I’ve been receiving quite a few emails about eye creams and what I use or recommend. I looked back at my posts and realized that:-
- I don’t talk about eye creams
- I don’t use many eye creams
- I haven’t told you about the one eye cream I use nearly all the time
Its time to remedy that.
I still don’t use eye cream a lot. I don’t have chronic dark circles (mine go away if I have enough rest) and I am lucky that crows feet or lines around the eyes aren’t existent or if they exist, aren’t prominent. I guess I’m lucky to be made that way 😛 But over the years, I’ve only really ever found one eye cream that I liked enough to repurchase, and which I thought worked well enough for me.
Its the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex Serum. A mouthful of a product name, that I have used for quite a few years.
It comes in this small squat tub with a spatula applicator. Heaven knows where mine is. I lose it all the time. If you buy a new one, at the end of the included spatula is a ball that you dip into the serum, smooth between the 4th or ring fingers of both hands and apply to your eye area. (You can just about see the spatula I mention in this picture which is when I first bought this eye cream)
The amount you get from dipping the ball into the serum is enough. So, pricey as it is, this one 15ml tub can last me at least 6-8 months. Ah yep! 😀 One little splurge a year won’t kill me and I tend to make sure I collect my department store card points and take advantage of GWPs etc etc etc so its all good.
I like that its very light in texture so it absorbs very quickly and leaves my eye area feeling hydrated and velvety and a little cool. It also isn’t oily, unlike some eye creams and it does not result in the formation of any milia or oil seeds around my eye area. There is a slight scent that I find soothing.
As for its effects, I’m not sure really. I don’t have chronic dark circles nor serious crows feet. I do have some fine lines under my eyes and I personally believe that regular use of this one is helping them stay fine. Can’t stop the march of time, but I can slow the beat down down 😛
This is about the only eye cream I’ve repurchased and use diligently (because its so light) and I know it does not work for every one. But it does for me. So yeah. If you are looking for my recommendation for an eye cream, this is it. I have no other.
Pros: Lightweight serum texture, Absorbs quickly, Skin feels hydrated after application
Cons: Pricey as an initial purchase
Oh and since this is an Advanced Night Repair Eye cream, I only use it at night. I don’t know what will happen if you use it in the day. You could vapourize like a vampire…. or more likely, nothing will happen. But I follow instructions so night means night. Besides, its probably a good thing for this to work at night when I’m asleep anyway 🙂
Do you like this one too? Or perhaps you don’t believe in paying so much for an eye cream? Or perhaps you just don’t like it at all?
Paris B
The Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex Serum retails at RM190/15ml at all Estee Lauder counters.
so, I am lucky to know this fact about you! I can still remember that this was the very first post I had here on your blog…. I posted the question about recommendation of an eye cream from you because the one I’m using back then produced milia around my eye (good thing, the milia was gone already)! Sadly, I did not try your recommendation because it is too steep for me! 🙁
Hiya Issa! You serious? I actually recommended you this waaaay back? LOL Its the only eye product I use really. I can’t seem to get anything else to work. Can you try to snag a sample from the counter… you know just to see if it might work for you or give you milia?
yup, you told me before that this was the only eye cream that you use, :)…. ok, will try if i can get a sample of this one.. 🙂
Haha yeah I’m really lazy about eye creams for some reason 🙂
yup i use this too! i use it during day and night so it’s OK so far for me 🙂
Yes! No vaporizing in the sun! 😉
Another rave for this product! Can’t wait to finish my huge tube of Strivectin so that I just go buy it already! Haha!! 😀
Haha… I know exactly what you mean you know. The Strivectin works for me but its just too expensive to upkeep and this one is more affordable and does the job so yay!
I love this, but it’s burning a BIG hole in my pocket! I don’t like the spatula though, but that’s just me.
I always lose the spatula so erm… I guess that says it all! I just dip my ring finger in quickly and its all been good
I wish I could use it. I got a sample jar of this about a year ago, and it actually caused the skin area around my eyes to start flaking. I stopped immediately and haven’t dared try it again since.
Aww… perhaps the ingredients didn’t suit you 🙁 Sorry to hear that!
I used to use it in my 20s, but the formula changed over the years I guess. Now I’m using the range from Re-Nutriv, what to do? I’m getting older. LOL!
It does seem to have become lighter in texture. I tried another eye cream from EL but I found that too creamy so I’m back to this one 🙂
I heard this eye cream is really good! Now reading this from you I totally believe!
Haha… its not a bestseller for nothing I guess 😉
I have this in travel size tube and that size of it it last me for almost 1month everyday. I love how it dissolve into my skin without feeling oily. I find the result quite good for my incredibily dark eyes circles. Average RM20-30/ month is okay for me. 🙂
So it works for dark eye circles for you? Thanks for reporting in! 😀 Pricewise I think its ok too because it lasts so long but the initial outlay is painful!
I have terrible eyebags and dark circles – thanks to the Mamak genes that’s in me. I thought of trying out this cream a couple of years back, but got hooked to a review on ROC eye cream which was then described it as best eye cream ever (didnt do much for me!). Then got swallowed into the La Mer hype. Spend a FORTUNE on the mosturiser and eye cream. Frankly speaking, after a using it, i think it is just an overprice tub of Nivea.:P
The thing is, i dont have much problem with my skin elsewhere. Only at the eyes area. Urgh!
After reading your review on ANR, i think i may just try my luck at it. *fingers crossed*
I think La Mer is a bit hit or miss (I used it before too!) Try asking for a sample to try before you buy. A sachet can last you about 3-4 nights of use 🙂
Works well in the morning, my concealer still stays put for 8-10 hours, if i don’t rub my eyes. Been using it for the last 5 years.
