Overview
Z. Bigatti promotes itself as one of the top four cosmetic companies in the world. They claim that all products - in contrast to other companies - take years, not months to produce. Z. Bigatti further claims that it was the first company to introduce the first “all-in-one” skin restoration cream. Based on the success of this formula, it recently developed an “all-in-one” treatment for the eye area, called Eye Return Anti-Aging Cream. Since the company seems to make such strong claims about the uniqueness and potency of its products, we decided to critically analyze all facets of the Z. Bigatti eye treatment to ensure that its claims are valid and that consumers will get a formula that matches its high price ($125 a bottle).

Featured Ingredients
At first glance, it is easy to see why Z. Bigatti claims that its Eye Return Anti-Aging Cream can be considered an “all-in-one” treatment, since the cream contains 27 separate ingredients. Since it is impossible to describe and report on each of these ingredients in the limited space for this review, we will highlight some of the most important ones. To address wrinkles and fine lines, this formula contains Argireline, an amino acid peptide, which is meant to signal relaxation in the facial muscles. The effect of Argireline is supposed to be on par with Botox®, but while Botox® freezes facial muscles in order to minimize the formation of wrinkles, Argireline relaxes those same muscles. Our research has found that, while Argireline does not cause the same kind of potentially toxic effects that Botox® does, its effect is far less dramatic and may only be experienced by a fraction of users.

To reduce the appearance of dark circles and other types of skin discoloration, Z Bigatti Eye Return Anti-Aging Cream contains a combination of Dandelion extract and vitamin B3. While both of these ingredients do seem to have a beneficial effect on blood circulation in the eye - which can improve the appearance of dark circles - we are not aware of any significant research for either ingredient. Unfortunately, Z Bigatti does not post any research to prove this effect. 

For puffiness and under-eye bags, Eye Return Anti-Aging Cream contains a blend of Watercress Extract and Kelp Extract, two botanicals that do seem to smooth, tighten and firm sagging skin. While we do know of some limited studies suggesting this effect, our understanding is that the research is just emerging. Once again, Z Bigatti does not provide any conclusive research saying otherwise. More importantly, the formula contains Caffeine, which can definitely reduce puffiness since it promotes the loss of water. But this effect may be too drastic for some people and may dry out their skin. In addition, the inclusion of Caffeine seems to undermine some of the moisturizing ingredients in the Z Bigatti formula.

Web Site Description
For a company that claims to be one of the top four cosmetic companies in the world, we found Z Bigatti’s web site to be rather ordinary. Although it provides a clear explanation of the company’s philosophy and does list all of the ingredients in its formulas, we found other areas of the web site. Most importantly, as we noted earlier, were concerned that the web site did not contain any scientific support for many of its ingredients and their effects on the eye. No statistics were provided for any customer surveys, and no free trial is available. Considering the high price of this formula ($125 a bottle), we think most customers will hesitate to pay this kind of money without seeing any convincing results.

Positives
- Z Bigatti does contain a high amount of its ingredients in its formula

- We appreciate that the company takes a long time to develop its products

 Negatives
- Web site does not contain research confirming the claims for its products

- Inclusion of caffeine seems to undermine any potential moisturizing effects

- No free trial is offered; product is quite expensive ($125)

Conclusion
While we do not doubt Z Bigatti’s efforts are in the right place, perhaps we were expecting more from a company that claims to be one of the top in the world. Even though we would like to believe that Eye Return is an ‘all-in-one’ eye treatment, we cannot justify paying that much money for a single formula, especially when the company still has not conducted or posted its own independent study of the product.