl oligopeptide, stearic acid, chrysin, parabens, and others are very common ingredients in several eye creams and serums.

Everderm CL Customer Reviews:

“It’s moisturizing but perhaps a little too creamy for me. It clogged the pores under my eye area, and didn’t seem to do much for my dark circles or puffiness. It also didn’t seem to absorb terribly well, but it is certainly moisturizing. I think this cream would work wonderfully for someone with more mature skin, or someone whose concerns are focused more on fine lines than on circles or puffiness.” – Anonymous

“This cream is so gentle and I love that it doesn’t burn or sting my eyes like lots of creams do. I’ve also suffered from saggy eyes my whole life. While it doesn’t completely abolish dark circles and bags it has definitely tightened up the skin around my eyes. Big fan!” – Anonymous

“I’m only 19 and I already have to deal with eye bags. They are dark and easily noticeable plus they are puffy. I’ve been using this product for about 5 months, and my eyes are not puffy anymore, but are still somewhat dark towards the inner eye, and have circles underneath the eye still. The circles are smaller, if that makes sense, but definitely still there. If nothing else helps, I would probably recommend this.” – Anonymous

Overall Value:

One tube of Everderm CL costs $59.95, but you can find it for less on websites like Amazon or in various stores. If you order Everderm CL through Vitabase then it comes with a 60-day money back guarantee. You can return the opened Everderm CL, but if you use most of it and hope to get your money back you’ll probably be disappointed. They evaluate returns on a case-by-case basis. As long as you don’t use a ton of Everderm CL you should get your money back. Everderm CL has some quality ingredients, but nothing that makes it stand out of the crowd. It might be effective for treating dark circles, but it seems more like a glorified moisturizer when compared to the best eye creams.

Dermalastyl Review:

Dermalastyl makes several skin care products including an eye serum, facial scrub, firming serum, and facial cream. Each of these products is specifically designed to treat certain areas of the face, but all of them have the same core ingredients. Dermalastyl seems to be a very comprehensive skin care product. Let’s examine the key ingredients to see what makes Dermalastyl special.

Dermalastyl Ingredients:

There are 5 main ingredients in the Dermalastyl line of products. The descriptions for these ingredients came directly from the Dermalastyl website.

Elastatropin helps restore the natural elastin content in skin that is lost throughout the aging process, helping reduce the appearance and onset of wrinkles.

Matrixyl 3000® promotes collagen production while stimulating fibroblast cells in the skin, enabling them to significantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Although fibroblasts never completely lose their ability to create more collagen, the levels dwindle with age and the skin dries out and wrinkles.

Hyaluronic Acid is a complex carbohydrate that is distributed widely throughout the body in connective, epithelial, and neural tissues. By using one of the highest concentration of HA of any skin care product on the market, Dermalastyl provides enhanced moisturizing effects and increases smoothness, softening and elasticity while decreasing facial wrinkles.

Argireline® also decreases the depth of facial wrinkles caused by the contraction of muscles from facial expressions, especially near the eyes and on the forehead. Botox® targets the same wrinkles, but Argireline® is safer and less expensive.

ProliSel™ contains a biologically active form of selenium that is extremely effective in preventing oxidation of the skin. Additionally, ProliSel™ contains other skincare ingredients to slow down the process of aging by protecting against the effects of photooxidation and photodamage

Dermalastyl Clinical Research:

Dermalastyl includes the following information regarding clinical research on their website:

“This study demonstrates that regular use of DermaLastyl-βx Pro/Face results in a benefit to a large majority (83%) of users. Self assessment provided evidence of efficacy in improving the skin’s smoothness and reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but this information is subjective. Profilometry provides the confirming, quantitative support for improved appearance. Ra, the most common measure of performance in the US, was reduced by a highly significant 25% after 12 weeks of treatment.” Basically Dermalastyl passes the subjective test and the objective test. It is hard to argue against this kind of evidence.

Is Dermalastyl Worthy Trying?