Its cheaper to buy at the airport RM300 for 2 bottles of 15ml. 🙂
Ooh! That reminds me of a neat trick an EL makeup artist taught me. Mix concealer with EL ANR eye to refresh tired eyes. I’m going to have to tell you all about that some day and thank you so much for the duty free tip! This is why I love all you girls 😀
I’ll be trotting over to the EL counter and asking for a sample of this… I used Clinique’s All About Eyes but I think it’s a wee bit too rich for me… developed milia almost overnight. 🙁
I wish I had elephant skin… trying to find skincare that suits my sensitive skin is burning a hole in my pocket! 🙁
I think I have a sample of the Clinique All About Eyes lying around. I thought it would be similar because of the light texture. Maybe I’ll go take a look. So sorry to hear about your skin – the organic products aren’t working?
I dunno… everything I use seems to work for a while (maybe 1 – 2 weeks) then my skin goes back to how it was initially or sometimes worse… 🙁
lol so funny. the spatula, i hold the ball end and dip the other end into the serum. i was confused at first but it feels like i’ve been doing it right until i read your post. lol….
LOL! I think the instructions are in the box (I’m not 100% sure I’ve tossed my box) but the flat end of the spatula does dig out quite a bit though 🙂 Now you know 😉
I will keep this in mind for when Estee Lauder do their summer GWP sets =p Am still currently using my Clinique all about eyes which work alright for me but as I’m using the ANR serum and am liking it I may give this a go since you mentioned it’s a LIGHT eye cream =)
Try asking for a sample in the mean time 😉 And if I recall, prices in Heathrow for EL products are one of the cheapest around (if you go through duty free at any time) or if you go to Bicester Village, check out the Cosmetics Outlet where they sometimes have package deals. My sis bought an excellent deal on the EL ANR serum there 🙂
OMG Bicester Village how I miss you! I always get my L’occitane conditioners there as they are a lot cheaper even after taking the train tickets into account! Debenhams are actually doing a duty free price sale on the ANR serum and many other goodies at the moment 😉 so I may check the eye cream out! Thank you so much for the heads up (and for increasing my dire need to pay Bicester Village a visit!) 😀
Ah a trip to London is not complete without a trip to Bicester Village! I picked up loads of Clarks shoes when I was there. Excellent deals! Almost picked up a basketful of L’Occitane too but held back and went for Mulberry instead 😉
I love how you get massive discounts at designer outlets and you do get ANOTHER discount at the airport when you get your VAT back =p Have you been to Bath’s Mulberry factory store? I hear they have even better deals there! 😉
Bath Mulberry factory store??? Damn! I should have made that trip to Bath last year 😛 No I actually have not come across that one. I usually just go to Bicester Village because its got most stuff in one place and as you have said, you get back VAT too! 😀
yeah….. i also love this eye cream but it will be superb when we used together with ANR serum (make the whole face velvety) Before this i already try so many brand from medium to expensive product but i found this one really work for me. Worth to try gals!!!!
Good to know that its working for you too! I’m also back to using the ANR Serum now.
I have always intended to pick the ANR Eye Serum whenever I go to the counter to repurchase my ANR Serum but every time I’m there, I’m all like, do I need it?? Especially since I’ve been using Origins starting over age-erasing eye cream with mimosa for about 2 years and it seems to work for me and it also cheaper!! (by like RM40 *rolls eyes* I’m such a cheapskate 😉 ) But after reading your review, I am soooooo tempted! I really should stop reading your blog. Your influence on my spending habit is so so not good on my bank balance. 😉
Hoho! Actually, if the Origins is working for you, why change? 😉 The next time you go by the EL counter, ask for a sample. The sachet is quite enough to tell you if you like it or not. And so sorry I’m causing your wallet to bleed… I hope that won’t mean you won’t come round anymore 😛
I like the Garnier yellow tube you can buy in Singapore (and Malaysia too I guess) – I think it might be whitening/brightening? I like my eye creams cheap or free with purchase!
Is that the one with the roller ball? Its fun but it runs out really quickly for me 🙂
It’s really weird but eye creams from both clarins , lamer and some facial salon brands ALL make my eyes sleepy! Some mascara n eyeshadows too! I’m doomed to have nothing to slow down those wrinkles I think
Oohh so you’d know what mean when I saw that Majolica Majorca products make me feel sleepy and tired! As do Shiseido but their new formula is ok for me
For one who has got both crow’s feet and dark circle, I really can’t believe you can be so blessed as not to have to use eye cream day and night! I’ve tried many brands that claim to eliminate crow’s feet, but all of them don’t work at all. That’s why I turn to natural methods. Oh, I really miss the days when my eyes are wrinkle-free…
I guess I got lucky in the gene pool :p i use the eye cream more as a hydrating cream for the eye area which I guess helps lighten the look of lines if any. I’m not expecting a miracle either 🙂
I like most of EL’s skincare products but ANR Eye Complex did not quite work for me because I think it contains too much silicons in it. I also had the luxury to try out a 5ml sample of their Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Eye Cream and that was the best I had ever tried! Am definitely going to purchase the full size EL Re-Nutriv once I’m done with my current SKII 😀
Heard tons of raves for this eye cream. Now that you’ve raved about it and since we usually like the same prods, it’s definitely going on my “must try” list!
Apparently its so pricey in Australia, you are better off getting it on Strawberrynet 😉