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.

Overview
Dr. Nicholas Perricone has built a virtual empire of cosmeceutical products intended for just about every problem imaginable. Dr. Perricone is one of the most well-known personalities in the cosmetic field, thanks to several books that have been on the New York Times best-selling list. Dr. Perricone also has a reputation as an innovator in the cosmeutical field, and he offers dozens of products containing a wide variety of ingredients. Some would say, in fact, that Dr. Perricone offers too many products for skin problems, making it difficult or even confusing for the average client. While we don’t necessarily agree with this assertion, we but any personal biases aside while reviewing Dr. Perricone’s signature formula for eye-area aging, which is called Advanced Eye Therapy.

Featured Ingredients
Perricone Advanced Eye Area Therapy is intended to reduce dark circles, puffiness, crow’s feet, as well as skin discoloration and dryness. While it may seem ambitious to think that one formula can address all of these problems at once, the proof is in the ingredients. To reduce dark circles, Advanced Eye Area Therapy contains a combination of GABA, Vitamin K, 18B-Glycyrrhetinic Acid, and Folic Acid. While Vitamin K and Folic Acid are known for improving circulation - and thus could help reduce poor blood flow that contributes to dark circles - GABA is known more for its effects on relaxing the facial muscles. In addition, 18B-Glycyrrhetinic Acid is a derivative of licorice root, which could irritate or cause allergic reactions in the skin for some sensitive customers.

Advanced Eye Area Therapy reduces puffiness through its inclusion of caffeine, which indeed does reduce swelling. Unfortunately, caffeine accomplishes this primarily through dehydration, which could actually undermine the moisture-retention ingredients in the formula. DMAE is included to reduce lines, but this neurotransmitter precursor has been primarily studied for its use as an oral supplement to promote healthy brain function. Studies on its effects on skin are limited, at best. 

Web Site Description
The Dr. Perricone web site is quite extensive. Plenty of information is provided on Dr. Perricone himself, as well as his best-selling books. The web site contains full descriptions of its products, and posts several clinical studies and case histories of the effects for many of its formulas. Unfortunately, no such studies have been conducted on the Advanced Eye Area Therapy. Hopefully such studies are in progress, especially considering that - at face value - the ingredients seem to be curious choices. Although a free catalog of Dr. Perricone products is available, no free trials of the actual formulas themselves are available, which may be disappointing for those customers who like to try out products before committing to a purchase. Considering the relatively high price for Advanced Eye Area Therapy ($95), a free trial would likely appeal to many potential customers.

Positives
- Dr. Perricone is one of the most popular cosmeceutical personalities- Many of Dr. Perricone’s formulas have impressed scientific research behind them

 Negatives
- No such research seems to be available for the Advanced Eye Area Therapy

- Some of the ingredients (18B-Glycyrrhetinic Acid & Caffeine) seem to be odd choices

- No free trial of product is available

Conclusion
While many experts and non-partisan critics in the cosmetic field continue to recommend Dr. Perricone products, we feel that Advanced Eye Area Therapy contains too many question marks, at least at present time. Hopefully, the company can disclose more information about its effects soon, so that we can one day post a positive review for this formula.

Overview
Once considering a low-end bran of cosmetics usually found at discount retail stories, Olay has elevated its profile, thanks to its new Regenerist line of anti-aging treatments and subsequent increases in its advertising on television. While some of the products within the Regenerist brand do look promising for their effects on wrinkles, fine lines and other signs of aging, we were particularly interested in its Eye Derma-Pod. As opposed to similar eye treatments, this formula does not come as a lotion, cream or serum, but rather is delivered through the use of cream-soaked pads that deliver active ingredients to skin. The question remained whether these ingredients could do enough against signs of aging that specifically impact the eye area.

Featured Ingredients
While the concept of Eye Derma-Pod does seem to have its merits, since a serum-soaked pad is less likely to contaminate the skin with bacteria or other microscopic toxins that can reside on a person’s fingers, we needed to analyze whether this Olay formula contained the correct ingredients for the eye area. According to Olay, Eye Derma-Pods are intended to resurface the skin for a younger appearance, fill in lines and wrinkles and decrease puffiness. Right off the bat, it was clear that this product would do nothing for dark circles, an important part of skin aging near the eye.

The ingredients contained in the formula seem sensible, but on the mild side. For example, Eye-Derma Pods contain Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, an amino acid that is supposed to signal the skin to produce collagen and other key compounds that can fill in spaces that have formed to create visible wrinkles. While this ingredient is promising, Olay does not post any studies showing that it is superior to other compounds, such as Glucosamine Complex, which exfoliates the skin and encourages collagen production by as much as 168%. In addition, Eye-Derma apparently accomplishes its task of reducing puffiness by using Witch Hazel and Cucumber extracts. Both of these botanicals do encourage the calming and soothing of skin, and Witch Hazel can help to increase circulation in the skin as well. But Olay does not publish any research showing how much either ingredient specifically impacts the under-eye puffiness and bags that many consumers want to get rid of. 

Web Site Description
The Olay Regenerist web site is quite attractive and well designed. It contains simple descriptions of its products, and provides helpful information about where customers can find them. In addition, Olay Regenerist offers a free sample of its products, although these are smaller sized supplies than the typical free trial. The web site does lack testimonials from satisfied customers, and some descriptions (including Eye Derma-Pod) could have been more extensive and included vital information such as scientific research on the ingredients.

Positives
- Does contain known soothing compounds- Free samples are available (not full sized, however)

 Negatives
- Formula does not address dark circles or discoloration

- Ingredients seem mild in comparison to ingredients in other formulas

- Olay does not post research validating the effects of its ingredients of eye area skin

Conclusion
While many experts in the field believe that many consumers will notice benefits by using some of the products in the Olay Regenerist line, we at EyeWrinkleReviews.com continue to set the bar high for the eye treatment products we review, since this area of the skin requires a delicate balance of powerful ingredients that also don’t irritate the delicate skin of the eye area. Unfortunately, Olay Regenerist does not provide enough information to substantiate the effects of its Eye-Derma Pods, in addition to the fact that the formula does not address dark circles.