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Does Eyesential Really Work?!

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Does Eyesential really work?You’ve seen the ads on TV, and have admired the “before” and “after” examples – but does Eyesential really work?!

I sometimes use concealer to disguise the dark circles under my eyes, but unfortunately it doesn’t really help hide bags, wrinkles or puffiness – so I was keen to try Eyesential for myself to see if it really was the miracle product the advertisements claimed.

Directions for using Eyesential

For best results, shake the bottle, dot the tiniest amount on your middle finger tip, and whisk it under your eye area with a feather light touch. This is important – on my first attempt I think I used too much, and dragged it across.

Even in some of the example videos on the website, it looks like they use too much pressure when applying Eyesential.

Don’t be alarmed if you are disappointed in the results on your first couple of attempts. It takes practice to get the application right.

My skin felt a little tight for the first few minutes (not unlike wearing a clay face mask) but that soon eases and you forget you’re wearing Eyesential, aided by the fact that it disappears when dry.

The Results

Eyesential before and after

Initially, the area under my eyes DID look better – as you can see in the un-retouched photos above. So I guess the initial answer to “Does Eyesential really work?” is “Yes”.

However – I was disappointed that Eyesential didn’t live up to the claim of lasting “10 hours or until washed off”. My skin is quite oily and I suspect that is why – perhaps it would work better on dry skin. Within a couple of hours I felt it became “cracked” (again, like a clay face mask) and if anything made my under eye area look worse!

On further consideration, my under eye area is pretty much fine just the way it is – Eyesential would probably be more effective on more mature skin.

If you feel that Eyesential could work for you, it’s available from the Eternal Cosmeceuticals website or call 1300 ETERNAL; RRP $99.

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  1. Thanks for that Janet – I always wonder about the claims they make – like lipstick lasting all day – mine hardly ever makes it past about 10am !!!!
    Have a great day !
    Me

  3. I use concealer under my eyes too to hide dark circles – I go through the stuff quicker when I have a newborn. 😉 Thanks for the review, I usually buy the cheaper brands and I’ve never heard of this one before.

  4. Hi Janet, I try bits and pieces over time and am often disappointed. I now use a tinted skin perfect primer by Dermalogica and a light dry coating of Napoleon’s camera finish powder. It lasts me all day and like you I have oily skin, it really feels like I am not wearing makeup. I love it xxx Rae.

  5. I have learned to take commercials with a grain of salt usually. I’m happy to read a honest review – I’ve noticed that some bloggers only review products they’re satisfied about, perhaps for advertising purposes.

    • Hi Astrid, I will always strive to tell the truth here on my blog and try to resist the temptation of being paid big bikkies to review products (in a positive light)!

  6. I’m starting to be in the market for an under eye product – all those sleepless nights and everything I do each day is finally starting to catch up with me. The after photo was quite amazing – pity it didn’t last for as long as promised.

    • You obviously never watch the morning shows or the TV shopping channels – must have better things to do! (Like look after 3 children!) 😉

  8. I’ve seen all the infomercials and was keen to buy some but I looked it up on the web and quite a lot of people were claiming it burnt their skin. After reading what you’ve said I’ll just live with my bags and wrinkles.

  9. I seriously question most beauty products. But I did a 5-day trial recently of Arbonne skin care line and omg it was awesome. I noticed a huge change in my skin. But I still couldn’t afford or justify the $350+ it was going to cost me to purchase all the products 🙁

  10. Hadn’t seen this product. I’m using something from Clinique for under eyes at the moment but there is no lifting or instant benefits. Not sure if I’m noticing a difference or not.

  13. I got to try it at a exhibition that I went to, and the same thing happened. After about an hour it cracked and felt terrible. I too have very oily skin which is ridiculous for my age. I am so glad I didn’t buy it as I would never use it again. xx N

  14. Oh gosh – I saw an ad for this stuff only last week and got totally suckered in and almost went and bought some straight away. Luckily I have baby brain and forgot! Thanks for such an honest review Janet x K

  16. I use an Australian-made product which is a bit like Eyesential but doesn’t feel so tight on the skin. Its called The Eyelift Kit and I just buy the mini ones that are only $29 – it makes a big difference when my eyes are puffy after a sleepless night!