Skincare Reviews by Gisela Schmidt
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Best Creams For Under Eye Dark Circles, Bags, Puffiness & Wrinkles In 2021!
How To Find High-Quality All Purpose Eye Cream, that is also budget-friendly?
With each latest beauty trend, such as dark circle and eye bags/anti-aging eye creams, manufacturers very quickly begin to create products that they claim are the best on the market or the most effective, even manipulating the facts to claim that their product is the #1 choice to eliminate the dark circles and eye bags under the eyes and reduce the wrinkles.
Most of these wild claims are baseless and not backed up with scientific support. With no real explanation as to why they have formulated their version of the cream, and how exactly the active ingredients work's to be effective.
It can be really frustrating for users to know which product and which active ingredients work the best. We’re not scientists, right? We’re not even chemists and most of the time don’t know what ingredient is harmful and which one is not.
Basics to Follow in Order to Find the Most Effective, All Purpose Eye Cream
It should contain at least two of these active ingredients: Peptides, Minerals, and natural/vegan ingredients
It should contain a form of Vitamin that will assure a consistent nourishment to the skin
It should contain Hyaluronic Acid to deliver a moisture boost and plump the tired skin
Gisela Schmidt
Senior Editor - Beauty Specialist
I work as a beauty specialist, alongside my team of experts. We conduct extensive research for non-profit beauty organizations. I would love to share our findings, which were acquired by personally testing each product, carefully examining their results, and side effects if any. We've ranked them based on these findings along with several other factors mentioned on this page.
Our Choices
We've extensively researched dozens of products and will be providing a brief review of the top 5 products. We're going to compare several aspects of each product, including success rates (short and long term), quality of ingredients, affordability, as well as customer rankings, and reviews. Below you will find the top 5 products of 2021.
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9.5/10
our rating:
customer rating:
97%
Positives:
Custom Blend of High-Quality Natural Ingredients
Worked perfectly for 97% of the users
Cruelty-Free, Made in the USA
Highest Ranking and Success Rate
Hypoallergenic, Good for All Skin Types
Affordable:(1.0 Oz. 30g) for$49.00 USD
Active discount found: Use code LB15 to get 15% OFF your entire purchase
Negatives:
Not Available in Stores (Only Online)
Sells out Quickly
Analysis
Using all-natural, active ingredients, Luxebiotics™ Dark circles , Eye Bag Anti-Wrinkle Nourishing Eye Cream is a potent mix of natural botanical extracts all specially chosen to remove dark circles eye bags and restore a more vigorous appearance. This nourishing eye cream achieves incredible results by stimulating circulation and alleviating inflammation around the eyes. Its careful design ensures that it is safe to use near the delicate eye area while providing the most noticeable and gratifying results.
Unlike other lower-end eye creams we reviewed, LuxeBiotics™ does not contain harsh and unnecessary ingredients or added fillers; opting instead to include safe, gentle, natural ingredients in its Dark circles , Eye Bag Anti-Wrinkle Nourishing Eye Cream
In addition to being produced by one of the most respected manufactures in the skin care industry, our reviewers also appreciate that Dark circles , Eye Bag Anti-Wrinkle Nourishing Eye Cream is natural, plant-based, and produced in a facility that is FDA registered, cruelty-free, and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) compliant.
Available in a 1.0oz 30g jar for $49.00, LuxeBiotics Dark circles , Eye Bag Anti-Wrinkle Nourishing Eye Cream is available for purchase HERE. Not only is this product the most affordable of those reviewed, our team recommends LuxeBiotics Dark circles , Eye Bag Anti-Wrinkle Nourishing Eye Cream as the best quality under eye Cream.
Note:
As a result of our findings, LuxeBiotics Dark Circle/Eye Bag Anti-Wrinle Nourishing Cream was selected as the top dark circle/eye bag Anti-Wrinkle under eye Cream, not only because of its superior results, but also because it is the most affordable, has received great customer reviews, contains the highest-quality, natural ingredients available, and is produced by a manufacturer that is well established, an industry leader, and believes that safe and natural products simulate and accelerate the skin’s natural healing processes.
#2 Rated: Dr Dennis Gross
Dark Circle Under-Eye Cream
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our rating:
8.0/10
customer rating:
71%
Positives:
Contains Plant-Based Antioxidants
Rich in Vitamin A
The second highest success rate
Negatives:
Questionable Results
Confusing Directions
May not be suitable for all skin types
Expensive 0.5 fl oz for $88 USD
Analysis
Claiming to help reduce and fade dark spots caused by exposure to the sun’s uv rays, hyperpigmentation, changes in hormones, and scarring, Dr. Dennis Gross’ Brightening Solution contains a wide variety of plant-based antioxidants, including the active ingredients ferulic acid, retinol, and licorice root extract.
Our research shows that ferulic acid is a plant-based antioxidant commonly found in the cell wall of bran and is often recommended for use in protecting the skin from damage caused by external and environmental sources. Retinol, or vitamin A, is often included in skin creams and is recommended to prevent dead skin cells from clogging the pores.
Licorice root extract is a common ingredient in lotions designed to treat sensitive skin. Licorice root’s active compound, glabridin, is frequently recommended for reducing dark circles under the eyes and for reducing the appearance of age spots.
Our review team appreciated that the product is created and manufactured by a practicing dermatologist and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee.
