Overview
Pevonia is a skincare company based primarily in Daytona Beach. Founded in 1991, Pevonia promotes its main goal is to provide holistic cosmetic formulas to today’s consumer, so that they have the opportunity to reduce the signs of age and treat skin problems without having to rely on synthetic chemicals or ingredients. The research team at EyeWrinkleReviews.com tends to appreciate such efforts, since they are concerned with the plethora of cosmetic products that rely on such harsh compounds to produce effects, which can actually harm the skin in the long-term. The question is, however, whether holistic ingredients can measure up and produce results. At this point, Pevonia offers three separate products for the eye area. We will only review “C” Evolutive Eye Gel and the Evolution Eye Cream, since the Makeup Remover does not qualify for our analysis.

Featured Ingredients
Pevonia’s “C” Evolutive Eye Gel is intended to primarily address under-eye puffiness and dark circles. It includes a combination of natural Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid and Ginkgo Biloba. Vitamin C is known for its protective effect on the skin and may also enhance circulation and thus reduce the swelling that can cause puffiness. Hyaluronic Acid is a remarkable moisturizing compound that holds 1,000 times its own weight in water. By hydrating the skin, Hyaluronic Acid fortifies the essential facial components, including collagen and elastin, thus reducing the likelihood that skin will sag or droop. Ginkgo Biloba was first discovered as an herb that can promote better memory when taken orally, since it promotes blood circulation in the brain. It is just now being investigated as a skin nutrient, since it could conceivably promote circulation in the skin and thus reduce puffiness and dark circles. We hope Pevonia will publish research on this effect, so that we can evaluate the formula’s abilities. Unfortunately, that data is not currently available.

Pevonia’s Evolution Eye Cream is primarily used for fine lines and wrinkles (also known as “crow’s feet”) near the eye. It contains a combination of Squalene (an antioxidant), Vitamin A and Vitamin E, along with a compound known as Chitosan Ascorbate. While the antioxidants will help to protect the skin from free radical damage that is often responsible for wrinkles, we are curious why Pevonia chose to include Chitosan. This derivative of shellfish was initially used as a fat-blocker in diet formulas. It is a fiber-like material that supposedly escorts fat out of the body. We are not sure what effects it can have on wrinkles, and unfortunately, Pevonia does not provide enough information to specify reasons for its inclusion. 

Web Site Description
The Pevonia web site is quite extensive, even if the design seems a bit outdated. Overall, the web site looks similar to sites that were designed in the early 1990s. Perhaps the company has not had the chance to update its approach. Regardless, there is plenty of information about the company and its origins, including some information on its exclusive line of in-spa treatments for use by skincare professionals. The descriptions of its botanical skincare products tend to be rather brief, however. Especially considering that these formulas are holistic in nature, we feel that the company has the responsibility to include as much research as possible to make the case that its ingredients are superior to typical ingredients found in other products. That simply is not the case. Hopefully, Pevonia updates its web site and includes this information in the future.

Positives
- Company is taking a holistic approach to skincare, which should be applauded- Web site contains plenty of information on the company and its subsidiaries

 Negatives
- Product pages lack convincing scientific research supporting the use of its ingredients

- At first glance, these formulas may be weaker than typical products in this field

- No customer testimonials are posted; No free trial is offered

Conclusion
Even though it is refreshing to see a company like Pevonia taking the lead and investing time and effort in producing and distributing skincare products that are holistic and natural, we are not yet convinced that the formulas will produce the desired effects on dark circles, puffiness and crow’s feet. Hopefully, Pevonia is able to publish data supporting their results.