The only thing that may prevent you from trying Dermalastyl is the price. One jar costs $89, or you can do the free trial option. With the free trial you will be billed $71 every 2 months and receive a new jar of Dermalastyl for each subsequent payment. They do offer a 30-day money back guarantee if you’re dissatisfied in any way. Dermalastyl seems to be the total package. It has great ingredients, clinical research backing it up, and a money back guarantee. The only major drawback is the price.

The Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask Website:

The Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask website is well-designed and easy to use. It contains a list of ingredients, some customer reviews, instructions on how to use the mask, a brief overview of its benefits, an accessible return policy, and you can buy the mask directly from the website. It is a little slim in terms of clinical research and we wish they would elaborate more on how the ingredients and the mask work. All together it’s a pretty good website.

Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask Ingredients:

Mask:

Algin, cellulose gum, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, citric acid, sorbitol.

Liquid:

Water (aqua), butylene glycol, glycerin, fagus sylvatica bud extract, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, phenoxyethanol, sodium PCA, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, PPG-26-buteth-26, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed soy protein, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, methylparaben, citric acid, butylparaben, ethylparaben, isobutylparaben, propylparaben, propylene glycol, ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloride.

Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask Customer Reviews:

“These eye pads aren’t as gentle as I hoped (they sting.) There is a lot of liquid (too much) for the little eye pads to soak up and they slid off of my eyes a time or two. With a little tweaking, this could actually be a good product. The thing I like about this product is that it was energizing and refreshing for my face and it made the skin under my eyes lighter. Another problem is the price, too high!” – Anonymous

“I was given a sample and couldn’t believe the de-puffing strength of these magical pads. Wouldn’t go anywhere important without this treatment and my eyes look good even the next day. I use them sparingly because they are pricey.” – Lisa

“What a refreshing treat for your eyes! The instant I put the first one on, I felt it. I store them in the fridge so they are always ready. I follow up with Bliss eye cream and my eyes feel soft smooothed and refreshed. I talked my husband into trying them, as is outdoors a great deal during the day and suffers from eye strain. Now he asks, ‘when are we doing another eye mask?’” – Anonymous

“Felt good but the results were minimal and very temporary. I wouldn’t purchase it again.” – Anonymous

Is Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask Worth Trying?

The Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask costs $54. They offer a 30-day refund policy in case you are unhappy with Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask. The big problem with this type of product is it is a one-time use kind of thing. With other eye creams you can apply as needed (every day, once a week, or whatever). You can’t use the mask once a day or even once a week without having to pay a lot of money. That is the major drawback with Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask. Your eyes will probably look really good for a couple of days after using the mask, but then you may start to see the wrinkles, bags, and dark circles again. So if you use Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask along with some kind of daily eye serum (which is offered by the Bliss Triple Oxygen Trio) then you may see more long-term results. But, using it alone may not be worth the price.

Bare Escentuals Barevitamins Eye Rev-er Upper Review:

Bare Escentuals Barevitamins Eye Rev-er Upper claims to do the same things that most eye creams claim; that is to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, and puffiness under the eyes. So what makes it unique? Most eye creams have very similar ingredients and it is often just a couple of unique ones that separates them. For instance, Bare Escentuals Barevitamins Eye Rev-er Upper contains cucumber extracts to help cool and soothe your skin. This may be important because some people find eye creams irritating due to their drying/burning side effects. Let’s look at the ingredients found in Bare Escentuals Barevitamins Eye Rev-er Upper.

Bare Escentuals Barevitamins Eye Rev-er Upper Ingredients:

The ingredients in Bare Escentuals Barevitamins Eye Rev-er Upper include:

Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycereth-26, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Cetyl Esters, Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Sucrose, Whey Protein, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Sucrose Stearate, Polybutene, Sodium Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, and Iron Oxides.

Of these ingredients dimethicone, vitamin C, and hyaluronate are commonly found in other skin care products. They have demonstrated the ability to help reduce the signs of aging. Bare Escentuals Barevitamins Eye Rev-er Upper does contain parabens. Parabens have been the subject of much controversy because there are those who believe they are strongly related to an increased risk of breast cancer. Studies regarding these risks are inconclusive.

