Eye cream is a staple in my beauty bag, and this new gel-like serum not only brightens, it’s brilliant to wear under concealer. Editor Trudi Brewer shares the latest vitamin C boost from Dermalogica.
Dermalogica Biolumin-C Eye Serum, $136
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What is it?
A lightweight vitamin C-charged eye serum created to brighten and firm the thin skin around the eye area.
“Not sure if this eye serum was created to wear under makeup, but the fact that it has a slight depuffing effect, and dries quickly, is the reason I’m using it before applying foundation and or concealer.”
What's in it?
It's packed with skin-loving goodies, including a stable form of vitamin C (which means it doesn't degrade when exposed to sunlight) and helps combat those tell-tale signs of ageing. It contains chia seed oil to nourish the skin and helps to depuff the look of bags. It also has some super trendy fungus in it. Including tremella mushroom, known as 'snow mushroom'; this fungus acts similarly to the hydrating powerhouse hyaluronic acid, by pulling moisture to the skin. Poria mushroom is an anti-inflammatory antioxidant that helps to preserve your precious collagen and elastin. Arjun tree extract is a potent anti-inflammatory that helps to strengthen the thin skin under the eyes. Finally, papain (papaya extract) gently exfoliates to smooth and boost radiance.
Why do we like it?
In a few soft taps, the gel-like consistency of this serum offers an instant cooling effect, and makeup-crease smoothing magic that I am beginning to like. Not sure if this eye serum was created to wear under makeup, but the fact that it has a slight depuffing effect, and dries quickly, is the reason I'm using it before applying concealer. Also, the measured dose you get from the transparent nozzle helps you to dispenses just enough. Pair it with your morning cup of coffee, and you are good to go for the day.