This Eucerin Eye Cream has been mentioned often over the past couple of years, but it’s never had its own review page. To see as though it can be relatively difficult to find good eye products with added sunscreen, I figured that it would be handy to possess a proper review in one, easy-reference location.
So here you go, the Eucerin Hyaluron Filler Eye Cream SPF15. A rich and robust-feeling cream that really hydrates but doesn’t leave the skin too oily for makeup application. Considering that the undereyes are a Designated Area of Potential Catastrophe when it comes to makeup application (concealer sitting in creases, mascaras smudging, wrinkles accentuated by over-enthusiastic loading-on of highlighter) you absolutely want an eye cream that sits well as a sturdy, non-slip base. And some eye creams just don’t – they’re better for nighttime usage or people who don’t wear makeup.
Eucerin’s Hyaluron Filler keeps your skin hydrated via our good old friend hyaluronic acid, but it also uses a component called Glycine Saponin which has been shown to be very effective at stimulating the skin’s own hyaluronic acid production. So there’s the moment hydration fix, which makes everything look that bit fresher and firmer, but additionally a sort of “behind the scenes” activity happening – boosting the skin’s own hydrating capabilities.
On a very basic level, though, this is a no-frills eye cream that doesn’t sting, isn’t greasy and has reasonably long-lasting hydrating effects. It features a broad spectrum (UVA and UVB) SPF 15, which isn’t the greatest level of protection by any means, however i see it as a bonus instead of something I’d be counting on for beach days or long spells of outdoor activity. (Moi? Long spells of outdoor activity? Just the word activity brings me out in hives these days! At any rate, if I’m under the sun then I have sunglasses on. Usually. Along with a big hat.)
If you find that lots of sunscreen products make your eyes water this is an excellent option and it doesn’t be expensive. Sensible tube packaging, fragrance free, it’s a hard-working option for daytime that won’t wreck havoc on your makeup.
Find it at Escentual.com here* and Boots.com here* – it’s currently lb14.66 instead of lb22 at Escentual.
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