Have a gander at this new eye cream from Benefit Cosmetics! This brightening eye cream works hard to get rid of dark circles and smooth fine lines for a brighter and younger look.
⇥AT A GLANCE⇤
Formulated with cocoa extract, sodium hyaluronate, and loquat extract to help fade dark circles, restore moisture, and fight free radical damage.
⇥THE BREAKDOWN⇤
The full size of the Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream contains 14.2 g/Net wt. 0.5 oz. and retails for $34 USD ($68 USD for 1 oz).
⇥INGREDIENTS⇤
⇥THE GOOD⇤
I like that it's fragrance free. Fragrance is a nice addition for a more relaxing experience when applying your skin care but there's increasing evidence that it might be irritating for some. As I have quite sensitive eyes, I try to avoid fragrance as much as possible in my skincare, especially anything that goes near my eyes.
The texture is quite lotion-y for an eye cream. Most eye creams have a bit more substance but this one is quite watery, making it too easy to blend. If you're in a rush and need an eye cream that absorbs quickly, this one might be good for you.
With a cursory look over the ingredients list, I didn't see anything troubling.Well, ethylene acrylic acid copolymer has a "use with caution", and can be toxic, especially when there is a high absorption rate. It can be an irritant if not carefully formulated and may contain impurities O_O Water is self explanatory and is not harmful whatsoever. Butylene glycol, glycerin, and propylene glycol are humectants and help retain moisture in the skin. Squalane is an emollient and an antioxidant, a skincare hero! The only issue is that it could have been derived from shark liver, so if you're into vegan cosmetics, this might be a problem.
It layers well under concealer, which is important if the particular concealer is not formulated for the under eyes or you have dry under eyes. On my drier undereyes, I didn't find it making my concealer bunch or crease awkwardly throughout the day.
⇥THE BAD⇤
My only issue is that I don't think it's hydrating enough for me. I don't have particularly dry underyes but how I know an eye cream isn't doing much hydration for me is that my concealer goes on patchy or emphasizes any weird bumps or lines I may start to develop. If I hydrate well, I don't have any bumps or lines but if I go too many days without eye cream or don't hydrate it properly, I start having lines.⇥THE BOTTOM LINE⇤
While I like it for morning use, for nighttime, I need something a bit heavier. If I just hydrate well at night, I don't have to apply eye cream in the morning. That saves me a step and time in getting ready. For that reason, I wouldn't purchase the large size but if you don't need too much hydration or are looking for a very lightweight eye cream, this might be for you.⇥WHERE TO BUY⇤
BENEFIT COSMETICS: Full Size (free deluxe samples of they're real mascara and remover with purchase over $60USD--for a limited time!)BIRCHBOX: Full Size (includes free shipping!)
SEPHORA: Full Size
ULTA: Full Size (plus free traincase and deluxe size of the POREfessional with purchase over $35USD for a limited time!)
The quest for the perfect eye cream continues!
XOXO,
MWAH ♡
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