Clarins • Advanced Extra-Firming Eye Contour Serum • Treatments (Eye)

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Elise999 on 1/19/2013 8:54:00 AM more reviews by Elise999

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I was going to choose a different eye cream solely based on these MUA reviews...Thankfully!the nice lady at the Clarins counter gave me a sample of this and told me to try it before dismissing it like that. Which I did, and I liked it a lot (it's a deeply hydrating formula) -then I bought the full size. I've been using it for 8 days now, and it has made a world of a difference.
I am in my 20's, but I have very dry skin around my eyes and I tend to smile with my eyes a lot which used to make the skin around my eyes look like I was in my 30's. Well, after using this product for 8 days I look like I'm 20 again!:)
Horrible rating for a life-saving (at least it was for me) product...Do get a sample of this and see for yourself.:) And those who are in their late 30's/40's would probably benefit from more advanced formulas (anti-aging ones)

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*TOP REVIEWER* hellokittybrock on 11/30/2012 9:58:00 PM more reviews by hellokittybrock

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Oily, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I am surprised to see the bad reviews for this product. I have used a ton of eye creams and I was super skeptical when I first got this sample from a friend. But i thought....its a free sample why not? This is a serum. Not a moisturizer. U need to use 2 products if u use this. apply your serum first and follow up with an eye cream. U can look via my profile to read my reviews on eye cream. I have tried a ton and this product doesnt disappoint. It helps in my fine lines but i dun think it helps in dark circles. Will definitely repurchase this.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ceen on 10/24/2011 6:29:00 AM more reviews by ceen

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Alternated between this and La Prairie Caviar Eye Complex, that is until I worked out that the latter was infinitely more effective in taking care of undereye circles (both are marketed as effective in this respect).

That's not to say that this Clarins product does not perform well in some respects: it's certainly lightweight, cooling, sinks right in and has a kind of holding effect on the skin - but unfortunately, that's about it.

If your principal concern in the eye area is dark circles: avoid.

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MillaOs on 10/11/2011 8:47:00 AM more reviews by MillaOs

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Almost zero effect. Moisturezez little bit and this is it. Seems like I have got even more wrinkles. Wasted money. Never again.

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BelllaB on 7/8/2011 2:38:00 PM more reviews by BelllaB

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Other    

I knew someone who swore by this product so I thought I would give it a try. I bought it about 6 months ago and it did nothing at all for my eye area.

Expensive product that didn't do anything at all, wish I could have acquired it as a sample. Maybe I will do what another reviewer has done...neck and hands. Thank you great idea :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* beemoody on 3/9/2011 7:43:00 PM more reviews by beemoody

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

OK, told the SA that I'm on a search for the perfect eye cream which would help with my dark circles and fine lines...heard good things about Clarins.....tried so many eye creams...would Clarins be THE ONE?

I can report that I bought this about a month ago and have used it religiously day and night AND it is definitely NOT my HG. I like the tube with the pump dispenser. I like the consistency - a gel with a touch of cream. Quickly and easily sinks in, but it does feel a little tight when it dries at first - doesn't bother me though....and my powder concealor goes on easily overtop.

To be fair, I also bought the multi-active night cream (in blue tub) and have been using that too. So together, i have seen some minimizing of my fine lines like between my eyes above my nose, and on either side of my nose and mouth. I've noticed my smile lines are looking pretty good.

HOWEVER, no change to the dark circles at all and I'm not willing to shell out $60 USD at a major dept store for a product that doesn't totally do what i want it to.

My search continues......

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*TOP REVIEWER* ECMac25 on 2/24/2010 2:20:00 PM more reviews by ECMac25

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

Not a fan. I much prefer the more basic eye contour balm. This one makes the skin around my eyes feel too stretched out and tight like I smeared egg whites on my skin and allowed it to dry. The few fine expression lines I have seem to actually be more pronounced each time I use this product. I feel my skin prefers creams instead of gels - I get more of a plumping effect the more moisturizing a product is.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Catloveschanel on 11/28/2009 3:04:00 AM more reviews by Catloveschanel

Age: 44-55   Skin: Oily, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

That does it! Applied it to upper lids and got a red spot like a broken blood vessel 5 minutes later. Fortunately, the red spot went away. This was on sale, but not a huge sale. I am using this on my neck and hands at night. All my reject eye creams go on my neck, so it is looking very nice.

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grenod on 12/17/2008 8:29:00 PM more reviews by grenod

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Not worth the price. It has a nice texture, and absorbs quickly, but did not improve the dark circles or fine lines, though it did reduce puffiness. Just not worth the expense.