Bare Escentuals Barevitamins Eye Rev-er Upper Customer Reviews:

“I wasn’t really sure what I was getting, so I was mildly disappointed it did not give me that tightened eye-area feeling, but it does add some hydration and mild shimmer to the eye area. I put it on the first time before work, and it didn’t seem to make a difference, but I often work two jobs, going directly from one to the other. I like to touch up my makeup before the second job, and this is where it does make a real difference! It adds something without being obviously makeup-y that look fresh and bright. Now I pack it with my touch up makeup so I can look fresh when I arrive at my second job!” – Sara

“I’m not sure this product does anything. I’ve tried it a number of times and it blends in nicely but it doesn’t really brighten the eye area as far as I can tell. Since I use the bisque concealer for my undereye circles, I assume it just covers up the Eye Rev-er Upper. Maybe if you don’t wear makeup on top of this product and don’t have very serious dark circles it would work…” – Kristen

Overall Value:

One tube of Bare Escentuals Barevitamins Eye Rev-er Upper costs $21. They do have a 30-day return policy so if you’re displeased you can get your money back (minus shipping and handling). Because it is relatively cheap and they offer that money back guarantee it seems like it is worth trying. Most eye serums are around $50 so Bare Escentuals Barevitamins Eye Rev-er Upper has the potential to give you some bang for your buck.

Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift Review:

Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift is designed to actually lift the skin under your eyes and help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It is similar to the other Perricone eye products in that they all target dark circles, lines, and puffiness under the eye. They each have the same basic ingredients as well, with a couple ingredients unique to each. Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift is has been researched and after 4 weeks of use 86% reported improvement in skin elasticity and wrinkle reduction. And 79% reported improvement in skin firmness. These results do not technically qualify as “clinical trials” because there is no placebo eye cream or double-blind study. The results are subjective to each user. That doesn’t mean they should be dismissed as meaningless, however.

Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift Ingredients:

Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift contains the following key ingredients:

DMAE delivers a lifted, tightened and tone appearance to the skin and it diminishes fine lines and wrinkles. It is found in all Perricone products along with several other skin care serums.

Phospholipids help to repair damaged skin through hydration and they are similar to lipids found in your skin already which helps for faster absorption.

Pycnogenol helps renew collagen, provides antioxidants, and helps brighten the skin.

These benefits have not been clinically proven, but it seems that most customers tend to be pleased with the results.

Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift Customer Reviews:

“I’ve been using this product for about 2 years and have found it to be extremely effective in reducing the fine lines around my eyes as well as improving the overall elasticity of the skin around my eyes. A must for anyone looking for improvement around the eye area!” – Jancine

“I recently purchased this product and had to return it. I am normally a big fan of Perricone products but I was not very happy with this one. The first day I went to use it I noticed the consistency was off. When I went to use the pump a really runny liquid came out. It got a little better after shaking the bottle quite a bit. Looking inside the bottled it seemed like it wasn’t even half way full. For $95 I needed to feel better about my purchase so I took it back and bought something else.” – Anonymous

“I have tried several eye creams to minimize fine lines at the corner of my eyes and this is the only one that has ever created a visible difference. I am hooked!” – Anonymous

Is Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift Worth Trying?

One bottle of Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift costs $95 and it comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. They do say that you cannot “overly use” the eye lift if you want a refund. So just to be on the safe side if you’re disappointed in Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift after a week or two, then stop using it and send it back. Ultimately, Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift has the ability to help make your eyes look younger and fresher. It does cost a pretty penny and that may be the deciding factor for you.

The Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum Website:

The website for Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum is very informative and easy to use. It contains testimonials, an FAQ section, a list of ingredients, refund information, a brief description of how the product works, and you can buy it directly from the website. It does lack clinical research, however. When compared to other websites for similar products, it outshines most of them.

Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum Ingredients:

Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum ingredients include: Cyclomethicone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Tocotrienols, Parfum (Fragrance), Ethoxydiglycol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dimethyl MEA (DMAE).

