I never talk about beauty products because, well, this is a design blog. But at heart I'm a makeup, hair, and "magic potion" girl (that's what my husband calls all of my creams and serums :)
I buy a lot of eye creams (and face creams, and neck creams....) Most of them honestly don't do much, other than maybe moisturize my skin a little. I did do the Obagi 4 month regime one time, and I do think it cleared up my dark spots a little. But it was a lot of work (5 steps twice a day), and a lot of money (about $500).
A couple of months ago, I was just about to book a Botox appointment (I've done it in the past with great results, but it's ridiculously expensive here - $600 a syringe). And, lucky me, my brow muscle responsible for the frown lines between my eyebrows is "exceptionally strong" according to my dermatologist. So, I wear through the stuff fast. I need about 4 appointments a year to keep it working, and it's really hard to justify almost $2400 a year on my face.
So my dermatologist recommended this product to me recently. She has recommended a ton of stuff over the years, and I've never been thrilled enough with any of them to share. But this one actually worked for me. It noticeably reduced (almost eliminated) the darkness and puffiness under my eyes. It also helped a LOT with (but didn't completely cure) the sagging upper eyelids.
So, while I'm no scientist, I have read a lot about what to look for in skin care products, and this one seems to have them all (Argeline? Argireline? (sp?), Matrixly, Eyeliss, Haloxyl, and some others I can't remember). I don't want to recommend it based on the science though - the science seems to be there, but I'm not a scientist, so I'm not comfortable saying it makes sense that it works from a scientific point of view, ya know? But I CAN say that it worked for me, and I do not have any Botox in my foreseeable future thanks to this serum. If you are interested, check it out for yourself. And if you've used it, PLEASE comment, good or bad, and tell me your experience! I also always love to hear about other products that have worked for people, even though I'll never stop using this one.
It's $89 or $59 for the first order, depending on what size, and there is a discount if you buy two or more. Now I'm on the "replenish program" I think they call it, where they send refills every 45 days. Those are $59. So, $59 every month and a half. Beats Botox, which for me is too expensive.
I did not take "official" before and afters, but I dug through my photos to show you what I do have. I'm 42, almost 43, and my eyes pretty much looked it.
BEFORE PHOTOS:
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| BEFORE with makeup - fine lines especially noticeable |
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| BEFORE with makeup- HATE those dark crescents under the eyes |
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| Before, no makeup, Yuck. |
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| Before (concealer only) |
AFTER PHOTOS
This is a while after I started using the serum, completely unedited (sorry, it was taken in black and white):
This is a while after I started using the serum, completely unedited (sorry, it was taken in black and white):
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| After (WITH makeup) |
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| After (WITH full makeup) |
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| After (NO makeup at all, no concealer) |
COMPARISON:
I think this is a pretty good before/after comparison:
It is only sold through the manufacturer (in Florida) through their website. Here it is:
Click here to go to the manufacturer website.
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I wanted to share some reader comments with you about this product that have come in since I posted this. There are more HERE.
"I ended up ordering Elite Serum and received it within 48 hours. After just over a week and a half I am already seeing results (firming of upper lids, decreased under eye puffiness and smoothing of skin). The customer service is great, too. "
Stacy - this is the best thing that ever happened to me. i will use this for life. It has changed my entire eye area - I look at least 10 years younger, and I'm a pretty harsh critic. THANK YOU for sharing this!!
And a screenshot of an email I just got today about the older, weaker formula (wither her name and email redacted):
I totally agree, and am so excited about this product. It is literally a miracle eye cream to me, the best and most effective beauty product I have ever used. I truly believe in it, which is why I represent it now. One thing you should know, though, is that some countries don't allow this to be sold there because they consider it too strong. I have never had any negative reaction, and none of my readers that have written to me have, so I trust it. But if you have very sensitive skin maybe check with a dermatologist first.
I think the issue is that it combines ALL of the proven effective ingredients into one product, and no one has ever done that before. I guess some skin types are too sensitive for that. But on the flip side, if you can use it, it works miracles.
I think the issue is that it combines ALL of the proven effective ingredients into one product, and no one has ever done that before. I guess some skin types are too sensitive for that. But on the flip side, if you can use it, it works miracles.
Ok, that's it - just an update on my favorite beauty product ever!
