Overview
Hydrolyze is a product formulated and distributed by Bellezza Products of New York, a subdivision of Longevity, LLC. This parent company also produces and distributes the Miracle Burn diet formula - which has come under scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission for unsubstantiated claims about its weight-loss effects - as well as other sexual enhancement and cosmetic formulas. Hydrolyze is Bellezza’s attempt to attract customers looking for a way to reduce dark circles and crow’s feet at the same time. Apparently, the product does not attempt to address eye puffiness or bags under the eye, so it is important to note that this product initially has some limitations when compared to other eye treatments or eye treatment systems.

Featured Ingredients
Hydrolyze is a direct competitor of Strivectin-SD and similarly marketed formulas, so it is no surprise that it contains two of the most common ingredients for fighting dark circles and wrinkles. Haloxyl is a patented combination of specific enzymes and nutrients that are supposed to strengthen the blood vessels that nourish the eye and thus improve the poor circulation that can sometimes lead to the formation of dark circles. While we are aware that Haloxyl does product some moderate effects on dark circles, we feel that this ingredient works best when combined with other circulation-enhancing ingredients - such as Actiflow - or when it is used alongside Lipolight, a light diffusing ingredient that brightens the eye area. Unfortunately, Hydrolyze contains neither of these ingredients to support Haloxyl.

Hydrolyze also contains Matrixyl 3000, which does appear in many general facial aging creams. There is some evidence that suggests how Matrixyl 3000 can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, especially since this compound does seem to mildly stimulate the production of collagen in the skin. However, Matrixyl 3000 does seem to be rather weak in comparison to other nutrients that produce this same effect, like Glucosamine Complex for example.

Web Site Description
The web site for Hydrolyze is fairly stripped down and basic in appearance and presentation. The site itself only contains a few pages of information, and most of the time is spent comparing the formula to Strivectin and other competitors. Although a nice brief illustration of the formation of dark circles is provided, the web site only contains brief mentions of the ingredients in the formula, and does not include any clinical data on the effects. It would have been nice to at least have some results from a customer survey reported. If a customer is interested in purchasing the formula, the web site seems to push hard for the visitor to purchase three or more bottles at once, which is at least $144. There are a few customer testimonials posted, but based on the company’s shaky history with its diet products, we have to wonder whether these are authentic or not.

Positives
- Haloxyl and Matrixyl 3000 may moderately improve dark circles and wrinkles

- Web site does contain some customer testimonials

 Negatives
- Company’s other products may be less than optimum

- Hydrolyze does not address eye puffiness or bags

- No scientific data for the ingredients is posted

- No free trial for Hydrolyze is offered - the product is priced quite high

Conclusion
Based on the reputation of the company that produces Hydrolyze alone, we are hesitant to recommend the formula. Even though we have to admit that Haloxyl and Matrixyl 3000 can produce some benefits, this formula seems to be only a modest attempt at a good eye treatment. Even if these two ingredients produce some improvement in dark circles or wrinkles, customers should be aware that this formula will probably do nothing for eye puffiness or under-eye bags.