The ingredient that makes Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum unique is the vitamin C ester. This antioxidant is supposed to help reduce the natural aging process and timeline of cells. Thus, it may help make your skin cells look younger and healthier. The only issue with that line of reasoning is that antioxidants are not clinically proven to have much (if any) effect on your skin’s appearance. But Dr. Perricone is convinced that vitamin C is especially effective at reducing the signs of aging.

Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum Customer Reviews:

“Very hydrating and the oil soaks in quickly. After a couple of minutes, there is no greasy feeling or shine whatsoever. I’ve been using the product for several months in conjunction with the high potency eye cream and have noticed my undereye circles aren’t as prominent and the fine lines around my eyes are not increasing.” – Tammnie

“I’m not sure how this imparts anti-aging benefits when it seems to dry out the delicate area under my eyes, making it look less smooth when I apply concealer. Meanwhile, the fine lines in the outer corner of my eyes haven’t been addressed either. Maybe for the first couple of minutes after application, the eyes look good, but that’s about it. Sorry, Perricone.” – Deb

“I have been using Perricone’s Vit. C Ester Eye Serum for 3 weeks now. I have seen a small improvement in fine line, a good improvement in the dark circles. It definitely is not meant to be used on its own so be prepared to purchase a good eye cream to really see results. I hope to see more improvement in the fine lines and dark circles as I continue to use it. Best part- this container will last you sooo long! Worth the $…” – Anonymous

Is Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum Worth Trying?

Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum costs $50 and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so long as you do not “overly” use the product. We don’t know what that means exactly, but you probably can’t use more than half of the serum and expect to get your money back. Having a guarantee makes Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum an appealing option, but without more clinical evidence it is hard to unequivocally recommend it to you, the consumer.

Overview of Perricone MD Advanced Eye Area Therapy:

Many people suffer with puffy bags or dark circles under their eyes and Perricone MD Advanced Eye Area Therapy claims to be able to reduce those unwanted blemishes. Such a claim is nothing new in the world of skin care and eye cream. There are several products out there that claim to give you more youthful eyes by getting rid of discoloration, wrinkles, loose skin, or puffiness. Some are better than others (as is the case with any line of products). In order to determine which products are best you should look at ingredients, customer reviews, cost, and refund information. So that is what this review will try to accomplish for you.

Perricone MD Advanced Eye Area Therapy Ingredients:

Water, Vitamin C Ester, Aminobutyric Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phosphatidylcholine, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Ceteareth-20, Borage Seed Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Squalane, Folic Acid, Tocophersolan, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl Glycol, DMAE, Palm Oil, Phytonadione, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocotrienols, Hexylene Glycol, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Astaxanthin.

The most influential ingredients in this group are vitamin C ester, DMAE, and alpha lipoic acid. These three are widely used and well known for their skin rejuvenating properties.

Perricone MD Advanced Eye Area Therapy Customer Reviews:

“I can’t wait to try the new eye therapy serum. I got this as a free sample. My undereye circles and puffiness have gone away, as well as some of my upper eyelid droopiness. As a beauty professional, I highly recommend using the available consultation service. Sometimes people don’t purchase what is best for their age and skin type and are disappointed. I wasn’t!” – Anonymous

“Gave me the worst reaction. Used it for 2 weeks until it got really bad. Gave me rough dry patches and raised red welts. Thank god for the return policy! I love the high potency eye lift no bad reactions with that one.” – Anonymous

“I gave this product four stars, not because it isn’t good, but because it’s kinda expensive. I’m using my third bottle of it now, and while it doesn’t perform miracles, I do believe it makes a difference. I used another product for a week or so, but seemed to lose the good effects of this one, so I came back. It does have a slight tingle when applied, but it’s not a problem for me.” – Casey

Perricone MD Advanced Eye Area Therapy Cost and Refund Information:

One bottle of Perricone MD Advanced Eye Area Therapy costs $95. It comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. You can’t use almost all of it and then decide to return it for your money back because you won’t get it. It is probably safe to say that if you use more than half you won’t get your money back. So be cognizant of that. Lots of products have DMAE and alpha lipoic acid and cost much less than Perricone MD Advanced Eye Area Therapy costs. That being said, many of those products don’t come with a guarantee so you will have to decide if overall price or a guarantee is most important to you.