Overview
Offered by Hydroderm Beverly Hills, the well-known online cosmetic company, Hydroderm Triple Effects Eye Serum is meant to address three problems within one formula. This product is intended to reduce dark circles, crow’s feet and eye puffiness all at one. While this seems like a tall order, the team at EyeWrinkleReviews.com always keeps an open mind when reviewing the products for this web site. Therefore, we decided to hold off our judgment on Hydroderm’s eye care system until we reviewed the product and its ingredients.

Featured Ingredients
Hydroderm Triple Effects Eye Serum contains three main ingredients, each of which is intended to address one of the main problems of eye-area skin. Acetyl Hexapeptide 3 is added to help reduce wrinkles and crow’s feet near the eye. According to our research, this nutrient does seem to have an effect similar to Botox®, even though it is milder because it is not a toxin-based compound. While we are aware of some research that supports this effect for Acetyl Hexapeptide 3, Hydroderm does not include this information on its web site, so visitors are expected to believe it sight unseen.

Triple Effects Eye Serum also contains Hyaluronic Acid, which is well known in the cosmeceutical field as a powerful moisturizing compound. Hyaluronic Acid holds several thousand times its own weight in water, so it makes a wonderful ingredient for cosmetic formulas, since it helps promote softer skin and nourishes essential components of healthy skin, such as collagen and elastin. Unfortunately, Hydroderm claims that Hyaluronic Acid also reduces the appearance of dark circles. We could not find any research supporting this claim, and are worried about this technical inaccuracy. 

Chamomile is also included in the formula to calm the skin and reduce puffiness. While Chamomile is a known botanical ingredient that has a soothing effect on skin (decreasing irritation or swelling), we do not feel this is the best ingredient for diminishing undereye puffiness. It is also important to include ingredients (such as Actiflow) to enhance blood flow in the eye area, which is a more direct and more powerful way of reducing puffiness.

Web Site Description
The Hydroderm web site for Tripe Effects Eye Serum seems basic. It only contains one page of information, which as we noted is not entirely accurate. No scientific research is listed, so consumers cannot be sure of the percentage effects of the formula. Only one testimonial is posted. A free trial is offered, so at least most consumers will not risk too much money by trying out the formula.

Positives
- Hyaluronic acid is known to promote moisturization of skin

- Offers a free trial, which keeps financial risk low

 Negatives
- Inaccurate claims - Hyaluronic Acid is not known to reduce dark circles

- Very little information provided - no clinical study statistics

- May contain inferior ingredients, especially for under eye puffiness

Conclusion
Even though we applaud Hydroderm for attempting to create a single formula to address three of the main problems affecting the eye area, we also feel that Triple Effects Eye Serum fall short. We are concerned about some of the inaccurate information included on its web site, and feel that the ingredients could have been more powerful. It is good, however, that consumers get the chance to try the product for free.

Overview
Under EyeBryten was created as a direct competitor to Hylexin, which was one of the first dark circle creams to appear online. The markers of Under EyeBryten claim that consumers can get the same effects of using this formula as they would use Hylexin, at a fraction of the cost. Since our review of Hylexin was slightly less than satisfactory, we were also a bit hesitant to fully endorse Under EyeBryten. However, we withheld our final judgment until we were finished with our complete and thorough review of the formula.

Featured Ingredients
Under EyeBryten, much like Hydroderm’s Triple Effects Eye Serum, is meant to be a “one-size-fits-all” product. In other words, this one formula is supposed to cause multiple effects for improving the appearance of the eye area. It contains ingredients intended to reduce dark circles, diminish under eye puffiness and decrease the appearance of crow’s feet and other types of wrinkles that can occur near the eye. Under EyeBryten supposedly accomplishes all these effects through a combination of several ingredients. Like iQ Derma, Under EyeBryten includes Hyloxyl and Eyeliss. Hyloxyl contains enzymes that are mean to disperse pooled blood (which can be a main cause of dark circles) while also strengthening the capillaries to prevent future dark circles from appearing. Eyeliss consists of proteins that are supposed to promote more efficient blood flow and reduce the swelling that can lead to puffiness and bags. While both of these ingredients do seem to have an effect, we are a bit disappointed that Under EyeBryten also does not contain Lipolight (a remarkable light emission and reflection ingredient) and Actiflow, both of which can increase the brightening and smoothing effects on the eyes.

We were a bit more concerned, though, that Under EyeBryten does not seem to contain any specific ingredients known to reduce crow’s feet or wrinkles. The formula does contain Aloe Vera, which is an important soothing and healing ingredient, but Aloe is not known for its direct anti-wrinkle effect. The product seems to lack any known compounds for wrinkles, such as Glucosamine Complex or Lifting Spheres. 

Web Site Description
After several days of researching the Internet, we could not locate a separate web site for Under EyeBryten. This product seems only available through third party vendors, such as Amazon.com or drugstore.com. This is unfortunate, because even though these other web sites do contain some basic information on the product, we prefer to go to the source when completing our reviews. Therefore, we felt a true judgment on Under EyeBryten is still incomplete.

Positives
- Does contain ingredients known for moderate dark circle and puffiness reduction- Seems less expensive than Hylexin and similar brands

 Negatives
- No individual web site from the manufacturer - information is incomplete

- No free trial offered

- Lacks full potential to affect the eye area due to absence of key ingredients

Conclusion
Although we believe that it is good for the cosmeceutical marketplace for competitors to challenge each other to keep prices low for the benefit of the consumer, we cannot say whether Under EyeBryten succeeds in offering a similar product as Hylexin for a lower price. Hopefully, the manufacturers complete a full web site for the product, or even more importantly, revise the formula to include known ingredients for dark circles, puffiness, crow’s feet and other signs of aging near the eyes.

