Overview
Prai Beauty Group was founded in 1999 by entrepreneur Cathy Kangas and is based in New Canaan, Connecticut. The company was started after Ms. Kangas became aware of the potential skin-promoting effects of Prai Root, a botanical found in the jungles of Thailand. Apparently, Prai Root has a local reputation for helping revitalizing and protecting many aspects of the human body, including the skin. Scientific studies suggest that Prai Root contains a high concentration of nutrients that could promote overall health. Over the years, Prai has extended its product line and now it offers a formula specifically for the eyes, called Prai Ageless Eyes Dark Circle Solution.

Featured Ingredients
Like all products in the Prai line of cosmetic formulas, the Ageless Eyes formula contains Prai root to provide protection. While the folk tradition of this botanical is encouraging, we’d like to see more scientific studies verifying its benefits. The Ageless Eyes formula also contains several ingredients intended to promote health and beauty of the delicate skin near the eye. For example, the formula contains Haloxyl, which is found in many other formulas in this category. This specialized enzyme combination is supposed to promote the strength of blood vessels that feed the eye area, thus helping to reduce any clogging that can cause puffiness or dark circles.

Prai Ageless Eyes also contains Eyeliss and Dermaxyl, which we have seen in other formulas as well. Eyeliss performs virtually the same task as Haloxyl, except this ingredient contains proteins as opposed to enzymes. While this could strengthen the overall effect of the formula, we wonder whether it is redundant. Dermaxyl consists of specific peptides (signaling molecules) that are mean to relax the facial muscles that can cause the appearance of crow’s feet. Prai also contains Lumiskin, which is a collection of pigments to brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark circles. But the company does not post a specific list of what pigments are contained within Lumiskin. 

Web Site Description
The Prai web site is quite extensive and thorough. It contains complete information on the background of the company as well as a full description of its products and even a full listing of ingredients, which is rare. While we appreciate the company being so forthcoming, we do wonder that more information is not included on the specific ingredients themselves, especially Prai Root or some of the specific compounds found in the eye formula. Plenty of testimonials are posted, and customers can purchase the product directly from the web site. Prai does not offer a free trial, unfortunately.

Positives
- Some of the ingredients seem to have a moderate effect on lines and puffiness

- Prai Root is a unique inclusion in this formula

- Full ingredient list is posted

 Negatives
- The effects on dark circles seems minimal

- Needs more specifics on some ingredients, especially Prai Root

- No free trial is available

Conclusion
Overall, we can give Prai Ageless Eyes a satisfactory rating. After analyzing the ingredients in the formula - and taking into account the company’s relative honesty about its ingredients - we appreciate Praia’s fresh approach to skin aging. We reserve a full recommendation, however, for the time when all of the scientific research can be made available, and we of course also wish it was possible to try the product for free.

Overview
Produced by Janson-Beckett cosmeceuticals, Okusil consists of a clear serum that is intended to reduce crow’s feet, firm the skin above the eye and decrease the appearance of dark circles and puffiness under the eye. Janson-Beckett is known in the industry for its Alpha-Derma CE formula, which is a wrinkle cream that the company aggressively markets on the Internet and in print advertising. While we were aware of some mixed reviews of Alpha-Derma and its effects on facial wrinkles, we had not heard much about Okusil until conducting this review.

Featured Ingredients
Okusil contains a 10% concentration of Argireline. Also known as Acetyl Hexapeptide 3 (or AH3), Argireline is a signaling molecule that is supposed to mimic the effects of Botox®. As you may know, Botox® reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by freezing the muscles that contract and cause wrinkling. Argireline seems to have a similar, although less powerful, result, but instead of freezing the muscles, relaxes them so that contraction - and wrinkling - is less likely to occur. Although Argireline is safer than Botox, because this amino acid contains no toxic compounds, the effect is far less dramatic, which approximately only 30-50% of users seeing an immediate improvement. More importantly, in contrast to more effective ingredients such as Glucosamine Complex - which also reduce wrinkles - Argireline does not encourage collagen production, so any reduction in wrinkles may not last long.

