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BYOMA De-puff and Brighten Eye Gel.

About this product

A lightweight eye gel formulated with a vitamin C derivative (3-O ethyl ascorbic acid) designed to brighten and reduce puffiness around the eyes.

Full ingredients

Aqua (Carrier), Dipropylene Glycol (Solvent), Glycerin (Humectant), Butylene Glycol (Solvent), 1,2-Hexanediol (Solvent), Cetearyl Olivate (Emulsifier), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (Viscosity Controller), Sorbitan Olivate (Skin-Conditioner), 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Antoxidant), Carbomer (Viscosity Controller), Ceramide NP (Skin-Conditioner), Cholesterol (Skin-Conditioner), Phytosphingosine (Skin-Conditioner), Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate (Skin-Conditioner), Sodium Hyaluronate (Skin Conditioner), Stearic Acid (Skin-Conditioner), Glyceryl Acrylate/​Acrylic Acid Copolymer (Thickener), Hydrogenated Lecithin (Surfactant), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (Skin-Conditioner), Oleic Acid (Skin-Conditioner), Sorbitan Isostearate (Emulsifier), Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride (Skin-Conditioner), Pvm/​Ma Copolymer (Viscosity Controller), Menthyl Lactate (Cooling Agent), Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide (Cooling Agent), Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate (Skin-Conditioner), Sodium Phytate (Chelating Agent), Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide (Cooling Agent), Lactic Acid (Ph Adjuster), Caprylyl Glycol (Preservative), Tromethamine (Ph Adjuster), Ethylhexylglycerin (Skin-Conditioner), Caprylhydroxamic Acid (Chelating Agent), Tocopherol (Antioxidant)

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Guru Score

59%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What they liked

  • Gentle formula
  • Hydrating

What they flagged

  • Vitamin C too weak for dark circles
  • Too lightweight for fine lines

What the gurus are saying

This gel delivers gentle brightening but falls short for deeper eye concerns. It hydrates well and won't irritate, though gurus found it too lightweight to tackle dark circles or fine lines on its own, those looking for richer eye care may want to layer a cream on top or consider a product with more targeted action for their specific concern.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take April 2024

Type

Eye CareGel

Key actives

Vitamin CHyaluronic acidAHAVitamin ECeramides

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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~Mixed
"This is the De-puff and Brighten Eye Gel, featuring a vitamin C derivative, 3-O ethyl ascorbic acid, which is always more gentle. I think this does [...] a little bit of brightening, very gentle overall. For me this was definitely more of an eye serum where I wanted a cream afterwards, it's just not enough for my fine lines. [...] So for me I don't think I would buy this one again because it's not really targeting what I'm looking for in an eye care product, but again, not a bad option."
~Nay
"This product has only three oethal ascorbic acids, so that's basically just vitamin C, which is just not strong enough to treat dark circles in skin of color. It's not gonna happen. It's hydrating, it's naive safe, but it's not going to help with the dark circles. So I just wouldn't bother wasting your money."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Vitamin C

Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.

Source: DermNet

Alpha hydroxy acids

Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Ceramides

Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is BYOMA De-puff and Brighten Eye Gel?

A lightweight eye gel formulated with a vitamin C derivative (3-O ethyl ascorbic acid) designed to brighten and reduce puffiness around the eyes.

Is BYOMA De-puff and Brighten Eye Gel worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 59%.

What is BYOMA De-puff and Brighten Eye Gel's Guru Score?

BYOMA De-puff and Brighten Eye Gel holds a Guru Score of 59%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

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