StriVectin-SD review: "This is a wonderfully emollient eye cream designed for twice-daily use. I found it to be too greasy for daytime, but perfect before bed. It has a luxurious satin finish and a faint yet pleasant fragrance. This product is worth the price, especially for people with drier skin."
Olay review: "This system touts itself as at-home microdermabrasion. It can be used up to three times per week as a supplement to daily eye creams. Its fun (but wasteful) packaging makes application simple: Simply squeeze the cream from a single-use pod onto the attached applicator pad and apply to the eye area. At this price point, I would recommend it."
Results: "After one week of using StriVectin-SD, I noticed that the skin around my eye was smoother and well hydrated. After using the Olay, my skin felt firmer and smoother."
StriVectin-SD review: "This stuff is truly special. It came in a nice big tube (so you feel like you're getting great value for the lump of cash you are shelling out), and there was no overly strong fragrance. The best part is that people actually commented (yes, really) on the results, proving it truly did work. What more could you want in an eye cream?"
Olay review: "Whilst the pod applicator seemed hi-tech and made me feel a bit fancy, the first couple of times I broke one out I felt very environmentally guilty as it seemed like a total waste of packaging. The sponge applicator on the pod also felt a bit like sandpaper around my eyes, which wasn't a great sensation. The cream itself had a fairly strong fragrance. All in all it wasn't a terribly enjoyable experience."
Results: "My right eye looked noticeably more radiant than my left, which showed no visible results."
Puffiness, dark circles and fine lines suck, no matter if you're 27 or 52. So we dared to ask: Do any of the eye treatments -- from chi-chi to cheapie -- actually work?
"These products can and often do show results if they are used appropriately and for a long enough time," says cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Kenneth Beer. But did they? Check out these 19 brave women's un-retouched before-and-after photos here.