Okusil also contains DMAE, an amino acid found in the brain. Years ago, researchers who gave volunteers oral supplements containing DMAE noticed an improvement in brain function, but also observed a slight improvement in skin tone and overall appearance. Apparently, some skincare companies have used this research to justify including DMAE in their topical treatments, but we are not aware of any extensive research showing that applying DMAE to the skin will firm it. If Janson-Beckett is aware of such research, they do not post it on their web site. 

Okusil apparently reduces dark circles and puffiness by improving circulation to the eye area. While this is an important effect, Janson-Beckett does not explicitly describe which ingredients accomplish this feat. The only ingredients we could find in the formula that might have this effect include some botanical extracts, such as Ivy Extract, Cucumber Extract and Arnica Extract. While these botanicals do have healthy effects on the body, we are not aware of any research verifying their abilities to reduce either dark circles or puffiness.

Web Site Description
The Janson-Beckett web site contains plenty of information, in addition to a thorough description of the background of the company. The web site lists testimonials and before/after photos for its formulas, but most of them seem to be describing the effects on those who use Okusil along with Alpha-Derma CE. We would hope that Okusil would be able to stand on its own as an effective product, but the information provided on the web site leads us to believe otherwise. While Janson-Beckett offers several online discounts and a 60-day money-back guarantee, the company does not offer a free trial of its product.

Positives
- Argireline does seem to have a moderate effect on crow’s feet

- Plenty of testimonials and before/after photos

 Negatives
- Customers may be expected to use Okusil along with Alpha-Derma CE - higher cost

- Lack of evidence for DMAE’s effect on firming skin via a topical solution

- No scientific evidence for Okusil’s botanical ingredients and their effect on dark circles or puffiness

- No free trial of the product is offered

Conclusion
While we know of plenty of people who like Janson-Beckett’s Alpha-Derma CE formula for the skin, we found ourselves less than enthusiastic for Okusil. The lack of information on DMAE and the herbal ingredients left us wanting more evidence for the company’s claims. We think there are better products available for skin aging near the eyes.

Overview
Everderm-CL is marketed primarily as a cream for tightening and firming the skin, both on the face and also for the rest of the body, especially stretch marks caused by pregnancy. Although the formula is not originally intended for use around the eye area, the company does make some claims that it will improve some signs of aging near the eyes, such as crow’s feet, under-eye puffiness and the like. Therefore, the research team at EyeWrinkleReviews.com decided to conduct a review of Everderm-CL.

Featured Ingredients
Everderm-CL contains several unique ingredients primarily intended to replace lost collagen in the skin. For example, it includes Siegesbeckia Orientalis Extract, an herb used in Asia to stimulate wound healing. According to the company that produces Everderm-CL, Siegesbeckia Orientalis performs a surface effect, tightening and smoothing out stretch marks and superficial wrinkles. Some statistics suggest a moderate effect ranging from 13% to 50% improvement. Siegesbeckia Orientalis is also supposed to stimulate collagen production, but no statistics on this effect are given. Therefore, we cannot compare this botanical to other known collagen stimulators, such as Glucosamine Complex - which boosts collagen by 168%. One of the central ingredients in the formula is the company’s proprietary Biopeptide-CL, which is a signaling compound designed to stimulate production of collagen, elastin and other key skin compounds. While the effect of Biopeptide-CL on collagen production is impressive (350%), this was conducted in vitro, meaning in a petri dish in a lab. When Biopeptide-CL was studied on actual human volunteers, the effect was far less dramatic, which roughness only reduce by 17% and overall wrinkle depth reduced by only 23%. Everderm-CL also contains the herb Phyllanthus emblica, which is native to India. According to some preliminary studies on Emblica, it possesses unique antioxidant properties, which could mean that it could perform a protective effect on the skin. However, the company that produces Everderm-CL does not report any specific data on this effect. 

