hi! i was wondering what your thoughts on the l'occitane immortelle reset eye serum were? i think you mentioned that eye creams are usually not worth it but the website for this serum has stats that seem impressive, but then again im not sure if i should trust them!
eye creams tend to be much more expensive than regular moisturizers on a per-gram comparison, but some — not all — are formulated to cater to the specific skin characteristics of the eye area, with less irritating ingredients and specific actives that address the usual concerns over wrinkling, dryness, etc. i usually don’t recommend splurging on any product, unless you truly have a lot of budget to play with, and so taking specific creams and actives into the undereye and eyelid area is oftentimes the best solution, so long as you keep in mind that that skin is a lot more sensitive than the rest of your face.
it’s wise of you to doubt stats offered by the brand itself; unfortunately, a lot of research in cosmetic science is not independent, since it’s usually commissioned or conducted by brands. still, a bit of healthy skepticism is always a good thing. let’s look into it!
first thoughts: oh wow, gorgeous packaging. second thoughts: $55 for 15 ml? oof.
so this is definitely a splurge product, right, and let’s reiterate — high-end skincare is a luxury and not a guarantee of better results. but beyond the price tag and into the ingredients: it’s mostly comprised of humectants and emollients and a bunch of plant extracts of varying gimmickiness (i’ll highlight centella and calendula, both anti-inflammatory). it contains caffeine, which is popular in eye creams but has seen its actual efficacy in terms of de-puffing disputed as of lately. it also has adenosine and panthenol (skin-repairing), yeast extracts and licorice root (anti-hyperpigmentation).
thank heavens, no perfumes or essential oils, which would spell major trouble around the eye area! the plant extracts could still be problematic for very sensitive, allergic individuals, but otherwise this is actually a decent ingredient list. there’s a lack of occlusives, which makes the smoothing & plumping properties more transient but is actually a good thing if you’re prone to milia.
all in all? if you can afford it, go for it, but it’s not a necessity by any means. truly, do not spend amounts that make you uncomfortable on skincare, because the results will never be worth it — there are no miracles, regardless of the price tag.
and also, the research referenced by the brand, a study among 119 women for 28 nights, is the very basic standard of testing carried out by skincare brands, and it’s not that telling, to be honest.
