Even as beauty editors, we sometimes go back and forth on how necessary it is to have a separate product for under-eye skin. I’m of the belief that the extra step is worth it because good formulas can make a difference, and amazing formulas like StriVectin Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum ($65) can make a remarkable difference. To prove it StriVectin set out to study the results of this serum specifically on women ages 42 to 65 with a variety of skin tones that were all sleep-deprived.
“Sleep deprivation can trigger or accelerate several kinds of skin issues, including lines and wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness and dull skin,” notes the study, which explains that this serum was explicitly created to combat these issues. During the eight-week study, the women only used the Super-C serum for their eye area—no other products. The results of the study included objective measurements led by non-biased expert clinicians, and the findings blew us away.
Immediately after use, 90 percent agreed the eye area felt more moisturized and nourished. After four weeks of use, expert clinical grading found that 100 percent showed a visual improvement in the brightness and radiance of the eye area.
Our favorite statistic is that 93 percent of users agreed that their eyes looked more awake, less fatigued and more well rested—a dreamy proposition. Down the line, with continued use, users also saw fine lines and wrinkles improved, skin firmed and puffiness reduced resulting in an overall more youthful appearance in eight weeks.
