A lightweight eye serum concentrate with peptides, antioxidants, and gentle exfoliating acids designed to address fine lines, texture, dark circles, puffiness, and overall eye area aging.
The gurus who tested this found it tackles crepey skin texture, puffiness, and fine lines with impressive consistency, especially when used daily. Those with puffy eyes or dull under-eyes report it brightens and depuffs noticeably, while the peptide-rich formula also firms and smooths without irritating sensitive eye skin. Because only a tiny drop covers both eyes, a small bottle lasts months, though the price point means some patch-test first or wait for sales.
"The NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate made me realize the skin around my eyes needed something completely different than the rest of my face. That crepey skin entered the conversation, and this was one of the first products that really brought about change to the texture under my eyes. It wasn't overnight, it was gradual, but it was very specific. It made me realize that I needed to really treat it differently. I've repurchased this at least five times. This tiny little bottle lasts for ages, we're talking 6 months, because you just use the tiniest amount."
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"The NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate made me realize the skin around my eyes needed something completely different than the rest of my face. That crepey skin entered the conversation, and this was one of the first products that really brought about change to the texture under my eyes. It wasn't overnight, it was gradual, but it was very specific. It made me realize that I needed to really treat it differently. I've repurchased this at least five times. This tiny little bottle lasts for ages, we're talking 6 months, because you just use the tiniest amount."
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"This is an eye serum called the Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate. I love this product. I've gone through so many bottles of it. It has been instrumental in helping reduce the crepiness under my eyes. This is where I feel I'm showing my aging, and it's not even the wrinkles so much as it is the texture of my skin, so this has been vital. I've probably gone through six or seven of these."
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"This is the fractionated eye contour concentrate and it's all about texture and it just got rid of all of that crepiness. I've used this for so long now. I buy it over and over and over again, I'm never without it. I get it during the buy one get one free sales and the Good Friday sales. I tried using a new eye cream without this one and I'm already like, you can see a difference."
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"This one for me has been all about repairing the crepy skin, it's a textural thing. I find the two of these together are just the gold standard and I've never without them."
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"My repeat purchases are the fractionated eye Contour concentrate as well as the super oxide dismutase saccharide Mist, both of which I use every day."
"I've been using it for years. I would buy this first before that eye serum because this does it all and I really like the cream. It's a little bit more moisturizing on the skin and this has the exosomes, the growth factors, the NIOD one does not. So, this just does a little bit more in my opinion and from my experience."
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"This is one of the most impressive eye serums I have ever used. There's peptides in here, other types of antioxidants, there's superoxide dismutase. The AHAs are further down in the ingredient list so I would assume that the percentage of those are pretty low, but it really is gentle and it does help to keep everything really soft and smooth and of course, bright. You can use it every day twice a day and it's a great one because it pairs up nicely with other skin care products including an eye cream on top if you wanted to, face moisturizer, sunscreens, concealers. I've never had an issue with this interfering with anything and the more consistent you are with this, the better. It is very lightweight and it's one of the best eye serums on the market."
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"I've been using it for years. I would buy this first before that eye serum because this does it all and I really like the cream. It's a little bit more moisturizing on the skin and this has the exosomes, the growth factors, the NIOD one does not. So, this just does a little bit more in my opinion and from my experience."
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"This is the eye serum that I use every day. If I'm not using it in my morning, I will use it at night, but I mainly use this at least once a day. And there are times where I will use this twice a day. This is one of the best eye serums I've ever used. I've been talking about this for years. I've been using this for I don't even know, it could be 5 years or more. I've been using this consistently for that long. And I can assure you that this is an eye serum that actually performs and it's one that will target all eye concerns. So if you have crepiness, you have dullness, dark circles, puffiness, crows feet, fine lines and wrinkles, this is going to firm, it's going to brighten, it's going to smooth everything out. It does it all. And if you are consistent every day, at least once a day, I'm telling you, you will see results. This has a lot of peptides in it. It also has antioxidants in here. There is an ingredient called ruscus aulitus, which is derived from an evergreen shrub. And this ingredient depuffs. So, I really like this for the morning because I do wake up almost every morning with puffy under eyes and sometimes underneath that brow bone."