Web Site Description
The Everderm-CL web site is fairly simple. It contains a fairly thorough description of the product’s ingredients but does not include any information about the company itself. Most importantly, while some claim that this formula will help signs of aging near the eyes - specifically crow’s feet and puffiness - the web site only mentions this in passing and does not back up these claims with any convincing data. Even though there are plenty of customer testimonials on the site, potential customers cannot buy the formula directly from the web site, but must do so through a third party, which is probably why Everderm-CL is relatively expensive ($59) for its nominal effects.

Positives
- Some moderate increase in collagen production- Unique herbal extracts included in formula

 Negatives
- Overall effect on wrinkles seems rather weak

- Products cannot be purchased directly from the web site - no free trial offered, either

- Effects on crow’s feet or under-eye puffiness cannot be verified

- No effect on dark circles

Conclusion
While we tend to appreciate products that take unique approaches to the signs of aging, we feel that Everderm-CL would probably be used best only by those with stretch marks, since this is the primary intention of the product. Since the formula does nothing for dark circles - and its effects on facial wrinkles seem moderate at best - we cannot recommend Everderm-CL as an eye treatment.

Overview
B Kamins, Chemist was founded by Canadian chemist Ben Kaminsky, who created the company to “bridge the gap” between discoveries in the laboratory and the doctor’s office, where most customers find their specific cosmetic solutions. The company is known for its original formulations, such as its Bio-Maple compound, a moisturizing and antioxidant extract and its Profusion Ceramide, a specific type of skin plumping molecule intended to fill in fine lines and wrinkles. B Kamins offers dozens of skincare products, including formulas intended to treat acne and rosacea, in addition to a full line of products for premature skin aging. Like many such companies, B Kamins offers a specialty formula for the eye area, although it has yet to devise a system. Nevertheless, the team at EyeWrinkleReviews.com decided to evaluate B Kamins Therapeutic Eye Cream.

Featured Ingredients
B Kamins Therapeutic Eye Cream seems primarily intended to address dark circles and the kind of bruising that can afflict the eye are and make skin look darker than desired. To accomplish this goal, the formula contains the company’s unique Bio-Maple compound. According to the company, this processed extract of maple trees was developed after 30 years of research. Bio-Maple apparently not only contains nutrients that act as antioxidants for skin protection, but is also works as a moisturizing ingredient, helping retain moisture in the skin in order to prevent and reverse many of the signs of skin aging. Unfortunately, we are not of any research that suggests that this ingredient will reduce dark circles. The enhanced moisturization could conceivably improve overall skin tone and smoothness, but we’re still not convinced that this will do anything for dark circles.

B Kamins Therapeutic Eye Cream also contains a mixture of vitamin C, vitamin K, Hyaluronic Acid and hesperdin, which is the active ingredient found in Horse chestnut. Hesperedin has traditionally been used for varicose veins and other circulation problems, so a combination of this nutrient along with the other protective and moisturizing compounds mentions could theoretically improve blood flow to the eye and counteract a major cause of dark circles. Unfortunately, the B Kamins does not post any research verifying this effect. In addition, the formula does not contain any light diffusing or light emitting ingredients to further reduce the appearance of dark circles, nor does it address under-eye puffiness, crow’s feet or other signs of aging that can specifically impact the eye area. 

Web Site Description
The B Kamins web site is well done, from a design standpoint. Products are logically categorized and easy to find, although the number of different products offered for the same effect might be confusing to some visitors. But information is provided in a straight-forward manner, even though we would have liked to have seen more scientific research information on B Kamin’s unique ingredients posted. Products can be purchased directly from the site, so finding them is easy - but no free trial is offered and some customers may find the prices high compared to other products in the same category.

Positives
- Bio-Maple does have promise as a moisturizing ingredient- Company has a fairly solid reputation among skincare professionals

 Negatives
- No research posted to verify formula’s effects on dark circles

- Formula apparently does not affect crow’s feet, under-eye puffiness or improve eyelashes

- No free trial of the product is offered; price is high ($98)

Conclusion
While many of our colleagues have had success using B Kamins products, especially its specialty formulas for acne and rosacea, we feel that the Therapeutic Eye Cream may have too limited of a function for most customers. Since this product is primarily intended for dark circles, most clients will have to purchase additional formulas to address other signs of aging near the eye.