Overview
Peter Thomas Roth is a company founded by its owner of the same name. Mr. Roth comes from a long line of professionals with an interest in promoting skin beauty and health. His family owned and operated two of the most prominent European Health Spas in Hungary throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s. Based on his family’s dedication to the skin, Mr. Roth developed a line of skincare products intended to capture the same approach. Many of the 100 or so products in the Peter Thomas Roth line contain a high concentration of the minerals discovered within the healing waters of those renowned health spas. Mr. Roth has taken that quest a few steps further, to the point where he now offers a wide array of anti-aging products. Not surprisingly, the company offers its own eye treatment formulas. For our purposes, we will review the Power K Eye Rescue, since it offers a dual effect of reducing dark circles and wrinkles, which most consumers will be interested in.

Featured Ingredients
Power K Eye Rescue contains a solid blend of known anti-aging ingredients. For example, the formula includes Vitamin K, which is known as a beneficial nutrient for the delicate skin near the eye. Vitamin K does seem to have a positive effect on reducing dark circles and improving blood circulation in the eye area. The formula also contains CoQ10 encapsulated in caviar. While we are not aware of any research illustrating the superiority of providing CoQ10 (an important antioxidant enzyme) along with Caviar, we are aware of some limited information that speaks about the benefits of the oils and proteins contained with Caviar. They seem to help fill in lines and wrinkles on a limited basis. The formula also contains bioflavonoids and vitamin C for added antioxidant protection.

While we do not doubt that many of these ingredients will indeed have a positive effect on dark circles and overall eye condition, the impression that we get is that Power K Eye Rescue may be more of a preventative formula rather than a “rescuing one.” Since Peter Thomas Roth does not provide any scientific information showing how these ingredients will specifically brighten dark circles or reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, we are left to using research on these ingredients that we have compiled on our own, which is limited at best and not as definitive as the company may want you to believe. In addition, we were surprised that the company did not include any at-home test results on the formula to illustrate its effects on dark circles or wrinkles. 

Web Site Description
The Peter Thomas Roth web site is fairly straight forward. It does not overwhelm you with a lot of unnecessary information, but it does seem to lack some types of important details, such as scientific research. We would like to put our faith in a man like Mr. Roth who comes from a long family history of beauty and health, but a little more data or statistics would have been helpful. It is helpful that the web site does contain a full listing of all ingredients in the company’s formulas, but we were honestly surprised that no customer testimonials were posted. And considering the fact that Power K Eye Rescue is quite expensive ($100 each container), it would be helpful for many consumers if a free trial option was available.

Positives
- Peter Thomas Roth has a solid family history in the beauty field- The company offers more than 100 products for a variety of skin issues

 Negatives
- No statistics available on product home-use tests - no testimonials posted

- We had a lot of questions about specific ingredients but no studies were provided

- Product is quite expensive ($100 a container) but no free trial option is available

Conclusion
Considering Mr. Roth’s family’s reputation in the skin beauty field, we feel fairly confident that Power K will provide at least modest improvements for dark circles and wrinkles. But at $100 each supply, most consumers will be looking for more-than-moderate improvement. However, without the kind of research that is needed to verify these effects - and without enough data on the product itself - we cannot fully confirm whether Power K Eye Rescue is worth the money.

Overview
During our initial visit to the Dermalex web site, we were unable to procure any background information for the company. Therefore, we have no way of verifying whether those who manufacture or distribute this formula have any sort of reputation in the cosmetic field. While this gives us pause, we always reserve our final judgment until after conducting a full evaluation of the formula itself. Dermalex-MD represents another attempt at one of the latest trends in eye treatments: an all-in-one formula that is intended to reduce the appearance of dark circles and under-eye puffiness. While the company that makes Dermalex claims that the formula may improve the texture of skin, it omits any reference to crow’s feet or other types of wrinkles near the eyes. Thus, we are skeptical whether this formula truly is “all-in-one.”

Featured Ingredients
Dermalex primarily acts on the capillaries, which are the tiny blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the skin tissue near the eyes. Sometimes, dark circles and puffiness is caused by poor circulation and weakened capillaries, which can result in blood collecting or “pooling” under the eye, which causes dark circles. Weakened capillaries can also affect water retention in the skin, which can thus swell as a result and cause the appearance of puffiness or bags under the eye.

Therefore, Dermalex’s approach to dark circles and puffiness has some basis in medical science. That’s why the formula includes several ingredients that are known to enhance the strength of the capillary system and promote healthy circulation in the skin tissue near the eye. One of these compounds is Hesperidin, a bioflavonoid derived from citrus fruits. Both Hesperidin and its related compounds, Chrysin, have been used with some success in those with varicose veins. The thinking is that - since some of the poor circulation issues that cause varicose veins can be similar to those in the eye area - these two nutrients will likewise reduce dark circles and puffiness under the eye. Dermalex also contains Cucumber extract for additional soothing and calming of the skin tissue. In addition, it contains two types of Palmityl compounds, which can help improve the texture of the skin, as well as vitamin C and vitamin E for added protection. 

Web Site Description
The Dermalex-MD web site does contain a fair amount of information about the formula, as well as some moderately accurate information about what causes dark circles. A full listing of the ingredients in the formula is included, which is helpful. In addition, there are a few customer testimonials posted. However, the web site does omit some important information. As mentioned, there is no information about the company, and some of the information on dark circles is incomplete. They fail to mention other causes of dark circles, including weakened collagen and elastin in the eye, and also do not state that some light diffusers and refractors like Lipolight can further help the appearance of dark circles. Plus, there is a lack of data on how successful the product has been with its customers. Ordering is available online and by phone, and Dermalex sells for $59 for a 2-month tube.