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"There's a lot of peptides and antioxidants in here as well. And the ingredient that helps to depuff is ruskus aculeatus. And this ingredient is actually derived from an evergreen shrub. And it really does a good job to depuff. If you want something that targets all eye concerns, especially puffiness, and you've never tried this, this is seriously worth it."
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"The NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate is an eye serum that I've been using for years. It's full of peptides and there's also antioxidants in here. It is very depuffing. A lot of the times I will use this in my morning skincare routine if I'm ever puffy, especially underneath that brow bone. And it's also very brightening and hydrating. It honestly targets all eye concerns. So, if you're looking for an eye serum that doesn't have retinol and harsh actives, then this would be great to look into. This can be used morning and night, twice a day, or you can just use it once a day."
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"One of my favorites for depuffing is the NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate, and to be honest with you this is my go-to for signs of aging as well because this ingredient list is very impressive. I've been using this eye serum for several years and it still never disappoints, and I also haven't found a similar product as of yet that is like a dupe to it. It's a little bit more effective in terms of depuffing but also to treat fine lines and wrinkles. In here we have niacinamide, there is ascorbic acid which is your vitamin C, there's glycolic and lactic acid which are further down in the ingredient list, there's a lot of peptides in here as well, and there is superoxide dismutase which is that antioxidant. There are lots of ingredients in here to really nourish, hydrate, plump and brighten up the skin. If you have dark circles you're going to love this. If you have puffiness, honestly this works really well."
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"I've been talking about this for several years and this really is one of the best under eye serums to tackle signs of aging especially firming the skin. This will help with dark circles, puffiness, crepiness, dullness, and those crow's feet, and as long as you're consistent you can help to soften those in time as well. This has a lot of peptides in it, there's ascorbic acid which is the purest form of vitamin C, there's a vitamin C derivative in here, there's niacinamide, there's Centella asiatica, honestly the list goes on, there are so many impressive anti-aging ingredients that are in here and I truly haven't found anything like it. There isn't retinol in here so if you are looking for an under eye serum that doesn't have retinol then you're safe with this one. This one can be used every day twice a day and you can use this with your peptide serums, with your vitamin C, with tret. I do use a lot through the week, if I'm not using this at night then I'm using this in the morning. It's one of my go-tos especially in my morning because I do find it helps to depuff really well and it's very hydrating. All you need is one."
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"This is honestly one of the best under eye serums I have ever used and I've been using this for a really long time. This is a formulation that you can use everyday twice a day and it's going to target all under eye concerns. It doesn't contain retinol but it does contain several types of peptides, niacinamide, antioxidant ascorbic acid the purest form of vitamin C, so this is very brightening for that delicate skin. It also contains an ingredient called ruscus aculus which is derived from an evergreen shrub. This ingredient is very depuffing, so if you struggle with puffy under eyes especially in the morning then this is going to be one of your go-tos for your morning routine. It does help to depuff and it depuffs pretty quickly once you've applied this to the eye area. Less is more, all you need is like one drop or half a drop and that would be enough to do both of your eyes, and this product is going to last even longer. You could probably get six months out of this if you were using a half a drop."
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"This is a wonderful eye serum to soften fine lines and wrinkles and to give that brightness around the eye. If you do have dark circles and discoloration, this serum can help to brighten it. It does help to depuff. I love this eye serum for the morning. I am somebody who wakes up quite puffy around the eye area most of the time, and it really does an excellent job to depuff, especially that area underneath the brow bone. It's wonderful and it does help to firm the skin. There are peptides in this formulation, there's caffeine, there's niacinamide, there's wonderful ingredients and it's really advanced. I highly, highly recommend this eye serum. You bet I'll be picking up like two of these because it is that good."
