Sometimes when I read these claims by cosmetics companies that say “80% of women experienced lifting effects on their skin” and I wonder to myself. Who on earth are these 80% of women?? Me, as it turns out LOL! I found out how recently when I was invited to try the new Esmeria Organics Ultimate 5-effect Eye Gel… in a lab test form! 😀
For some reason, I was unnaturally thrilled to be handed a plain white tube with a working name on it instead of an actual product. Little things like this thrill me 😛 It is also very useful that Esmeria Organics is a certified organic homegrown brand and so access to the brand is much easier than it was say, based in Europe.
The product I received was already almost ready to be marketed so it wasn’t like I was a real guinea pig or anything like that. This was about 2 months ago or so. And now, the eye gel is available in the market in 2 formula – the Ultimate 5-effect eye gel for all skin types and the Ultimate 5-Repair Eye Gel for mature skin, depending on your concerns.Like all Esmeria Organics products, this one is certified organic by Ecocert and isn’t tested on animals.
They come in rather elegant box packaging and does look classy and pricey. But they aren’t pricey – that’s the beauty of it. Being local helps keeps costs down of course.
But I know you’re wondering if this eye gel works well, and I’m pleased to tell you that I do think this eye gel very good for puffy eyes. Not to cause them, but to reduce the appearance of puffy eyes.
The texture is that of a clear gel and it comes in a 15ml tube. In my lab test version, the texture was a little runny so that was part of my feedback on the product and I’m happy to note that in the version available for purchase, the texture has been firmed up so the gel doesn’t run all over the place. Its still a little liquid, not hard like jelly.
Being a gel, this product absorbs into the skin very easily. What I do is squeeze out a little dollop on my ring finger, rub 2 ring fingers together and then dab it around my eye area. On contact with my skin, the gel seems to take on a liquid consistency and before you know it, its been absorbed into your skin. The skin around my eyes takes on a lovely silky feel too.
There is a scent which isn’t unpleasant and I don’t know how this one works for dark circles, but it works very well to de-puff my puffy eyes. I apply it at night and by morning its significantly less puffy. With regular use, it seems to help keep puffy eyes at bay. The working name was “anti-puffiness eye gel” and I do think that really, that is the most significant thing I noticed, together with skin that feels smoother and looks better.
The 5 effects this eye gel addresses are to reduce puffy eyelids, reduce eye bags, reduce dark circles, reduce wrinkles and improve on skin firmness. I noticed 2 out of 5. Not bad eh? 😛
You can use it day and night and because its a gel that absorbs easily, it doesn’t make the eye area oily so makeup doesn’t slide. The packaging is quite utilitarian and compact.
The key ingredients are Brazilian Ginseng (circulation, healing and anti-inflammatory), Marapuama (antioxidant) and White Lily (anti carcinogenic and anti-fungal) and they are certified organic.
Here is the full ingredient list of the Ultimate 5-effect Eye Gel for all skin types.
and the Ultimate 5-repair eye gel for mature skin.
In an nutshell
An affordable eye gel that is very light in texture and absorbs very easily into the skin without an oily residue. I noticed smoother firmer skin after using this, as well as a reduction in puffy eye lids. I do not know how effective it is for those who have bad eye bags or dark eye circles which this is also intended to address. This being a certified organic product, it might appeal to those who wish to have a natural and organic alternative to regular counter brands of eye creams and eye gels. Like all skincare, long term use will yield better results.
Pros: Affordable, Light gel texture absorbs easily and feels very comfortable on the skin, With regular daily use skin around the eyes looks smoother and firmer, Helps reduce puffy eyelids
Cons: product is a little hard to control coming out of the tube, Products aren’t easy to find in the market
If you find that eye creams give you oil seeds, its always worth giving a gel formula a go instead. Gels tend to be lighter and less oily. This one absorbs very quickly into the skin and feels nice. I will be honest. I do not have a lot of eye concerns. Its not like I have a bad case of lines, dark circles or eye bags. Good sleeping habits usually cure most of that for me … as does not smiling. KIDDING! 😛
So if everything else has failed you and you’d like to try something else, I think you could do worse than try the Esmeria Organics ones – and if you do, I’d love to hear what you think of it or if it helped your eye concerns 🙂
Paris B
Esmeria Organics Ultimate 5-Effect Eye Gel (for all skintypes) retails at RM49.90/15ml and the Ultimate 5-Repair Eye Gel retails at RM59.90/15ml online and at selected stores.
miauberry says
November 17, 2011 at 3:39 pmPuffy eyes are a major concern for me, since I have single-eyelids that look small enough. Love it when you do reviews on affordable products that actually work (like the Hyperbole liner).. I’m a student and really appreciate it! <3
Paris B says
November 22, 2011 at 3:25 pmThank you Miauberry – I’ll try to talk about more affordable products when I can, especially if they work well. Its not always easy to find but we’ll get there! 😀
Chris says
November 17, 2011 at 4:29 pmSHINS have their products, I wonder if they have the eye gels.
