Overview
Vivier Pharma was started in 1997 by founder Jess Vivier. According the company’s web site, many of the skin care products were created after the discovery of Vivier’s unique vitamin C IDS delivery system, which apparently carries Vitamin C and other ingredients deeper into the skin than other competitive formulas. The IDS system is supposed to have a depository/retention effect that not only delivers its active ingredients, but also helps keep those ingredients within skin for longer so that they can perform a therapeutic effect for longer periods of time. Unfortunately, we did not find any clinical research proving these effects for the IDS system, but that did not keep us from conducting a full review of its 3 Eye Therapy formulas: Eye Contour Serum, Firming Eye Contour Cream and Dark Circle Diminishing.

Featured Ingredients
Eye Contour Serum is intended to counteract the aging process in the eye contour area. Specifically it is meant to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles through the use of Vivier’s unique IDS delivery of Vitamin C. Studies show that Vitamin C not only helps to protect the skin against free radical damage, but when delivered into the inner layers of the skin, may help to stimulate production of collagen, elastin and other key compounds. Unfortunately, it does not look as if there are any other active ingredients in this formula. in our experience, Vitamin C - regardless of the potency of the delivery system - cannot reduce lines and wrinkles on its own, and works best when combined with other collagen boosters like Glucosamine Complex or moisturizers like Hyaluronic Acid. The Eye Contour Serum contains neither of these compounds, and by its own admission, Vivier states that this formula is “not a moisturizer,” so a separate formula must be used.

The Firming Eye Contour Cream apparently does perform both a reduction in wrinkles and promotes the retention of moisture, which may make it superior to the Vivier Eye Contour Serum. The Firming formula contains Acetyl Hexapeptide 3, which is a specific peptide that is intended to produce effects similar to Botox. While Botox freezes facial muscles to keep wrinkle-causing contractions from occurring, Acetyl Hexapeptide 3 does so by relaxing those same muscles. It is important to note that AH3 is much more mild than Botox, but it may take a few weeks or months to see any benefit.  The Vivier Dark Circle Diminishing formula contains the same Vitamin C IDS system as the other two formulas, but also contains Vitamin K for dark circles. While Vitamin K does seem to have some effect on reducing dark circles - because it helps to promote healthier circulation in the eye area - this benefit seems to be limited. Once again, we feel that Vitamin K is best used when combined with other more powerful circulation enhancers, such as Actiflow, as well as skin lightening systems like Lipolight.

Web Site Description
The Vivier web site does seem fairly out of date in terms of its design and presentation. While it is quite clear how each of the formulas are supposed to work, and while we do not doubt that these formulas will provide some benefits for most consumers, the web site does lack scientific data on its ingredients. In addition, interested consumers cannot purchase any of the Vivier formulas directly from the company - one must find a local physician and purchase the products from a professional. This can be quite inconvenient. In addition, no customer testimonials are posted on the web site, so we cannot be sure how these formulas work in real people.

Positives
- Vivier does seem to have a unique technology with its Vitamin C IDS system

 Negatives
- Most of the formulas rely only on one or two ingredients for their effect - may be too mild

- No scientific research is presented showing the effects of the IDS system

- Products cannot be purchased directly from the company

- No customer testimonials are included; no free trial is offered

Conclusion
While we are fairly confident that the Vivier IDS delivery system will promote the deep penetration and retention of Vitamin C, the other aspects of the company make us hesitant to recommend it at this time.