Overview
Strivectin first became popular after a series of creative advertisements designed by Klein-Becker (the company that produces Strivectin) began appearing in beauty magazines and tabloids across the nation. The company’s aggressive marketing campaign focused on the supposed discovery of its anti-wrinkle cream, called Strivectin SD. According to these ads, it was “dumb luck” that led to the researchers behind this product finding out that it produced better results for wrinkles than it did for stretch marks. Based on the success of its initial product, Strivectin has now launched several other products, including an Eye Cream. The promotion for this product follows the similar approach to Strivectin-SD, and of course we were initially intrigued by the company’s creative marketing techniques. But more importantly, the team at EyeWrinkleReviews.com needed to make sure that the product itself live

Featured Ingredients
According to Klein-Becker, the company first designed its Eye Cream in response to customer feedback about its initial Strivectin-SD complex, which apparently produced some results, but since it also contain peppermint oil as a fragrance, was also potentially irritating for the delicate skin near the eye. Therefore, the company produced the Eye Cream to contain essentially the same ingredients as the anti-wrinkle cream (a combination of a peptide called oligo-PPK and various unnamed bioflavonoids) but in a combination that was non-irritating. However, if this is the case, we wonder how Klein-Becker can make the claim that the Eye Cream also addresses dark circles, since the original Strivectin-SD formula did not contain any compounds that could reduce dark circles. No information contained on the company’s web site or on its published materials has been able to explain this fact. Therefore, we cannot determine whether or not the Eye Cream will address dark circles and under-eye puffiness as the company states, or whether it is merely a non-irritating form of the original Strivectin-SD wrinkle formula.

Web Site Description
The Strivectin web site contains very little information other than a description of how the Eye Cream is supposed to work. We found very few specifics about any ingredients in the product, no customer testimonials and only very basic information about how to order. Fortunately, Klein-Becker offers a 100% money-back guarantee on its products, but since it does not offer a free trial of the Eye Cream, we wonder whether spending $59 on a formula that - for all intents and purposes - seems to be the same as the company’s anti-wrinkle cream is worth it.

Positives
- Company is known for its creative approach to product marketing

 Negatives
- No information on any ingredients for dark circles or puffiness

- Product seems exactly the same as its other anti-wrinkle formula

- No customer testimonials are posted

- Klein-Becker does not offer a free trial of its products

Conclusion
While we - like many people - were at first intrigued by Klein-Becker and its attractive ad campaign, the Eye Cream fails to live up to the claims. We have no reason to believe that this formula is any different from Strivectin-SD, so therefore we cannot recommend it as a formula for dark circles or under-eye puffiness.

Overview
Relastin is produced and distributed by Revanance of Mountain View, California. It is perhaps best known as the company that offers skincare products endorsed by famous fitness guru Denise Austin. While it is nice to have endorsements by celebrities and famous people, it is also important that the products perform as promised. Relastin products operate under an interesting main premise. Instead of trying to restore lost compounds such as elastin to the skin by attempting to deliver more elastin via a cream, Relastin products contain ingredients that are intended to stimulate the skin to produce more of its key compounds. Relastin offers an eye treatment called Eye Silk, which we will review here.

Featured Ingredients
Relastin Eye Silk operates under the same premise as other Relastin products and attempts to stimulate production of elastin and other key skin components to encourage restoration of youthful beauty. According to the company, this will not only help make skin near the eye look tighter and firmer, and thus reduce the appearance of crow’s feet and other types of wrinkles, but it will also help to diminish under-eye puffiness and dark circles. To accomplish these goals, Eye Silk contains a unique Zinc Complex, which includes a specially absorbing form of the mineral Zinc along with other compounds. Unfortunately, we do not know what those compounds are. It is true that Zinc has been found to perform some anti-aging effects on the skin, but this research is still underway. More importantly, we are not aware of any research showing a connection between Zinc and elastin production, so we cannot verify whether or not Eye Silk accomplishes the goal of increased elastin production. Plus, we are not sure of the connection between this effect and a reduction of eye puffiness and dark circles, except perhaps via a promotion of enhanced circulation. But Relastin does not present any scientific material confirming our suspicion.

