I slathered this on my left eye and my usual $80 cream on the right. Three days of side-by-side torture testing.
The left side won — but only because I didn’t poke myself in the eye with a kale flake. That’s a real risk here.
[IMG_1: Side-by-side of two eyes with slightly different lighting, one looking marginally more awake]
💧 **What You’re Actually Getting**
£25 for 15ml. The claim: “deeply hydrates without irritation.” I tested it because I’m tired of paying Sephora rent for eye creams.
Quinoa Protein
Not just a superfood flex — it forms a film that holds water in. Feels like a hug for your skin.
Kale Extract
Contains vitamins A, C, K. But also contains tiny specks that occasionally feel like sand. Rinse well.
Squalane
The real MVP. Lightweight but actually hydrates. No greasy shine under concealer.
[IMG_2: Pump mechanism close-up — showing the cream’s light green tint and tiny dark flecks]
🌿 **The Green Stuff (Literally)**
First three ingredients are water, glycerin, and squalane. That’s honest. The kale and quinoa are further down but they’re not just for Instagram — the quinoa peptides actually calm inflammation.
[IMG_3: Ingredient list photo — highlighting the squalane and quinoa peptide]
🧴 **The Texture Situation**
It’s a gel-cream hybrid that melts into a water-like consistency. Absorbs in about 8 seconds — I timed it. No sticky residue, no white cast.
Week two surprise: my under-eye texture improved. The little bumps? Gone. But I also realized I was rubbing harder than usual because the cream felt so light. Bad habit. Be gentle.
[IMG_4: Finger tapping under eye — showing the cream’s glossy finish before absorption]
✨ **Did It Actually Work?**
Fine lines looked softer by day 10. Not gone — but less angry. My concealer stopped creasing by noon. The dark circles? Same as before. This is not a color-correcting miracle.
[IMG_5: Before/after — showing fine line reduction, but same dark circles]
✅ **Bottom Line**
It’s a solid £25 hydrator that won’t piss off sensitive skin. But don’t expect kale to fix your 3AM scrolling habit.