OLAY Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Eye Cream brightens skin around the eyes for radiant glow. It is lightweight and pleasantly cool, this fast-absorbing formula feels silky and smooth to the touch. This formula, crafted with Vitamin C, Vitamin B3 and Peptides, visibly brightens, hydrates, and improves the appearance of skin. You will instantly experience cooling hydration. 1 month in, the skin around your eyes will feel silky, look refreshed, and have a healthy, well-rested glow.
-Instantly hydrates and brightens skin around the eyes
-Penetrates 10 surface layers deep^ to reveal skin’s natural radiant glow
-Fast absorption, non-greasy
-Suitable for dry/dull skin
^epidermis layer
Olay Eyes I don't use an eye cream, its never been a part of my skincare routine. But I'm in my 40's now and the fine lines around my eyes are more visual so this trial came at a good time. Starting off with packaging - it comes in a silver foil/clear box with a seal. It's eye catching and the information is straightforward- it has no added fragrance, parabens or dyes and says it brightens skin around the eyes, has fast absorption, is non-greasy and instantly hydrates and brightens (in a nutshell). Directions are to use it morning and evening on cleansed skin, massage it in all around the eyes. It contains Niacinamide and Vitamin C - I wasn't sure what Niacinamide was but have noticed it being advertised in serums and moisturisers lately so had a little read up and basically its a form of Vitamin B3 which is an essential nutrient that supports many cellular processes it has many benefits and aids keeping skin healthy - sounds great! I was a bit dubious about morning use because I wear makeup most days - wasn't sure how it would wear with makeup but it does absorb beautifully and makeup wears as it usually does so it wasn't an issue. The cream itself is slightly translucent more like a gel, has almost no scent and massages in easily. It feels fresh, smooth and hydrated afterwards - I move on to moisturising and brushing teeth to give it a few minutes to fully absorb and dry before starting on makeup. I feel like this is a good starting point for an eye cream, my fine lines aren't too prominent so for me this will be perfect for a few years.
Tips: For day use - let it dry fully before applying makeup. Otherwise makeup moves around with product instead of smoothing over.