Overview
Vivier Pharma was started in 1997 by founder Jess Vivier. According the company’s web site, many of the skin care products were created after the discovery of Vivier’s unique vitamin C IDS delivery system, which apparently carries Vitamin C and other ingredients deeper into the skin than other competitive formulas. The IDS system is supposed to have a depository/retention effect that not only delivers its active ingredients, but also helps keep those ingredients within skin for longer so that they can perform a therapeutic effect for longer periods of time. Unfortunately, we did not find any clinical research proving these effects for the IDS system, but that did not keep us from conducting a full review of its 3 Eye Therapy formulas: Eye Contour Serum, Firming Eye Contour Cream and Dark Circle Diminishing.

Featured Ingredients
Eye Contour Serum is intended to counteract the aging process in the eye contour area. Specifically it is meant to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles through the use of Vivier’s unique IDS delivery of Vitamin C. Studies show that Vitamin C not only helps to protect the skin against free radical damage, but when delivered into the inner layers of the skin, may help to stimulate production of collagen, elastin and other key compounds. Unfortunately, it does not look as if there are any other active ingredients in this formula. in our experience, Vitamin C - regardless of the potency of the delivery system - cannot reduce lines and wrinkles on its own, and works best when combined with other collagen boosters like Glucosamine Complex or moisturizers like Hyaluronic Acid. The Eye Contour Serum contains neither of these compounds, and by its own admission, Vivier states that this formula is “not a moisturizer,” so a separate formula must be used.

The Firming Eye Contour Cream apparently does perform both a reduction in wrinkles and promotes the retention of moisture, which may make it superior to the Vivier Eye Contour Serum. The Firming formula contains Acetyl Hexapeptide 3, which is a specific peptide that is intended to produce effects similar to Botox. While Botox freezes facial muscles to keep wrinkle-causing contractions from occurring, Acetyl Hexapeptide 3 does so by relaxing those same muscles. It is important to note that AH3 is much more mild than Botox, but it may take a few weeks or months to see any benefit.  The Vivier Dark Circle Diminishing formula contains the same Vitamin C IDS system as the other two formulas, but also contains Vitamin K for dark circles. While Vitamin K does seem to have some effect on reducing dark circles - because it helps to promote healthier circulation in the eye area - this benefit seems to be limited. Once again, we feel that Vitamin K is best used when combined with other more powerful circulation enhancers, such as Actiflow, as well as skin lightening systems like Lipolight.

Web Site Description
The Vivier web site does seem fairly out of date in terms of its design and presentation. While it is quite clear how each of the formulas are supposed to work, and while we do not doubt that these formulas will provide some benefits for most consumers, the web site does lack scientific data on its ingredients. In addition, interested consumers cannot purchase any of the Vivier formulas directly from the company - one must find a local physician and purchase the products from a professional. This can be quite inconvenient. In addition, no customer testimonials are posted on the web site, so we cannot be sure how these formulas work in real people.

Positives
- Vivier does seem to have a unique technology with its Vitamin C IDS system

 Negatives
- Most of the formulas rely only on one or two ingredients for their effect - may be too mild

- No scientific research is presented showing the effects of the IDS system

- Products cannot be purchased directly from the company

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

Conclusion
While we are fairly confident that the Vivier IDS delivery system will promote the deep penetration and retention of Vitamin C, the other aspects of the company make us hesitant to recommend it at this time.

Overview
Provectin Plus appears to be an alternative to Strivectin-SD. Provectin Plus is produced and distributed by Walgreens drugstores and is primarily available through its retail stores. But Provectin Plus can also be purchased online at Walgreen’s web site. While we are aware of Strivectin’s success through its online and print marketing efforts - and it makes sense that others would try to capitalize and offers its own versions of this formula - we have had only mixed results with Strivectin. Thus, we did not initially have high hopes for Provectin Plus, either, especially in terms of its ability to fight aging in the eye area.