Overview
Life Cell is another eye care product that seems to have a large presence on the Internet, thanks to an aggressive “affiliate” program, which means that this product is available not only directly through the manufacturer, but also through several third-party vendors. After several days of sifting through the information on this formula, we found the actual web site posted by the distributors. According to the company, Life Cell was created by a physician with an Ivy League medical degree, whose sole purpose was to create an all-in-one formula that could not only reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the facial area in general, but also one that would help target the specific problems associated with the eyes, including dark circles, crow’s feet and under-eye puffiness. In our experience, this is a difficult if not impossible task to achieve, since the eye area skin is so delicate. This usually means that a separate formula or system is needed to specifically address the problems that occur in the eye. Although we were hesitant, especially considering Life Cell’s claims, we still proceeded with our review of the product.

Featured Ingredients
One of the difficulties in reviewing Life Cell is that the company’s web site spends most of its initial time and effort (pages and pages of information, in fact) on dispelling so-called myths about skin aging and arguing why most cosmetic formulas are wrong. While we do not dispute that many products contain less-than ideal ingredients, we were a bit skeptical that the Life Cell web site did not contain up-front information about the product, until you searched through pages of criticism first.

When we finally did come upon the ingredients for the formula, we were less than impressed. The company speaks a lot about Nitric Oxide and the achievements of the scientific team that discovered this remarkable molecule and its various effects on aging. However, then Life Cell goes on to tout the ingredients of its formula, including Diothiolane-3-Pentanic Acid, without showing scientific proof that it contains or stimulates Nitric Oxide in the skin. What scientific evidence is given for D3PA fails to mention that the research was conducted on injections of the ingredient. Life Cell also contains Idebenone, a chemical antioxidant that is supposed to have many anti-aging effects. While antioxidants do protect the skin, Idebenone is an old chemical that is not used very often any more. 

More importantly, despite its claims, Life Cell does not seem to contain any compounds that will specifically help the eye area. No Actiflow. No Lipolight or similar ingredients.

Web Site Description
As mentioned earlier, the web site for Life Cell seems to be one of the longest we have ever come across. We’d like to believe that amount of content equals scientific proof, but unfortunately the Life Cell web site spends most of its time criticized other products as opposed to supporting why its product is so good. In addition, much of the information seems overhyped and a lot of the scientific research that is posted seems to be associated together rather loosely. The site does contain some compelling video testimonials, so the product may in fact have some merit. But we were disappointed that the web site was not clearer on this fact.

Positives
- Testimonials suggest that this product will positively affect the skin

 Negatives
- No support for its effect on dark circles, puffiness and other factors in eye aging

- Web site is too long for most consumers

- Spends too much time criticizing other products

- Some of the scientific research seems to be used rather loosely

Conclusion
While we do not doubt that Life Cell has in fact helped some consumers look younger, we cannot recommend this formula, since we are not convinced that it will perform specific benefits for the eye area. Until more information becomes available, we recommend avoiding this product.

Overview
Skin Medica began as a pharmaceutical company specializing in promoting the health of the skin and hair. It manufactures and distributes many prescription-only products that are available only after consultation and direction of a physician or dermatologist. In addition to its pharmaceutical products, Skin Medica has developed a full line of non-prescription anti-aging products for the general consumer. All of these products are based on the proprietary ingredient complex known as Nouri-Cel MD. Among these is Skin Medica’s Illuminating Eye Cream, which is meant to reduce dark circles, decrease eye puffiness, as well as diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Featured Ingredients
Skin Medica seems to be one of the only companies to include highly advanced ingredients that contain plenty of scientific and real customer research data. This puts it on the level of Dermalogica, Dermitàge and other high-end cosmeceutical groups. We were impressed by the Illuminating Eye Cream, which features Skin Medica’s unique Nouri-Cel MD complex. The scientific research on this ingredient’s ability to reduce wrinkles and fine lines is well-established.

Illuminating Eye Cream also contains a combination of Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, which helps reduce dark circles by eliminating harmful compounds like iron and other pigments that cause skin to darken. In addition, Illuminating Eye Cream contains a derivative of Chamomile to soothe the eye area skin and reduce puffiness, and Panthenol for advanced protection.  

We were a little disappointed by the statistics on Illuminating Eye Cream’s effects. Most of the improvement was measured at 50% or less, even after six weeks of use. In addition, costumer-assessed improvements in dark circles, wrinkles and other measurements came in at less than 70%. These statistics are less impressive than Dermitàge Eye Renewal Collection, whose customer-based research put most measurements at 85% and above. Perhaps the Skin Medica formula is still being perfected and may need to be revised to include a higher concentration of ingredients.

Web Site Description
Skin Medica has a very clear and well presented web site. There is an equal amount of succinct description on the products, matched with clear charts and graphs explaining the effects of its formulas. We did not see any customer testimonials, however, which would have been an addition that could attest to how the formulas have worked with real people. In addition, Skin Medica does not offer a free trial of product.

Positives
- Highly effective ingredients with plenty of scientific research

- Web site is clear and company has a strong reputation

 Negatives
- No customer testimonials are listed

- Data on customer satisfaction seems low - especially when compared to Dermitàge

- No free trial is offered

Conclusion
Overall, we are impressed enough with Skin Medica’s Illuminating Eye Cream to give it a tentatively strong recommendation for those looking to reduce dark circles, crow’s feet and undereye puffiness. We wish the customer satisfaction data was more convincing, and that the company offered a free trial of product. But we feel most people who used this formula will notice improvements in their eye area, even though it may take six weeks or longer to notice the full effect.