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"Neostrata Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate is one of my favorite eye serums. This one contains additional ingredients that The Ordinary Eye Serum does not have, it actually contains ascorbic acid, which is Vitamin C, and peptides in here. If you have dark circles, this could be a great option for you. I just put one drop on my ring finger and that's all you need for both of your eyes. A little bit goes a long way with this. It spreads nice and it's very lightweight. This is hydrating but it also helps to plump up the skin around the eyes as well."
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"This contains glycolic acid and some AHAs to really help keep the skin nice and exfoliated and smooth. There's a lot of antioxidants in here as well as peptides. The ingredient list is very advanced and this is truly one of a kind. All you need is one little drop and that will do both of your eyes, so a little bit does go a long way with this. This can be used every day, twice a day. If you're looking for a good anti-aging eye serum that can be used daily, you have to look into this one."
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"The NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate is truly one of a kind. I haven't found a dupe to this as of yet. The ingredient list is so impressive and perfect for signs of aging. If you have texture, discoloration, puffiness, this really does it all. There's niacinamide in here for discoloration, several types of peptides for fine lines to address your crow's feet, it really helps to firm the skin and tighten. There's ascorbic acid, which is Vitamin C, there is ruscus aculeatus and this ingredient helps to de-puff and I'm telling you this serum really does. I wake up puffy almost every morning and I always use this when I'm super puffy and it never disappoints. I will use this twice a day sometimes or at least once a day. This is always in my skincare routine. The texture is very thin and lightweight but it's also very hydrating and I do feel like this is quite plumping as well. If you are looking for a good anti-aging eye serum, something that you can use every day, twice a day, I really do recommend this one."
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"I am pretty obsessed with this. I use this every day, sometimes twice a day. This one doesn't have retinol or retinol, but it does have peptides, it has antioxidants, there is niacinamide in here for those that have discoloration and dark circles, and there's also vitamin C and the list goes on. This is very hydrating. I do feel like this is quite plumping as well. This one has more of an oily watery texture. It does sit nicely though underneath eye cream, sunscreen, and makeup. You don't have to worry about peeling. I've never experienced it. I've never had an issue with irritation with this one. I never had dryness with this, and this really is effective to keep everything nice and smooth and bright but also to help soften those fine lines as well. I've been using this for a couple of years now and I can't stop using it."
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"One of the best under eye serums that I have personally tried. This has a lot of peptides in it, there's antioxidants in here. It helps to address dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles, crow's feet, texture. It can help to brighten up the under eyes, and if you do have crepiness then this can help to address that as well. The more consistent the better. I've been using this for several years and I have seen great results with this, so this is a must for sure in my collection."
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"The NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate is another product that I have seen sell out many times. This is one of the best eye serums I have ever used, especially for signs of aging, but also this really helps to depuff and it really helps to give that overall brightness around the eye area. So if you have dark circles this will be a great option. For those that have texture, that creepiness, this honestly addresses all of those concerns. This formulation contains a lot of different types of peptides which I feel helped to firm the skin around the eyes. It really helps to soften those fine lines. There is niacinamide in here, so great if you do have dark circles. There's panthenol, there's glycolic and lactic acid in here, great for texture, and there is also vitamin C, and the list goes on. So there are so many wonderful anti-aging ingredients in this little bottle here, and I honestly haven't found anything like it. I use this every day, sometimes twice a day, and this is a very underrated eye serum."
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"I just think this is one of the best eye serums on the market. I've been using it for a couple years and it just gives your under eyes so much moisture and it gives that plumper look but it does a really good job to firm the skin and to depuff. It works, it really does work. Your skin just absorbs the product so quickly so you don't need a lot and plus your eye serums will last a lot longer as well."
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"This serum has a lot of anti-aging ingredients, there's a lot of peptides in here, there's antioxidants in here as well, so great for fine lines and wrinkles, great for texture, puffiness, and dark circles, and it really does work. It really helps to soften fine lines and it really helps to give that brighter look around the eye area as well. There is nice niacinamide in here which can help with dark circles, and it's fabulous."