Featured Ingredients
Provectin Plus contains virtually the same ingredients as Strivectin-SD. Therefore, it seems to be primarily intended as a formula for aging in the entire facial area. For example, it contains both Matrixyl 3000 and Argireline, which are known for their effects on wrinkles and fine lines. Matrixyl 3000 does seem to have an ability to fight again by stimulating the production of collagen, which will counteract a main cause of wrinkling. In addition, Argireline does have some potential as an amino acid derivative that helps to relax facial muscle contractions, which are often responsible for cause wrinkles and fine lines to form. Based on these ingredients alone, we think that Provectin Plus may offer at least a moderate anti-wrinkling effect. However, we also know that Strivectin received many complaints about its SD formula because it caused irritation in the eye area for many of those who used it, which is why they created a separate formula that contain a non-irritating base.

To be fair, Provectin Plus does contain one ingredient that is different from Strivectin SD. It contains Dermaxyl, which is a complex of enzymes meant to promote healthy circulation in the blood vessels that supply the eye area skin. This could have a potential to help reduce puffiness and dark circles, but in our experience Dermaxyl has only a moderate effect unless it is combined with other circulation-enhancing ingredients, such as Actiflow, or lighteners and brighteners like Lipolight. Therefore, in our opinion Provectin Plus will only produced limited results, and it may take a while to notice them. 

Web Site Description
Provectin Plus does not have its own web site but rather, as we mentioned, the product is offered on Walgreens company web site and through its retail stores. Therefore, the information provided on the web site was rather limited in nature. Only a basic list of ingredients was provided and a brief overview of the main effects given. No customer testimonials were included.

Positives
- Dermaxyl does seem to have a moderate effect on dark circles

 Negatives
- As an alternative to Strivectin, may not contain optimum ingredients

- Product is not available as a free trial

- No customer testimonials are included

Conclusion
Since we are not impressed by Strivectin facial anti-aging formula or its eye treatment product, it makes sense that we likewise would have our doubts about Provectin Plus, which is promoted as an alternative to Strivectin. Interestingly enough, we actually think that Provectin might actually have limited results for the eye area because of its inclusion of Dermaxyl, but would keep expectations low.

Overview
Ahava is an international company that is dedicated to harvesting the natural wonder and mystery of the Dead Sea and its abundant natural resources. The waters of the Dead Sea, for example, are rich in many kinds of minerals and other nutrients that can produce healthful results in the human body, especially the skin. Ahava as a company is also extremely dedicated to environmental protection and replenishing the areas surrounding the Dead Sea, so that all have the opportunity to make use of its gifts for centuries to come. Ahava offers a full line of skincare formulas, including a formula for the eye area called Continual Eye Treat.

Featured Ingredients
Continual Eye Treat is intended as a general aging product. Therefore, it was a little unclear which specific effects the formula may produce for the eye area. While other products specifically state that they are mean to reduce wrinkles, diminish eye puffiness or decrease dark circles - or a combination of all three - Ahava merely states that Continual Eye Treat will help to make the entire eye area look younger, due to the infusion of moisture and lift that its ingredients provide. Perhaps the company is taking great effort to make sure that it does not make claims it cannot back up - which is laudable - but many consumers want to know if a formula will be able to address the three common problems that can affect the eye area.

Regardless of the general nature of the product’s claims, the Ahava Continual Eye Treat does contain a sensible and intriguing blend of ingredients. Of course, like all Ahava products, it contains a high concentration of water derived from the Dead Sea, along with a rich amount of minerals that come from those waters. In addition, it contains unique botanical ingredients, such as Centella Asiatica, Butcherbroom extract, Calendula Extract, Aloe Vera, Fenugreek and Algae Extract. These ingredients have been used for centuries to promote healthy circulation and wound healing, which suggests that the Ahava Continual Eye Treat will likely produce a positive effect on reducing dark circles and puffiness, even if the company does not state that fact. 

