I’ve been using this product for about 6 days now and I’m really enjoying its ‘instant fix’ results in terms of helping to mask dark circles, fine lines & puffiness. However, I have to agree below with Catherinetiatoa’s review that it does appear to be a temporary solution to these skin issues, not a long-term one. I personally have not noticed with a week of use that it has any longer-lasting effects on those problem areas whatsoever. HOWEVER, as a temporary fix, it does an incredible job!! It does indeed lighten the skin directly under my eyes and hence help to kill off the appearance of those ugly dark circles. But, perhaps even more importantly for me as a 42-year-old (!), I’ve noticed it’s extremely good at covering up those pesky fine lines under my eyes. I was reasonably surprised when I first starting using it as it creates quite a noticeable difference, which is why I’d buy this product again. Instant results, but defintely not a permanent fix, and as long as you’re not expecting a permanent fix, then this product won’t disappoint. It absolutely does help to mask those specific problem areas. And I find it does help to minimise the look of puffiness too. It won’t completely mask those issues, but it does go a long way towards helping to minimise them. It seems to just melt into my skin when I apply it, it looks even and matches my skin tone really well. It also has a lovely hydrating feel (which is what it says on the product specs), and then makes the eye area appear lighter and a bit more youthful. So in that respect it’s definitely worth using in my eyes (excuse the pun!)...
I apply it after I put on my usual daily moisturiser and primer and prior to applying my usual foundation.
My undereyes don't yet resemble a abstract expressionist painting but they show some unwanted workings so I was keen to try Olay Ultimate Eye Cream.
I am now almost pop art smooth, with hardly a wrinkle or line in sight.
This Olay Cream has the consistency and colour of concealer. It contains peptides and Vitamin B3, and had a light innocuous fragrance. It is housed in a sleek translucent pot, with a asymmetrical silver lid.
It is not pigmented enough to use as cover alone 80% of time but this may change with use. It does not claim to work as a concealer, but it does an okay job. More brightening than concealing.
There is no applicator- it is just a little pot like a lip balm. I would prefer a pump or squeeze tube, for hygiene purposes. However, as it is used post-cleanse then hands should be clean anyhow.
Pricewise, it is definitely not a 'chuck in the basket' casual buy. The rrp of $48.99 is slightly eyewatering. However, considering the quality and quantity, it is good value for money.
Luckily I don't have complete dark undereyes, I have reverse window-wipers. However, like two purplish wings, I wished them to fly away. This product diminished these dark demons, and lightened the area.
I applied this at night, after cleansing, and in the morning, post-cleanse. Like concealers, you only need the lightest of application as the eye area is very thin.
As promised, in discriptor, the peptide and Vitamin B3 charged cream smoothed, hydrated, and brightened my dull mid-thirties visage.
Tips: Just use a light touch as you do not need much product.