Overview
The Hydropeptide line of cosmeceutical products are created and distributed by Azure Cosmeceuticals, who call themselves the Leaders in Peptide-Based Skin Care. All eight of the products in the Hydropeptide line contain a unique complex of ingredients known as Tripeptide, a combination of these remarkable signaling molecules. Azure Cosmeceuticals recently created a specific formula for dark circles called Hydropeptide Eye Extreme Dark Circle Concentrate. Considering their impressive research on the Tripeptide ingredient combination, we decided to look into this eye formula.

Featured Ingredients
Like the other products in the Hydropeptide line, Eye Extreme Dark Circle Concentrate contains the company’s proprietary blend of peptides called Tripeptide. This ingredient complex contains several types of peptides, which were first discovered in 1978. Research has suggested that certain peptides can have beneficial effects on the skin because certain peptides can signal the specific production of collagen and other key compounds, which help counteract the effects of aging and help produce healthier, younger looking skin. Azure’s research on Tripeptide’s effects on the skin is impressive.

Eye Extreme Dark Circle Concentrate also contains ingredients that help to rid the eye area of iron and other pigmented substances that can cause the delicate skin near the eye to look dark and discolored. However, we were unable to determine what those specific ingredients are and thus cannot judge whether they in fact are the best choices for this effect. In addition, Eye Extreme Dark Circle Concentrate contains compounds known as Crushed Pearls, which are supposed to refract and emit light that helps reduce the appearance of dark circles and other types of skin discoloration. According to Azure, this results in a brightening and lightening of the eye area. 

Web Site Description
Unfortunately, considering the impressive presentation that Azure Cosmeceuticals makes on Tripeptide and its positive effects on wrinkles and other signs of aging, the web site does not contain the same in-depth information on the specific nutrients in Eye Extreme Dark Circle Concentrate that help reduce dark circles. We would have preferred to review information on these ingredients, as well as studies showing how the Crushed Pearls affected light, especially compared to such established ingredients like Lipolight. In addition, we feel it is unfortunate that Eye Extreme Dark Circle Concentrate is not available for a free trial, which gives customers the opportunity to try out a product before deciding to pay full price.

Positives
- Company presented impressive support for its Tripeptide ingredient complex- Web site information is clearly presented and easy to understand

 Negatives
- Web site lacks specific information on the dark circle ingredients

- No free trial is available

- Not able to compare Crushed Pearls to Lipolight to see if effect is similar

Conclusion
In the past, we have recommended other formulas from Azure Cosmeceuticals, especially those that contain its impressive Tripeptide ingredient complex. While we would like to think that its Eye Extreme Dark Circle Concentrate also performs as expected, we need more information before making a final judgment.