However, after analyzing user feedback, one concern of our review team was that it seemed that multiple users questioned the product’s overall effectiveness. More concerning were several reviews indicating that users experienced red, irritated and rough patches soon after using this product. Several users also found the directions for using this product to be vague and confusing.
Available for $88 for 0.5 fl oz, Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Brightening Solution is one of the more affordable products reviewed by our team.
#3 Rated: DARPHIN
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Dark Circles Relief & De-Puffing
our rating:
7.0/10
customer rating:
63%
Positives:
Contains Passionflower and Rose Extract
Paraben-Free
Made in USA
Negatives:
Customer Claims of Not Effective
Reports of Eyes Feeling Dry and
Irritated After Use
Not Available in Stores
Expensive 1.7 fl oz for $158 USD
Analysis
Darphin’s Dark Circles Relief and De-Puffing Eye cream contains a large number of natural ingredients, including passionflower extract, rose extract, and licorice root extract. According to the manufacturer, this product is a high-potency cream designed to smooth and refresh tired under eyes and to reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles.
Our research indicates that passionflower extract is recommended for reducing wrinkles and for keeping skin plump and firm. Rose extract is rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants and often found in treatments designed to reduce skin irritation, age spots, and general skin discoloration. Both passionflower extract and rose extract are commonly found in products designed to moisturize, reduce skin irritation, and improve the appearance and firmness of the skin.
Our review team appreciated that 95% of the total ingredients in this product are from natural sources. We also like that the product is paraben-free, clinically proven, and tested by both dermatologists and ophthalmologists.
Our reviewers did find the company’s website to lack detailed information about the product; they also found the product itself to be expensive.
Available in a 1.7 fl oz jar for $158 USD, Darphin Dark Circles Relief and De-Puffing Cream is one of the expensive products reviewed.
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#4 Rated: TATA HARPER
Illuminating Eye Crème
our rating:
7.0/10
customer rating:
63%
Positives:
Custom Blend of Natural Ingredients
Certified by Ecocert Greenlife
Very Popular
Negatives:
Leaves “Cakey” White Residue
Poor Customer Reviews on Effectiveness
Longer usage of the product needed
Very Expensive 0.5 fl oz bottle for $105 USD
Analysis
Tata Harper Illuminating Eye Crème claims to be a complete age-defying eye treatment that uses “real diamond dust for a highlighting effect”. According to the company, the product is designed to reduce eye puffiness, dark shadows, and the appearance of fatigue while also minimizing crow’s feet and wrinkles.
We appreciate Tata Harper’s commitment to sustainable and organic practices; 100% of the ingredients are from natural sources and 61% of the ingredients are organic. In addition, Tata Harper Illuminating Eye Crème is Natural Cosmetic certified by Ecocert Greenlife.
Our team’s research into Tata Harper’s use of diamond dust raised a few points that concern us. Our research indicated that most skin care products containing diamond dust do so with the intent of adding a gentle exfoliate. We assume the addition of diamond dust in Tara Harper’s product is done to serve as an exfoliator that allows the other active ingredients to be better absorbed by the skin. However, we could find no information demonstrating that diamond dust is effective for removing dark circles under the eyes.
We also found several reviews indicating the product is “cakey” and does not absorb well - often leaving a white residue; other reviews indicated that the diamond dust settles into lines and wrinkles, highlighting instead of hiding them.
Available in a 0.5 fl oz bottle for $105, Tata Harper Illuminating Eye Crème works out to be $210 per fl oz and is the most expensive products we reviewed.
#5 Rated: SUNDAY RILEY
5
AUTO CORRECT - Brightening & De-puffing Cream
our rating:
6.0/10
customer rating:
49%
Positives:
Contains Natural Ingredients
Widely-Available Online and In Stores
Designed for All Skin Types
Not so Expensive, 0.5 fl oz for $65 USD
Negatives:
Several Customer Reviews Claiming
Irritation and Inflammation After Use
Unpleasant Scent
Lowest Customer Satisfaction Rate
Long-term results not so impressive
Analysis
With a customer satisfaction rate of 58%, Sunday Riley AUTO CORRECT Brightening & De-puffing Cream is the lowest rated of the serums reviewed by our team.
Promoting its product as ideal for all skin types, including normal, oily, combination, dry, and sensitive skin types. AUTO CORRECT Brightening & De-puffing serum contains a combination of shea butter, cocoa butter, caffeine, Brazilian ginseng root extract, horse chestnutand acamella oleracea extract, watermelon rind extract, and sodium PCA and claims to immediately improve the appearance of eyes – leaving them looking “younger, fresher, and de-puffed.”
Researching the purpose of the ingredients in Sunday Riley’s product, we found caffeine and Brazilian ginseng is added to encourage tighter skin; horse chestnut and acamella oleracea extract are used to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet and fine lines; and watermelon rind extract and sodium PCS is included to hydrate and moisturize the skin.
Several reviewers describing themselves as “avid Sunday Riley users” expressed disappointment in the AUTO CORRECT Brightening & De-puffing serum; commonly reported shortcomings include “noticing absolutely no difference after use”, “no lightening of dark circles noticed after a month of use”, and “left eyes feeling dry and irritated.”
With a low customer approval rate and considering a large number of negative reviews, our review team questioned the AUTO CORRECT Brightening & De-puffing serum’s overall effectiveness as described on the company’s website.
Available for $65 for 0.5 fl oz, AUTO CORRECT Brightening & De-puffing serum works out to $130 per fl oz - making it one of the least expensive, but lowest rated eye Cream reviewed.