Positives
- Some evidence supporting Hesperidin and Chrysin for improving circulation- Contains full listing of ingredients

 Negatives
- Does not address crow’s feet and eye-area wrinkles

- Some incomplete information about causes of dark circles

- No information about the company behind the formula

- No free trial is offered

Conclusion
While there are obviously some aspects of Dermalex-MD that suggest this product could indeed help treat the eye area, we were overall disappointed with some of the information provided. Most importantly, we cannot recommend a product unless we know a little more about the company that produces and distributes it.

Overview
Biotherm was originally started in France by an independent company that began following the discovery that a specific type of fermented bacteria that grows in the mineral-rich waters of that country (called Vitreoscella Ferment) produces a smoothing and balancing effect on human skin. After a moderate degree of success, Biotherm was purchased by cosmetic giant L’Oreal, which now owns and controls the distribution of the Biotherm brand. Biotherm currently offers several formulas to promote treatment of the eye area, but curiously enough does not offer these formulas together in any sort of combination that would help keep costs low for the consumer. Despite this, we decided to review its Biotherm Lift Eye Contour (for crow’s feet and fine lines) and Hydra-Deto2X (for dark circles and puffiness).

Featured Ingredients
Unfortunately, we were unable to complete our review of the Biotherm products at this time, since the company does not disclose what ingredients are included to achieve their specified results. The only information we were able to gather on Hydra-Deto2X is that it includes a proprietary compound called OxyDetox Complex. But Biotherm does not disclose what this ingredient complex contains, nor does it cite any research proving that it in fact encourages the retention of oxygen in the skin or any detoxification effect that could reduce dark circles or puffiness. Likewise, the Lift Eye Contour description only contains claims that it can reduce crow’s feet, without any explanation of how the formula accomplishes this. In fact, other than the company’s patented Vitreoscella Ferment, the team at EyeWrinkleReviews.com is not sure what any Biotherm products contain.

Web Site Description
The Biotherm web site is attractive and fairly easy to navigate. Products are categorized by their primary function, and the descriptions are clear. But this does not make up for the fact that no information is available on the ingredients in any of its eye treatment formulas. In addition, the web site does not post any scientific references on Vitreoscella Ferment or any substantiation for its positive effects on the skin. We wonder why the company would keep this information from the public, but unfortunately this makes it impossible to conduct an independent review of Biotherm.

Positives
- Company has a unique story of its founding

- Offers a patented and proprietary ingredient for the skin (Vitreoscella Ferment)

 Negatives
- No information about any ingredients in its products are provided

- Web site does not contain any scientific information about ingredients or effects

- No free trial of products is available

- Biotherm does not offer an eye treatment system; products must be purchased individually

Conclusion
Although we were initially intrigued by Biotherm’s story of origination - and impressed by its association with L’Oreal - we honestly cannot recommend any of its eye treatment formulas at this time, since no information is provided about ingredients or effects.

Overview
Rodan and Fields is a skincare company started by Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, who both have impressive credentials as physicians and dermatologists. They were two of the doctors who helped start the Proactiv brand of acne products. Since that time, Rodan and Fields have created their own line of cosmeceuticals, which are based on the concept of combining effective OTC formulas with botanicals for natural support. Rodan and Fields currently offer one product for eye treatment, which is called Anti-Age Eye Cream.

Featured Ingredients
Anti-Age Eye Cream contains several different kinds of peptides to help reduce crow’s feet and decrease the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. Peptides consist of chains of protein molecules bound together. Initial studies suggest that delivering peptides into the skin can perform a rejuvenating effect and encourage the production of collagen and elastin, which both are instrumental in keeping the skin youthful, elastic and resilient to damage. One of these peptides, Acetyl Hexapeptide 3, is known for its moderate ability to relax facial muscles and thus counteract the contractions that cause crow’s feet. Its effect has been compared to Botox®, but on a safer if weaker level. The other peptides in this formula are too numerous to list here, but many of them have a similar effect. But since there are more than a dozen peptides in the formula - and more than 40 separate ingredients - we have to wonder if these ingredients are able to be included at a therapeutic amount.

Anti-Age Eye Cream also contains several natural compounds, such as Sea Whip extract and Cucumber extract, which are included to produce a calming effect on the skin and promote healthier circulation so that dark circles and under-eye puffiness can be diminished. While some of these botanicals may have a mild effect, we noticed that Anti-Age Eye Complex does not contain any light diffusing compounds (such as Lipolight) nor proven circulation enhancers like Actiflow. It seems to us that this formula - despite its many ingredients - may not be powerful enough for most eye problems. 

Web Site Description
The Rodan and Fields web site is quite comprehensive, because it also contains information about its acne products. A full description and history for both Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields is included, which details their impressive background. While a full ingredient list for all of the products is available, we found the site to be lacking some convincing medical research on the ingredients used in the formulas. This research is important to verify whether the ingredients can actually reduce dark circles, puffiness and crow’s feet as reported. Plus, we would have preferred to see some statistics on the formula’s effect on customers who use it. Survey data is very useful. In addition, while there are customer testimonials featured on the site, there is no free trial offer available.

Positives
- Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields have an impressive background in cosmetology- There is scientific basis for the use of peptides in this formula

 Negatives
- No scientific research showing the ingredient’s effects on dark circles is included

- The company does not offer a free trial of its products

- Does not contain Actiflow, Lipolight and other proven eye treatment ingredients

Conclusion
Considering the solid reputations of both Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields, we suspect that the Anti-Age Eye Cream will likely have a positive effect on the eye area. But we would feel more confident recommending this product if additional scientific research on the ingredients was included.