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fudgebrownie19 on 9/17/2008 9:43:00 PM more reviews by fudgebrownie19

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Black    

Just picked this up 2 days ago at the DS. Actually wanted to try to Super Restorative Total Eye Concentrate, but was advised against it by the SA ("it's for older women, ur skin's not in that much trouble yet"). Was worried abt the burning sensation that so many other MUA'ers seems to face, but happy to report that i only felt a mild tightness, and i wear contacts. Not sure about any lifting/de-puffing properties yet (hence i said no to "buy again") but will update once i see results (or lack thereof). Ws advised to give it a month, so watch this space in Oct :P

BTW, i have hereditary purplish dark rings, slight puffiness (more due to lack of sleep) and i don't smoke, so i was really looking for something to stop the darkies from getting worse.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Tess35 on 7/18/2008 11:51:00 AM more reviews by Tess35

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I love this baby a lot for AM use. Sinks in fast. Brightens my eye area. No tightness. No white residue (selling point of clarins eye prods) and I can layer this with cream for PM. Been using this for years.


BTW, this is for firming effect so you need another product for lines. This baby has awaken the sallowness around my eyes and has emphasized my double eyelids...without tugging of course. A permanent resident in my skincare arsenal together with Sisleya. I'll try their Super Restorative for the eye next time.

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*TOP REVIEWER* SilverGal on 6/22/2008 2:29:00 PM more reviews by SilverGal

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

this doesn't work for me although after the application, my eye area feel abit hydrated, but only last awhile.

I don't feel any of the effect the product has, friming, etc. None of it, so it doesn't work for me and it's quite expensive!

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tornadogirl on 1/21/2008 7:40:00 PM more reviews by tornadogirl

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

Thought that I would try this product as I am prone to dark circles and puffy eyes when I sleep less than 9 hours. The consistency was nice and felt nice when I put it on but unfortuantely it gave me pimples right around my eye...so not cool. So back it went and I continue my search for my HG! Cheers!

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*TOP REVIEWER* micacat on 1/15/2007 8:26:00 AM more reviews by micacat

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

This product was recommended to me, but disappointed. It has a cream texture and did not soak in well. I like more of a rich serum texture, or even a gel/cream. I also noticed no significant improvement after a month and a half of use. Would not recommend.

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gypsywoman on 12/3/2006 10:50:00 AM more reviews by gypsywoman

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

I'm in my early 40's and began to notice sagging in my eyelid area, much to my great distress! I read about this product in Allure and had to try it. It's a HG product for me for sure. It tightened up that sagging eyelid almost from the first time I tried it. It's meant to be used in the eye contour area and is a lightweight gel. I didn't have any burning or any sensation at all from using it, it's just very easy to use, absorbs quickly and gets it's job done and how. I hope they never discontinue this stuff!

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Trickytania on 11/13/2006 6:43:00 PM more reviews by Trickytania

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this with high hopes .... only to be dashed. This burned the bananas out of the skin around my eyes within seconds of applying it. Another eyecream bites the dust ........ Based on reviews on Makeup Alley, I bought Kiss My Face Eyewittness and so far LOVE it. No burning, nice moisture, and a great price. Also, a LOT of product.

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InColor on 10/12/2006 4:07:00 AM more reviews by InColor

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I really do like this product! I've only been using the product for a week and already I'm seeing dramatic results on the wrinkles around my eyes. My wrinkles have already started to fill and I don't look as tired as I normally do. It is definitely an instant lift. I'll update later on its long-term results.

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*TOP REVIEWER* karinc713 on 9/20/2006 1:15:00 PM more reviews by karinc713

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

this is very lightweight, provides some firming and hydration, is refreshing and helps a bit w/ puffiness too. my dark circles are hopeless since I just dont sleep enough. I layer an eye cream over this since I'm very dry. the combination of the two is perfect for my concern w/ hydration since serums just absorb better. also I have very sensitive skin that's also very dry and this was compatible w/out causing any irritation. will repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* MissMelissa on 8/16/2006 2:46:00 PM more reviews by MissMelissa

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

My skin is classic combination, oily in T zone, and is also acne prone. So, I am very careful about the eye products I use around my eyes, nothing too heavy. I only use eye products underneath my eyes, not on the lids or the brow bone. I have dark circles, I'm also beginning to show fine lines and I'm not liking them! I tried this newer formula because I read some of the mediocre reviews about the original and was hoping maybe this one was better. I really love it! It is nice and light, it does absorb quickly but it leaves a sticky feel to it. Kinda like the way some of the "temporary" lifting products feel. (BTW, The temporary lift products have never worked for me!) However; it does not leave any of that white residue or anything like that! Believe it or not, it really does erase my fine lines! Although I am wondering if it's long term, I think it's just a temporary thing, which is just fine with me--since it works! It seems to work immediately and there is a bit of a warming sensation. The only thing I don't like about this is that is doesn't contain sunscreen. That's why I've only been using it when I'm going out or something like that. (BTW, The temporary lift products have never worked for me!) It's my HG for when I want my eyes to look good, fast. It also works great over concealer! I LOVE the fact that Clarins gives you .7oz where many companies go with the .5oz size. Hey! A .2oz can add up after a while! I'm not sure if I'll buy the full size or not.
UPDATE: I have discovered that it tends to irritate my eyes if I put it on immediately after using a product with glycolic acid or something with salicylic acid (like my HG Clinique Mild Clarifying Toner).

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