Review- Yes to Cucumbers Eye Love Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel

Our lightweight Eye Love Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel is rich in calming organic cucumbers and spirulina, a renowned source of vitamins and nutrients to help reduce puffiness and brighten dark circles, while adding a cooling zest to your day! – 1.01fl.oz. - $14.99

I happened to experience a health issue at the same time I started to use this product. This meant nothing short of a biblical miracle would eliminate or reduce my dark circles; however, smooth and soothe, this product did. I appreciate that it doesn’t take much of this clear gel since it glides onto skin so easily; and I do love that it smoothes out the fine lines around my eyes. There also was no problem, once it soaked in (doesn’t take long), with applying concealer on top of it. Maybe you’ve had a similar experience where the two products clashed and you’re wiping off clumps and starting over, minus the smoother. Not so with this one. I use it every day. On better days, the dark circles were lightened.

Review- Kinerase Under Eye Rescue

"Helps to reduce the look of puffiness and under eye circles associated with aging, stress and the environment." 0.7 fl. oz. $75

So the big question you're dying for me to answer- "Does it work?" Well I've been using it for some time now and I can say unequivocally- YES! I'm not saying I saw results right from the beginning but over the course of a couple of weeks I became a true believer. I had tried little samples of Kinerase products over the years and I now know that it has a cumulative effect so a sample can only really give you an idea of scent and consistency. But believe me, if you are on the fence and the only thing holding you back is your doubt that it works, just go for it. You won't be disappointed. I will warn you, however, when you stop using it, you see the results of that too. I forgot my tube of Under Eye Rescue over the Christmas holiday & went 6 days without it and my eye area really missed it. In addition to being a super line fighter, it moisturizes without feeling greasy. The only drawback from my point of view is the lack of sunscreen as you are supposed to use this cream morning and night. I had to add an additional product as a sunscreen. If you want a real 1-2 punch for too much "wisdom" around your eyes, I recommend using Kinerase Under Eye Rescue followed by 2 applications 5 minutes apart of Dr. Michelle Copeland's Rewind Advance Wrinkle Defense. These two used in tandem can really turn back the clock. I am now LOVING my eyes!

Review- Eyeslices Eye Treatment Pads

eyeSlices® are innovative eye treatment pads that combine the natural essence of nature with bio-innovation to bring about an all-in-one solution to all common eye concerns. eyeSlices® is a global first in cryogel polymer technology. eyeSlices® dermal delivery eye masks reduce the appearance of red eyes, dark circles under eyes, tired eyes, wrinkles and puffy eyes within 5 minutes of use. eyeSlices® professional spa and in-home anti-aging eye skin treatments lock in moisture and are unique in that they provide an instant cooling sensation without a fridge and are re-usable!

If you suffer from puffy eyes in the morning, eyeslices are your dream come true. You can use the slices anywhere from 5-20 minutes so I use them for 10. In that 10 minutes, all signs of inflammation are eliminated as is the reddness. I can't say how well they do away with dark circles as I beleive you'd have to use them over time to diminish dark circles. You might think "Why would I want to stray from my old stand-by of a gel mask and Preparation H?" Well I have a very good reason to give you- safety. Preparation H has not been approved for use around the eye. However eyeslices contain the active ingredient in Preparation H, but in a well tested format. When given the option between a product never meant to be around the eyes and something with the same active ingredient specifically designed to deliver the desired result, I think the choice is a no brainer! They feel really good on the eyes (especially refrigerated) and leave the skin nicely moisturized. It contains Pentavitin whose "composition is very similar to that of the natural carbohydrate fraction found in the stratum corneum of the human skin". I have thought of one group of people who should have eyeslices in there arsenal "just in case"- brides. This is a quick fix to puffy eyes and the results last all day. Think of it as a $20 insurance policy.

There is a potential down side- the price. eyeslices are $20 for the initial kit with storage containers and $15 for refills. This isn't too bad if you intend to use them often (each eyeslice lasts up to 10 uses and they should be disposed of 2 weeks after opening) but how often you have puffy eyes totally determines whether these are a good "deal" or not. Don't get me wrong, I think they are really good and do what they are supposed to do exceptionally well, but the clock is ticking on my pair and I've only needed to use them twice in the last week and a half. See my point? If you have an important day coming up where you want to look your best, I suggest ordering a pair of eyeslices and keeping them around. It's just one more way you can ensure you look your best on special days.