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"This is an ice serum that has your antioxidants and your peptides. This is very gentle in my opinion and this is something that you can use every day twice a day. If I had to pick one eye serum out of all of the ones that I'm sharing today this would be my top pick. There were 14 types of peptides in here, there's also that copper ingredient, there is ascorbic acid which is the purest form of vitamin C, there is superoxide dismutase which is another type of antioxidant, there's niacinamide in here and honestly the list goes on. This is very hydrating, it keeps that skin nice and comfortable, it's also quite plumping and this one also sits nicely underneath sunscreen and makeup. I really do see a difference with the overall brightness. It really does de puff as well. This is great for dark circles, great for crows feet, texture, all of those skin concerns that we worry about around the eyes. This will address it. I will say this doesn't exactly prevent milia and I wouldn't say that this would be a serum to get rid of your milia if you have it."
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"I'm somebody that wakes up puffy almost every single morning around my eyes and this is one of my go-to eye serums to depuff. But not only does it help to depuff, it's great for those that have dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles, crow's feet, crepiness, texture, you're lacking that brightness around the eyes. This is great for all of those skin concerns. There's several types of peptides in here, antioxidants, it's wonderful and it's also very hydrating. You don't need much, just one little drop on your finger and that will be enough for both of your eyes because less is more when it comes to the eye area. It spreads really nicely, it is lightweight, it doesn't interfere with makeup or sunscreen, it's very nourishing as well. I've been using this eye serum for a very long time."
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"Ruscus aculeatus is an ingredient that helps to depuff. There's other wonderful ingredients in here like niacinamide, it's very hydrating, it's plumping, it does help to improve dark circles, texture, crepiness, all of that good stuff. And I can't recommend this enough. It really is one of the best with the Neostrata brand. The Neostrata brand is more advanced, they use ingredients that are more advanced. If you want something that is more advanced, something that has several different types of peptides, of course we have vitamin C in here, and then ingredients to help depuff and correct dark circles, then I would say you should look into this. It's thin like water and there is a little bit of a thickness to it which helps to moisturize the skin, but it always sits great underneath sunscreen and makeup and it never pills."
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"This ingredient helps to de-puff and I'm telling you it does. I really love this eye serum especially for the morning because I wake up puffy almost every morning so I really do feel like this eye serum works for that, but it also really helps to keep that skin nice and smooth and bright around the eyes. If you have crepey skin, if you have some texture, this really is great for that. I think this is one of the best eye serums. It's very thin and lightweight, you can use it every day twice a day, and if you're not sure if you'd like to use it every day then that's okay too, use it once a day or a couple of days a week. It really is great, especially if you're looking for a nice serum that has ascorbic acid, which is vitamin C. We also have Centella asiatica in here and the list goes on. 10 out of 10, highly recommend."
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"This is their eye serum that is perfect for signs of aging, great for crows feet, texture, to give brightness around the eyes. It can really help to de-puff and to treat dark circles. There is a lot of peptides in here, there's antioxidants, there's vitamin C, there's niacinamide and the list goes on. Honestly, it is exceptional. I've been using this for a couple of years and it's one of my go-tos. So if I'm not using this there are two other eye serums that I'm using instead. This bottle will actually last a very long time. It's 15 mls of product but all you need is one little drop on your ring finger and that would be enough to do both of your eyes. Less is more when it comes to the eye area, so don't use too much because it's not necessary. If you're looking for a good eye serum with advanced ingredients then I would say go with this one."
"The NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate is really nice and works in a similar way to other all-encompassing skincare routines for the under eye. However, this is a cream whereas some alternatives are oil-based serums. So it really comes down to what texture you prefer in terms of application. If you're somebody that likes a more serum-based approach, then you could absolutely go for the NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate. It works in terms of reducing dark circles, puffiness, inflammation, and has some great anti-aging benefits."
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"The NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate is really nice and works in a similar way to other all-encompassing skincare routines for the under eye. However, this is a cream whereas some alternatives are oil-based serums. So it really comes down to what texture you prefer in terms of application. If you're somebody that likes a more serum-based approach, then you could absolutely go for the NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate. It works in terms of reducing dark circles, puffiness, inflammation, and has some great anti-aging benefits."
