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Your eyes are typically the first part of your face to show signs of aging. To combat this process, picking out the right under eye cream with skin-protecting ingredients is crucial. With eye bags, dark circles, and crow’s feet to defend against, choosing an eye cream with powerful anti-aging ingredients is super important.
Fortunately, Eighteen B recently released a Defend + Nourish Eye Cream designed to help protect the delicate skin under your eyes that also serves as a great primer for under concealer–even though you may not need any after using it. This eye cream utilizes the brand’s innovative b-silk™ protein to offer your skin protection and improve its appearance.
Defend + Nourish Eye Cream ($85.00)
Key Ingredient: B-Silk™ Protein
Silk is an incredible ingredient in skincare products because of its ability to moisturize and protect the skin.
Vanessa Thomas, the founder and cosmetic chemist of Freelance Formulations, explains the advantages of silk,"Silk has good benefits for the skin in terms of moisturizing, conditioning and film-forming. Film-forming is the attribute of silk that creates a barrier over the skin. A film former is beneficial in skin and hair products because it allows the ingredient to lock-in moisture. Keeping your under-eye area moisturized is important in helping keep the skin under the eye looking healthy and moisturized."
Joshua Zeichner, MD and Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research at Mount Sinai Hospital, also speaks to the benefits of silk: "Silk has long been used in skin care for it wound healing benefits. Silk proteins proteins also form a protective barrier over the surface of the skin to repair the outer skin layer and enhance skin hydration. Because it forms a breathable seal, silk is a great ingredient for the skin around the eyes."
Results After 28 Days
-Over 87% said it softened the appearance of wrinkles
-Over 80% said it reduced the appearance of crow’s feet
-Over 90% said their eye area looked more nourished
Promising Reviews
"Definitely take a before and after picture. When I saw myself daily in the mirror, I didn’t notice a huge difference visually, but I could tell that the skin under my eyes was not dry anymore and seemed very hydrated. It wasn’t until the after picture was taken that I saw a big difference in the firmness of my eyelids and around my eyes. Great product!" -Rena K.
"I was excited to test out this product because I had been looking for an eye cream. What initially surprised me was how thick the texture was, but it absorbed right away and actually feels like it went to work on contact plumping up the fine lines around my eyes. After using it for a couple of weeks, I did notice some changes in my eyes. They were much more hydrated throughout the day and also I have started to notice some of my tiny wrinkles fading away. It is hard to say, but it really seems like my upper eyelid looks like it is lifted up a bit (the company said I could and should use this cream on my upper eyelid, just below my eyebrow). I really love this eye cream and been raving about it. Winner in the best overall eye cream category, Eighteen B!" -Stephanie Maxwel
l "This eye cream makes my undereye feel so hydrated and smooth while being really enjoyable to apply. I use it morning/night and was surprised at how long the effects lasted. I love the beautiful packaging, which feels luxurious and substantial. Definitely going to purchase again!" -Ashley
