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Overview
Under EyeBryten was created as a direct competitor to Hylexin, which was one of the first dark circle creams to appear online. The markers of Under EyeBryten claim that consumers can get the same effects of using this formula as they would use Hylexin, at a fraction of the cost. Since our review of Hylexin was slightly less than satisfactory, we were also a bit hesitant to fully endorse Under EyeBryten. However, we withheld our final judgment until we were finished with our complete and thorough review of the formula.
Featured Ingredients
Under EyeBryten, much like Hydroderm’s Triple Effects Eye Serum, is meant to be a “one-size-fits-all” product. In other words, this one formula is supposed to cause multiple effects for improving the appearance of the eye area. It contains ingredients intended to reduce dark circles, diminish under eye puffiness and decrease the appearance of crow’s feet and other types of wrinkles that can occur near the eye. Under EyeBryten supposedly accomplishes all these effects through a combination of several ingredients. Like iQ Derma, Under EyeBryten includes Hyloxyl and Eyeliss. Hyloxyl contains enzymes that are mean to disperse pooled blood (which can be a main cause of dark circles) while also strengthening the capillaries to prevent future dark circles from appearing. Eyeliss consists of proteins that are supposed to promote more efficient blood flow and reduce the swelling that can lead to puffiness and bags. While both of these ingredients do seem to have an effect, we are a bit disappointed that Under EyeBryten also does not contain Lipolight (a remarkable light emission and reflection ingredient) and Actiflow, both of which can increase the brightening and smoothing effects on the eyes.
We were a bit more concerned, though, that Under EyeBryten does not seem to contain any specific ingredients known to reduce crow’s feet or wrinkles. The formula does contain Aloe Vera, which is an important soothing and healing ingredient, but Aloe is not known for its direct anti-wrinkle effect. The product seems to lack any known compounds for wrinkles, such as Glucosamine Complex or Lifting Spheres.
Web Site Description
After several days of researching the Internet, we could not locate a separate web site for Under EyeBryten. This product seems only available through third party vendors, such as Amazon.com or drugstore.com. This is unfortunate, because even though these other web sites do contain some basic information on the product, we prefer to go to the source when completing our reviews. Therefore, we felt a true judgment on Under EyeBryten is still incomplete.
Positives
- Does contain ingredients known for moderate dark circle and puffiness reduction- Seems less expensive than Hylexin and similar brands
Negatives
- No individual web site from the manufacturer - information is incomplete
- No free trial offered
- Lacks full potential to affect the eye area due to absence of key ingredients
Conclusion
Although we believe that it is good for the cosmeceutical marketplace for competitors to challenge each other to keep prices low for the benefit of the consumer, we cannot say whether Under EyeBryten succeeds in offering a similar product as Hylexin for a lower price. Hopefully, the manufacturers complete a full web site for the product, or even more importantly, revise the formula to include known ingredients for dark circles, puffiness, crow’s feet and other signs of aging near the eyes.
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