Burt's Bees review: "I like all the natural and yummy ingredients like orange, lemon, chamomile, cucumber, etc., that are in this 'jelly.' But in the end, I'd rather spread it on my sandwich than put it on my face. I didn't really like the thick consistency of it and found it difficult to apply just the right amount."
Aveda review: "I seem to have a newfound appreciation for tourmaline. The cream, which seemed more like a gel, was light and blended in well with my face. I also love the application tip which made it super-easy to put on every day and night."
Results: "The Burt's Bees package promised 'radiance' but the only glow I saw was from the greasy residue that lingered on my face. After using the Aveda cream, I was impressed that my skin felt moisturized, but not greasy, and smooth � kind of how my hair feels after putting my tourmaline hair dryer to it."
Burt's Bees review: "This claimed to 'soften skin and increase radiance, firmness and minimize fine lines.' I don't know about the radiance or the lines but it did seem effective at softening the skin. I liked the nice, soft and creamy feeling of the product, though it didn't absorb quickly."
Aveda review: "This cream claimed to 'bring radiance to the tired eye area.' I saw no difference right away, though my skin seemed softer after six weeks. I didn't like the heavy feel; it felt similar to putting on an ointment like Neosporin."
Results: "With the Aveda cream, I didn't see a change to fine lines or dark circles, at least not enough difference to make usage twice a day worthwhile. With the Burt's Bees cream, I didn't see enough change to keep from wanting to try some different products."
Burt's Bees review: "I didn't like that it felt oily, looked shiny and didn't absorb as quickly as the Aveda cream did. I liked the smooth texture, but not the strong, cheap-perfume scent. I would rather not put scented creams around my eyes."
Aveda review: "I liked this product's matte finish; it didn't look or feel too oily or dry around my eyes. I didn't see results on my skin of their claims to add radiance and diminish dark circles. It felt smooth and creamy, and absorbed quickly. And it had no scent."
Results: "I saw no difference with either product. My skin is the same as it was before."
RoC review: "I liked the texture of this cream but it felt funny underneath my makeup. By the end of day, my concealer looked a little more chunky and goopy than usual. The cream was just as effective as the Hylexin, but took about a week and a half to show results."
Hylexin review: "I liked this better because it took a shorter amount of time -- just a few days -- to show results. It felt great and blended well with my makeup. I didn't notice the warming sensation that the box mentioned I might feel though."
Results: "I don't have severe dark circles, but both creams worked to decrease the circles and puffiness I do have. The only exceptions were dark circles produced by allergies. Neither cream seemed to work against those."
RoC review: "The first time I opened this tube, the cream starting oozing out before I even squeezed it. It did this for about the first three weeks of using it until the tube had slightly emptied. It was annoying and wasteful. But a little of the product goes a long way. Just a drop covered the entire eye area. At first there was a greasy feel, but that went away after a couple minutes and then my skin felt moisturized. The concealer I use went on nicely over it too."
Hylexin review: "I liked the tube and the way in which it dispensed the cream. The cream has a nice consistency when applying it to the eye area -- not too thick, not too thin. It left a nice, smooth feeling and my concealer went on nice and even over it. The tube said I might feel warmth, but I didn't feel that at all."
Results: "I would choose RoC because it softened the lines around the corners of my eyes, the Hylexin didn't work on wrinkles or 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.