Esmeria says
November 18, 2011 at 11:01 amHi Chris, yes the eye gels are now selling at Shins outlets.
Thanks.
ESMERIA Organics says
November 21, 2011 at 2:46 pmHi Chris, SHINS carries full range of ESMERIA Organics, which include the eye products. Do let us know if you have troubles getting them. cheers, from ESMERIA Organics
LeGeeque says
November 17, 2011 at 6:41 pmOoooh! I was wondering if you were given the plainly-packaged tube as the “control” product. Things like THIS excite me. I’m glad to hear it worked for you 🙂 At least now I know the 80% women is not just some figure they plucked out of thin air.
ParisB says
November 18, 2011 at 2:35 pmLOL no, no control product. I think the control would have been me not using any eye cream prior to this. I’m remarkably lazy when it comes to eye care 😛
Monstro says
November 17, 2011 at 6:41 pmI’m quite curious about this brand. But don’t really have issues with puffy eyes. Have yet to try the other products from your party pack, but will do so soon!
ParisB says
November 18, 2011 at 2:37 pmI think its a nice inexpensive certified organic brand so it would appeal to those who like that 😉 The trial pack is a good way to try it – hope you’ll like it! I like the toner – I sometimes soak cotton pads and use it as a mask 😀
peach_ says
November 17, 2011 at 7:54 pmWow, a Made in Malaysia skincare product! Is it a rarity or have I just been living under a rock? The packaging is so cute!
ParisB says
November 18, 2011 at 2:38 pmLOL We don’t have many Made in Malaysia skincare so yes, you could say its a rarity 🙂 I’m pleased about it – I like seeing local brands make good and I hope this one does.
Giddy tigress says
November 17, 2011 at 10:13 pmInteresting…what does the 5-repair gel do,by the way? Love eye gel formulas!!:)
ParisB says
November 18, 2011 at 2:40 pmThe 5 Repair gel is supposed to reduce deep wrinkles, firm skin around the eyes, prevent dryness, protect DNA and with deep healing properties. So says the blurb here 😉
Stephanie/Yukaeshi says
November 17, 2011 at 11:25 pmOoooh! I saw the Ultimate 5-Effect eye gel advertised in CLEO magazine since last month (If I REALLY remember correctly, definitely was advertised this month) and am very intrigued! 😀 Haven’t got the time to hunt them down yet… hopefully soon and can’t wait to try them out 😛 Need to reduce these dark eye circles a little… 😛
ParisB says
November 18, 2011 at 2:48 pmThere’s always their website 😉 I think shipping is free nationwide for now. I think 😛
Stephanie/Yukaeshi says
November 18, 2011 at 7:31 pm… Ooooh you evil evil enabler you! 😛
ESMERIA Organics says
November 21, 2011 at 1:51 pmHi all,
Yes, shipping is free nationwide. Do let us know if you have any troubles getting the products. contact: 03 55189166 or write in to shop@esmeria.com
Thanks for your interest and support!
Jo says
November 18, 2011 at 4:05 pmSo intriguing and so timely!! My beautician just told me last week that my eyes are looking really tired (no thanks to late working nights!) and I’ve been pondering on using an eye cream. Given the so-affordable price and the fact that my last trial with Esmeria was pretty good (cleanser) I will definitely keep a look out for this product. 🙂
Paris B says
November 21, 2011 at 9:09 amI hope this will work for you. I’m very happy with the price tag too
Jyoan says
December 9, 2011 at 5:13 amOH MY GOSH! This is a fairly recent post! I keep thinking how much I’ve missed for 1 year of not blogging.
I swear that Esmeria works! I super swear by it cos I am still on the Esmeria Wrinkle Eye Serum. And I am thinking how and when to go back to M’sia to when I need restock. Plus, I want to try their other products. =((( I’ve only got the eye serum and the body moisturiser that if I am not wrong, was on your blog too.
How can I ask them to come to Singapore? haha.
(But prices are going to be bad over here. =( I agree with you that Esmeria is a highly afforded certified organic brand.)
Paris B says
December 9, 2011 at 3:01 pmEsmeria may be headed to Singapore – at least I think so 😉 Else there’s JB! 😀 I think they are a great little brand and for organic products, you can’t get anything much more affordable 😀
Nadia says
December 12, 2011 at 3:04 pmhi. what’s the differnce between those 2? 5-effect & 5-repair?
Paris B says
December 14, 2011 at 4:42 pm5-Effect is for all skin types while 5-Repair is for matured skin so I’m guessing for more damaged skin?