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"I don't think I've ever found an eye cream or serum that's been able to target those fine lines and wrinkles dark circles and discoloration the way that this has. It has a slightly oily texture on application but don't let that put you off, it sinks in without a trace and just leaves behind a veil of hydration. After a couple of uses you'll definitely see your under eye confidence going through the roof, and it's worth every single penny. Small but mighty, and yeah a product that my under eye has definitely been missing."
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"The NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate is one of the very best eye creams around. There are 15 different active components within this to help smooth out the under eye, eliminate discoloration, remove crow's feet and the lines and wrinkles. It's a great all-rounder and it's also super gentle, so if you're somebody that struggles with watery, runny eyes, if you use anything under them, this is a really great option. It does come with a slightly higher price point, which is why I only buy it during the sale, but I definitely know when I'm using this my under eye loves me for it. I've noticed the difference under the eye and it's phenomenal. It only comes in a small 15 ml bottle, but that's all you need. One drop gently applied under the eye and around the orbital bone will give you amazing results without you having to need a whole lot of product. It's small but it's mighty, and having tried a lot of different eye creams, I'd say honestly this is the best of the best. I'm giving it a 10 out of 10."
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"This is one of the best eye creams you will ever use. When it comes to the results, it's great at minimizing dark circles, puffiness, inflammation. It has some anti-aging benefits, too. And it's just a great allround treatment for the under eye. It's slightly oily in terms of its texture. I don't mind that because it sinks in really, really quickly, and you can put makeup on top of it. If you let it settle for like 2 minutes, then you can put makeup on top of it. It hydrates you like no other product under the eye. And it's just a really, really nice one."
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"I stopped using it because I thought there's cheaper alternatives on the market, and I loved a lot of the other alternatives that I was using. Then the sale came around last November and I thought let me put one on order and see am I missing out on anything. Well, since then I've bought another three and I've never looked back. I don't think my under eyes ever looked as good as when I'm using this product. Are there cheaper options available? Absolutely. But do they work as well as this? They just don't. I've tried to wean myself off this for cheaper options, none of them worked as well. This is phenomenal and it's amazing. One of my absolute favorite products."
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"This is a new introduction to my eye routine. I use one drop divided for my under eye area, and it will last you forever. However, it's a greasy, oily product and I don't use it during the day because it just makes my under eye greasy looking and accentuates the look of my hollows under my eye. I have reintroduced it over top my Dermatology HPR for my night routine."
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"I have reintroduced this more recently. I'm using it in combination with the Dermatology HPR eye cream. The HPR formula is a little bit more watery, it sinks in, and then I follow it up with the fractionated eye concentrate because this is a little bit more viscous, just following the rule of layering. I didn't like using this in the past because it has a slightly oily texture and I was like, oh that's so annoying, but I've moved it into my skincare routine. I never use it during the day because it just makes my under eye look greasy."
"You really only need a drop to nicely create a thin film on the lower eyelid and the upper eyelid. But be really careful about getting this within roughly a millimeter of the lash line because if it gets into your eye it burns. It burns. It's a nuisance if that happens. So don't use too much and don't allow it to seep into your eyes by getting it too close to the lash line. Not a ton of difference in the appearance of my eyelids or the skin around my eyes. I will say that I noticed that my eye contour area out where the crow's feet are appears smoother, brighter, firmer, but my expression wrinkles look the same. Little fine lines less obvious than had I put nothing there, not any more diminished than when I use my favorite product to use around the eyes, a glycerin skin protectant. I get very similar results in terms of diminishing little fine lines, the dehydration lines especially, and brightening up and smoothing out the contour around my eyes where the crow's feet area is. This product with the peptides does actually lead to sustained hydration like it claims because a lot of it in my opinion likely relates to the moisture retaining properties of peptides. I also have noticed that I have a reduction in those little fine lines, but it's not strikingly different than what I would observe with the glycerin skin."
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