Hi! Today I’m sharing my thought on the Pep-Start Eye Cream by Clinique.
Being a huge YouTube and beauty blogs fan, one day I came to the conclusion that I essentially need to buy an eye cream. I’m in my 20-s and I don’t have wrinkles yet (thank Heaven) so I just needed a lightweight moisturising eye cream to apply before my concealer which I use everyday.
I love and respect the Clinique brand which is why I decided to pick up an eye cream by this brand. The Pep-start collection caught my eyes because of its bright and cute design. ![Smile Smile](/modules/smileys/packs/Roving/smile.png)
OUTER APPEARANCE
Well, that’s cool, unusual and eye catching
I like bright packagings as they always stand out of the black-white-gray-the-same-looking care products. The tube is infused with a round applicator which you need to pop up and down before and after use.
At the store the “pop” applicator seemed to be a good idea.
And only later I understood how non-hygenic the packaging is!
If you don’t wipe off and sanitize the applicator each time after use, then a lot of the product stays on it as well as germs (those who tried this product will understand what I’m talking about). I’m very fussy about germs!
I didn’t like the fact when I almost used up the product there was still some stuff left in the edges but I couldn’t manage to get it out either.
DETAILS
The product comes out with small portions.
It’s fragrance-free as many other products by Clinique. Consistency-wise it’s light and pleasant to use.
EFFECT
And now the most interesting! I won’t attach the before & after shoots as there’s NO difference in my under eye skin appearance at all.
The product promises us instant moisture within 3 seconds, wide awake and refreshed look etc. But I didn’t get anything from it. I was using this product in summer when I don’t wear concealer. And I can’t say that I looked wide awake or refreshed. I’ve never received the promised hydration, brightening and perking up effects. ![Smile Smile](/modules/smileys/packs/Roving/smile.png)
The next thing I didn’t like about the product is that it looks greasy on my skin after application. It feels like an oily film which is a huge disadvantage as I see no point walking out with my under eye skin looking greasy and oily.
And the most unpleasant thing about this under eye cream is that after a few uses I noticed that it tingles my eyes so much that my eyes are felt like on fire.
It doesn’t happen each time after use and I don’t know what it depends on.
Of course it might be my individual reaction but I read the same in some beauty blogs.
When I spread the product with my finger the fire stops and thank God I’ve never had reddening or allergy reaction on my eyes. ![Smile Smile](/modules/smileys/packs/Roving/smile.png)
The moisture properties aren’t bad. And to the advantages I can also list that the product goes a long way. I’ve been using it for a year approximately.
OVERALL
I won’t recommend The Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream, as for $26.50 you can find some better-working product ![Smile Smile](/modules/smileys/packs/Roving/smile.png)
Thanks for reading my review!