Well for starters the packaging is eye catching Ohhhh and the wee beads or bubbles of gold floating in this clear eye serum is definitely so so cool Right up my ally I’m a sucker for packaging and presentation
A nice pump top of the bottle one pump delivers just the right amount to use around the eye area about half a pea size
This serum comes out gold coloured and fragrance free, well I can’t detect any It’s not slimy and non stingy just glides on and soaks in pretty quickly
Love the results way more hydrated around the eye area I’m sure less wrinkles and that’s possibly due to the extra hydration This is silky smooth and it does soak in quickly
My only problem with it is the wee specks of gold that can be left sitting on my skin, so it needs to be worked in quite a bit The fist time I used it I did around my eyes and wiped my fingers across my upper lip area as I usually do ha ha like that’s not gonna hurt So my girlfriend points out to me over coffee oh pretty top lip with the gold sparkle, so the gold just tends to sit on top of the skin unless it’s worked in and put on evenly But failing that it’s definitely worth a try as around my eye area is definitely looking a lot softer Personally I’d just use it at night then the tiny gold specks are not an issue
I received this serum as part of the trial team. I was a little sceptical about whether the claims would pan out but was eager to give it a go.... The serum is a lightweight gel with a slight sparkle (maybe the ingredient Vitamin C supercharged with Gold). It absorbs quickly leaving a bit of a tacky surface but nothing unpleasant & doesn't affect foundation/ product over the top. It has a cooling effect when first applied that is refreshing, particularly in this heat. The pump top makes it easy to dispense (morning and night) & you just need a tiny amount - so this would probably last quite a long time. The container is sleek & elegant. No irritation to the eye area which is an essential for me with sensitive skin. The claims are - after 7 days (and improving more as you continue using the product): -Appearance of fine lines and wrinkles significantly reduced by up to 35% (up to 44% after 28 days) - I've noticed some difference - definitely the lines are lighter - perhaps by a third - but it's difficult to quantify. -Dark circles visibly reduced by up to 45% - not noticeably but I've been in isolation for the last 10 days so not the best time to judge. -Skin brightness increased by up to 174% - same as above - perhaps a bit brighter. A tentative yes. -Skin firmness increased by up to 64% - I'll give this a yes as it feels/ looks tighter. -Eye bags visibly reduced by up to 15% - well not at the moment but perhaps with better sleep? -100% of users noticed skin looked and felt hydrated - yes definitely more hydrated -84% of users noticed smoother, wrinkle reduced skin - yes! Still there but not as deep. -84% of users noticed luminous, glowing skin - hmm - the juries still out - a tentative yes now I'm emerging back into real life.
My hesitation is over the price. Would I pay the $80-85 for this? Presumably the effects lessen progressively if you only use once a day (or stop using). I'm guessing approx 2 months supply (2x day) so $10ish/week. Depending what else you spend on your beauty regime this could be a step too far. Dr LeWinns suggest teaming with 2 other products with a total price of around $250. However, they are more high end products so maybe price isn't always the highest priority for the target audience.
I have been pleasantly surprised at my results after using for 2 weeks now. The lines are not so deep, skin definitely more hydrated & feels & looks firmer. I will continue to use the product 2x/ day for a full month and then I may cut back to once a day and see whether there's still a benefit. Having turned 58 during the trial, wrinkles are a well established friend - the question is whether to accept and embrace or to try a little magic to blur & distract from their appearance?
Tips: a small dollop goes a long way