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Permalink Reply by Sheila Gordon on December 6, 2012 at 11:32am

I have both, but I use the cream.  I bought the serum for my bf because he tends to get slightly dark under the eye area and that one is supposed to be better for dark circles.  he of course does not usually use it religiously...and I usually have to apply it...so I am not sure about results.  I use the other daily and I really like it. 

Permalink Reply by Lisa VanBockern on December 6, 2012 at 12:17pm

I feel the same as Sheila.  I love the cream the best because its so softening and feels good.  The serum is designed specifically for dark circles and puffiness.  You can expect a 50% improvement in the dark circles IF the client uses it every day, twice a day.  Because dark circles are generally caused by allergies (or its hereditary), we can only treat the symptoms topically.  I think 50% improvement is good, but again, it has to be every day, twice a day.

Permalink Reply by louria batson on December 6, 2012 at 1:33pm

According to Paula Begoun "The Cosmetics Cop" there is no need for a separate eye cream. She recommends people to use their moisturizer. Nice way to save money if she is correct.

 

Permalink Reply by Devyn M. on December 6, 2012 at 5:43pm

I like Paula Begoun and have all her books but don't agree with everything and that is one of them. The eye area is thinner than the rest of the face so it just doesn't seem possible that our moisturizer can penetrate that thin skin. I would mush rather have something specifically made for that area. Once I learned the difference, I saw a difference.

Permalink Reply by louria batson on December 6, 2012 at 6:53pm

I like her too, but she is not the only opinion out there, it has worked out for me personally just fine!. Thank you for you input on this. We do carry eye creams at the spa.

Permalink Reply by Devyn M. on December 6, 2012 at 5:41pm

I use the cream too and prefer it so I'm glad that you ladies both picked those. :)

Lisa- Will the cream also help with dark circles though? Or if that is my clients concern, should they buy the serum only?

Thank you!

Permalink Reply by Denise Ivers on December 6, 2012 at 6:13pm

What about using both? Serum in the a.m cream in the p.m. that way you cover all issues (if you have them) I use the serum because at times when I don't get enough sleep I get the dark circles.  I think I'll start using the cream as well. 

Lisa: would this be an effective full eye treatment or overkill?  The price is reasonable enough to use and recommend both.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Abigail Ruelas on December 6, 2012 at 8:27pm

I love the cream and since I have been using it, I have noticed a decrease in a couple of fine lines that were starting to develop. I also agree with Sheila and Lisa. I was also wondering the same as Denise. Is it okay to use both or will just one do?

Permalink Reply by Lisa VanBockern on December 7, 2012 at 8:56am

Yes, you could layer the serum and then the cream (serum first, cream second).  I have a lot of estheticians recommend it that way.  I, personally, only use the cream.  If someone has dark circles, the serum is going to be much more effective because (1) it has 3 peptides to work on the pigment, and (2) its a serum and it will penetrate better.

Yes, you could make an eye treatment out of the serum/cream with a light layer of the Seaweed Mask on top.

Permalink Reply by Sheila Gordon on December 7, 2012 at 9:35am

I am going to try this on myself since I have all 3!  Another awesome suggestion Lisa! 

By the way I got your message and THANK YOU!! :)