Puffiness, dark circles and fine lines suck, no matter if you're 27 or 52. So we dared to ask: Do any of the eye treatments -- from chi-chi to cheapie -- actually work?
"These products can and often do show results if they are used appropriately and for a long enough time," says cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Kenneth Beer. But did they? Check out these 19 brave women's un-retouched before-and-after photos here.
StriVectin-SD review: "This is a wonderfully emollient eye cream designed for twice-daily use. I found it to be too greasy for daytime, but perfect before bed. It has a luxurious satin finish and a faint yet pleasant fragrance. This product is worth the price, especially for people with drier skin."
Olay review: "This system touts itself as at-home microdermabrasion. It can be used up to three times per week as a supplement to daily eye creams. Its fun (but wasteful) packaging makes application simple: Simply squeeze the cream from a single-use pod onto the attached applicator pad and apply to the eye area. At this price point, I would recommend it."
Results: "After one week of using StriVectin-SD, I noticed that the skin around my eye was smoother and well hydrated. After using the Olay, my skin felt firmer and smoother."
StriVectin-SD review: "This stuff is truly special. It came in a nice big tube (so you feel like you're getting great value for the lump of cash you are shelling out), and there was no overly strong fragrance. The best part is that people actually commented (yes, really) on the results, proving it truly did work. What more could you want in an eye cream?"
Olay review: "Whilst the pod applicator seemed hi-tech and made me feel a bit fancy, the first couple of times I broke one out I felt very environmentally guilty as it seemed like a total waste of packaging. The sponge applicator on the pod also felt a bit like sandpaper around my eyes, which wasn't a great sensation. The cream itself had a fairly strong fragrance. All in all it wasn't a terribly enjoyable experience."
Results: "My right eye looked noticeably more radiant than my left, which showed no visible results."
StriVectin-SD review: "This cream was more convenient to use. I could use it every day after facial cleaning and moisturizing application, and I could better control application by squeezing product from the tube. I'd continue to use it and recommend it to others seeking a more youthful appearance in the eye area."
Olay review: "This product required extra thought and planning in order to adhere to the three-times-a-week application restriction. In addition, the surface area of the derma pods were larger than my surrounding eye area. Therefore, using the pod was cumbersome."
Results: "I think the results are noticeably different. The area surrounding the right eye appeared smoother with zero puffiness and looked more healthy and youthful than the left eye area. My left eye area still revealed deeper lines and winkles."
StriVectin-SD review: This seemed the easiest to remember to use every night and
morning. If I were to buy one of these it would be this one, as it felt like it was making a difference. However, if the product got into the eye (of course it's not supposed to go "in" the eye), it did cause my eye to water a little. Although it's more expensive, after six weeks, there's at least half a tube left."
Olay review: "Remembering to use this every other day was less easy. I loved the idea of a delivery system, but the sponge seemed a little harsh on the skin under the eyes and, on occasion, the 'pod' scratched my skin. After six weeks, all the Olay pods were used."
Results: "I honestly can't see much difference after using either product. Truth be told, I probably avoided looking at those lines before. (What you can't see isn't there, right?) Also, after asking various people to stare at my eyes, I got mixed responses as to which eye showed fewer lines."
Puffiness, dark circles and fine lines suck, no matter if you're 27 or 52. So we dared to ask: Do any of the eye treatments -- from chi-chi to cheapie -- actually work?
"These products can and often do show results if they are used appropriately and for a long enough time," says cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Kenneth Beer. But did they? Check out these 19 brave women's un-retouched before-and-after photos here.