Web Site Description
The Ahava web site is extremely well constructed and informative. Plenty of details about the company’s origin and dedication to the environment are given, and we found the overall approach of the web site to be quite refreshing. In contrast to other web sites in this industry, Ahava tones down its marketing messaging and instead creates a tone that is intended to soothe and put any potential customer at ease. Customer testimonials for the eye formula are provided, but are done so in a tasteful manner. While the web site does lack some information, such as clinical research about the ingredients in its products - or survey data on how the formulas have actually performed among its customers - we’re prepared to give Ahava the benefit of the doubt because the company does seem to have good intentions.

Positives
- A unique and fresh approach to skincare products

- Company is committed to protecting and preserving the environment

- Continual Eye Treat does seem to have a fairly comprehensive blend of useful ingredients

 Negatives
- Web site does lack some clinical evidence for its ingredients and finished formulas

- It could be useful to have a free trial for the products offered

Conclusion
Overall, we feel fairly confident recommending products from a company like Ahava. Their approach is refreshing and we get the idea that the company is in the skincare business for more than just money. That being said, we will have to hesitate on giving it our full recommendation until the company posts for clinical research on its ingredients and results.

Overview
Oriki Cosmeceuticals is based in Westminster, California, and was started by biochemist Dr. Tuan Nguyen. Dr. Nguyen is a board-certified member of the American Dermatological Association and has been in charge of the formulation of all Oriki products since the company’s inception. The company apparently prides itself on attention to detail and currently offers several products for various skin types. Oriki offers an eye treatment formula called Firming Eye Serum, which the company claims is like an “Eye Lift in a Bottle.” While this does seem to be quite a goal to achieve, we reserved our final judgment of the formula until we completed our independent review.

Featured Ingredients
Oriki Firming Eye Serum is formulated to help lift and firm the skin, soothing out wrinkles and fine lines in the process, while also helping to reduce puffiness and the appearance of dark circles. According to the company, the formula attains this effect by its inclusion of a specific Vitamin C concentrate, in addition to various botanical extracts. Unfortunately, all of our efforts to find out what these botanicals were - and how they could reduce the appearance of puffiness or dark circles - proved pointless. While there is some research that suggests how Vitamin C can protect the skin against free radicals and other damaging factors that cause crow’s feet and other wrinkles to appear, we are not sure if Oriki’s Firming Eye Serum contains the right kind of Vitamin C at the correct concentrated amount. In addition, the company does not disclose the exact name of the botanical extracts in the formula, so we cannot evaluate how well this formula will actually address puffiness or dark circles.

Web Site Description
The Oriki web site contains a fair amount of information on the company and its products. It does have a fairly accurate depiction of the human skin and how it ages, and there are a few customer testimonials posted on the web site as well. Products can be ordered directly from the site, and the Firming Eye Serum is currently priced at $95 a bottle. There is no free trial offered, but the customer service department is available to handle any questions and facilitate refunds if the customer is not satisfied with the product. While this is reassuring, we were quick to note the overall lack of specific information about the Oriki products, especially the Firming Eye Serum. By not disclosing the specific ingredients in the formula or how it has worked in customers, Oriki has prevented us from completed our full review of this product.

Positives
- Dr. Nguyen is a board-certified dermatologist

- There are a few customer testimonials posted on the web site

 Negatives
- The company does not fully reveal the ingredients in the product

- The web site does not include any clinical research or customer survey data on the effectiveness of the formula

- No free trial is offered for Firming Eye Serum

Conclusion
Even though we do not doubt Dr. Nguyen’s expertise or his credentials, the team at EyeWrinkleReviews.com has to admit being disappointed that the company does not fully reveal the ingredients in its Firming Eye Serum. Without this important information, we cannot recommend this product at this time. Hopefully, the company responds to our inquiries soon and reports on the specific ingredients so that we can one day complete our analysis.