Web Site Description
The Relastin Web site is constructed quite nicely and it is easy to find information about the company, Denise Austin and the products. There is an interesting graphic representation of how Relastin formulas are supposed to work on the skin, and some intriguing before and after photos. In addition, there are plenty of customer testimonials and endorsements from dermatologists and other skincare professionals. Eye Silk does have some customer survey data, which was taken after they used the formula for 2 to 4 weeks. Most of the effects, such as reduces wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles, measured in the 75% to 80% range, which is fairly high. But it is not, in our experience, as high as some other premier products (like Eye Renewal Collection, which scores in the 85% to 90% range). But these effects are moderately impressive. The key missing component from the web site, however, as mentioned earlier is that the company does not fully disclose all the ingredients in the Eye Silk formula, and there is a lack of scientific proof between the ingredients and its effects on the eye area.

Positives
- Relastin takes a sensible approach to anti-aging by encouraging production of elastin

- Product does have moderate effects in a majority of users

 Negatives
- Not enough information about ingredients other than Zinc Complex

- Percentages from survey may be low in comparison to other products in this category

- No free trial of the product is offered

Conclusion
While we are impressed that the company that produces Relastin was able to get an endorsement from Denise Austin, who remains one of the top fitness advisers in the field, we are not totally committed to recommending the Eye Silk formula. We have the highest respect for Ms. Austin and her efforts in educating consumers about health and beauty, but we think we need more information about Eye Silk and its ingredients before we can recommend it.

Overview
Aloette Cosmetics, according to the company’s web site, is currently ranked as one of the top 250 small businesses in the U.S., based on its rapid success as an alternative to Avon and other similar companies. Although Aloette offers a full line of cosmetics and skincare products for purchase directly from its web site, much of the distribution of the products seems to be focused on independent consultants, much like Avon or Amway. Even thought the Aloette business model is slightly different than these other entities, we felt it was worth noting. Aloette currently offers an eye treatment formula known as Advanced Eye Recovery Pro Eye Cream with DermaBind.

Featured Ingredients
Aloette’s Advanced Eye Cream is meant to be used on crow’s feet, under-eye puffiness and dark circles. The product’s main active ingredient is the company’s unique DermaBind combination of peptides. As you may know, peptides are signaling molecules that help to relax the facial muscles or stimulate the production of collagen and other key skin components. Aloette claims that DermaBind helps to “bundle” collagen, which we supposed would help keep collagen from breaking down and causing wrinkles. Unfortunately, we could not find any research information supporting this claim.

Aloette’s Advanced Eye Cream contains many other peptides as well, which are intended to reduce puffiness and dark circles. These peptides are derived purified soy, rice and yeast concentrates, which is an original approach that we have not seen too often. These specific peptides are meant to promote circulation and reduce swelling, both of which can aggravate puffiness and dark circles. However, we are not sure about the exact effects, and Aloette does not provide any clinical research to substantiate the effect of these peptides. Perhaps it is keeping this information secret to avoid copying by competitors, but for our purposes we were unable to determine whether the formula does in fact perform these benefits. 

Aloette contains dozens of other ingredients, ranging from glycoproteins derived from sea life in the Antarctic to botanicals such as Aloe Vera, Green tea and Willowherb, which are supposed to provide enhance protection and moisturization. However, beyond listing these ingredients, the company does not offer any more specifics about how these effects are attained.

Web Site Description
The Aloette web site contains plenty of information about the company and how a potential consultant can start his or her own business with Aloette products. As mentioned before, the company offers a wide range of products for the skin, and the potential effects are described in moderate detail. However, the web site does little more than explain the benefits and list the ingredients. There is no clinical data supporting the formulas’ effects, even though the company does include a full ingredient list, which we appreciate. Moreover, the web site does not post any customer testimonials, so it is difficult to determine how real people are using these products.

Positives
- Includes complete listing of ingredients in the formula

- Its consultant business model may seem more sound than competitors

 Negatives
- Does not substantiate anti-aging claims

- Unclear how peptides are supposed to reduce dark circles

- No customer testimonials are included; No free trial is offered

Conclusion
We are impressed that Aloette continues to build upon its financial success, and we feel that those willing to go through the trouble of setting up their own independent cosmetic business should seriously consider becoming a distributor for Aloette. Unfortunately, our impression of the Advanced Eye Cream is less enthusiastic, mainly because we cannot verify whether the formula’s claims are accurate.