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Overview
Although not much is known about Skin Doctors the company, apparently they are based out of Australia. The web site says that Skin Doctors has been in existence for 10 years now, but no other details about the company nor its staff is given. While we respect every company’s right to privacy, we tend to be a bit skeptical when no details about a company’s history - or who is in charge of the science - are provided. Regardless, we decided to keep an open mind while reviewing the three formulas that it offers for the eye area: EyeTuck, EyeCircle and EyeSmooth. Since Skin Doctors does not offer a system containing all of these formulas together, we will review each one as its own entity.
Featured Ingredients
Skin Doctors EyeTuck contains three main ingredients intended to reduce under-eye puffiness. EyeSeryl consists of a chain of peptides (proteins) that are supposed to help remove excess water that could contribute to bagginess. However, EyeTuck also contains Apricot Oil and Shea Butter, which are known moisturizers that are known for their ability to foster moisture retention in the skin. As if this wasn’t confusing enough, water retention is only one possible (and far less common) cause of puffiness. It is more common to have puffy eyes due to improper blood flow and skin that has become inflamed as a result. EyeTuck does not address these issues.
Skin Doctors EyeCircle contains two main ingredients for helping reduce the appearance of dark circles. Haloxyl is a fairly common ingredient found in many other eye treatment products. This peptide complex helps to strengthen the capillaries (blood vessels) that feed the eye. Often, these capillaries become weak and the pooled blood that collects in the skin causes dark circles. Haloxyl does seem to have an effect on enhancing circulation to the eye are. EyeCircle also contains Walteria Indica, a botanical ingredient that is supposed to brighten and soften the skin with added pigmentation.
SkinDoctors EyeSmooth is intended to reduce crow’s feet and other types of wrinkles. It does so with three ingredients: Matrixyl 3000 is an impressive ingredient that does seem to have a visible effect on wrinkles. SesaFlash is a unique ingredient that apparently produces a tightening effect. No other information on this ingredient is given. EyeSmooth also contains Tagravit, which apparently is a micronized version of Retinol, which can help protect the eye area skin from damage.
Web Site Description
The Skin Doctors web site is either a work in progress or incomplete. Either way, the site lacks some important information that will make it difficult for the average consumer to find out whether or not they would like to try any or all three of the eye formulas in the line. More importantly, even if a visitor decides to purchase one or more of these products, it is nearly impossible to do so, since no prices are listed and the web site’s “shopping cart” function does not seem to work for customers in the U.S. If that is the case - coupled with the lack of details or scientific research on its products - then most customers will probably avoid Skin Doctors.
Positives
- Haloxyl may improve circulation and undereye puffiness
- Matrixyl 3000 is an encouraging nutrient for wrinkles and fine lines
Negatives
- Very little information is available about the other ingredients in the formulas
- Three eye treatments must be purchased individually - no system is offered
- Prices are listed and online shopping function does not seem to work in the U.S.
Conclusion
Although it is encouraging to think that some of the improvements in skincare technology could be reaching globally to places like Australia, we simply don’t have confidence in Skin Doctors. There are more questions than answers, and seeing that it is nearly impossible for Americans to purchase these products online anyway, we recommend looking elsewhere.
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