2.5% Vitamin C + 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid for Dark Circles FCL Eye Refining Matrix Under Eye Cream

Are eye creams really effective? Can they reverse the signs of ageing around our eyes? Or are eye creams just expensive moisturizers in smaller packaging? These are some questions that often pop up in people's minds. But eye creams do wonders if it is used properly.

What is the purpose of using an under-eye cream? What does it do?

After a long night, most of us must have noticed dark circles, puffiness and bags under our eyes. Some of you could have even noticed the first signs of ageing- fine lines and crow's feet beneath the eyes. It is no accident. It comes with age and carelessness. And the stress of today's world results in tired, exhausted and baggy under the eye.

The skin around our eye area is the thinnest and most sensitive. It is more fragile than the rest of the face and body. But it is often the most neglected part of our body. Eye care needs to be an essential part of the skin care regimen. Maintaining healthy skin around the delicate eye area is essential for keeping wrinkles, crow's feet at a distance and getting a younger-looking face. 

Eye creams do the best job of keeping this sensitive area looking its best. Eye creams are formulated specifically for the delicate skin around the eye, so they are thicker. They contain more hydrating ingredients and have many active ingredients to treat the problems around the eyes without causing any harm. Using the best eye creams can reduce puffiness, bags, and dark circles to a great extent while keeping the area supple and nourished. Eye care products also protect against signs of pre-mature ageing. 

Choose the best eye creams

Investing in an eye care product after understanding your actual concern is the wisest decision to make. Eye creams that do not tackle the underlying decision behind the fine lines and dark circles are a failed purchase.

With the right eye care products, you can simply avoid fine lines, the prominent panda-looking eye and delay pre-mature wrinkles.

What causes under-eye problems- puffiness, dark circles, fine lines?

Some of the common causes for under eye concerns are:

• Increased screen time
• Excessive dryness around the eye area
• Not getting enough sleep
• Rubbing your eyes to often and harshly
• Not taking off your makeup properly
• Being too rough while removing waterproof makeup
• Collagen breaks down
• Health concerns like deficiency
• Genetic 

How to reduce fine lines and wrinkles?

To reduce fine lines and wrinkles, its ideal to pick eye cream with ingredients like- 

• Hydrolyzed collagen, Vitamin C, peptides and retinol boost collagen production.
• Hyaluronic Acid helps in hydration, adds suppleness and improves elasticity.

How to reduce dark circles?

To reduce dark circles, its ideal to pick eye cream with ingredients like- 

Grapefruit Extract and Ronacare Cyclopeptide-5 prevent pre-mature ageing and pigmentation.

Regu-age, Niacinamide or vitamin B3 and Kojic acid lighten the dark circles.

How to reduce puffiness?

To reduce puffiness, cold compresses and caffeine based under eye solutions/creams work the best.

What is FCL Skincare's solution for your under-eye concern?

FCL Eye Refining Matrix is an eye serum combined with antioxidants, Vitamin C, and superoxide algae extract with a significant dose of Hyaluronic acid & Hydrolyzed Collagen for moisturizing. 

Grapefruit Extract- Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, grapefruit extract, applied topically, provides an array of anti-ageing benefits like even skin tone and fighting off free radicals.

ReguAge- It binds moisture to the skin and elasticity and hydration, making the skin look more supple, plump and wrinkle-free.

Hyaluronic Acid- Delicate skin around the eyes and visibly reduces the look of dark circles and eye puffiness.

L-Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C)- This high concentration of Vitamin C helps regulate the synthesis of collagen in the skin and promotes the formation of skin's natural lipid barrier.

1. Does it help to reduce dark circles?
   Yes, this is the ultimate treatment for dark circles. The combination of Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid works as the perfect combination to reduce dark circles, dryness, and puffy eyes.
2. How to use this product
   Gently apply a small amount to the eye contour area and spread evenly by tapping and leaving it to get absorbed. For best results apply twice a day, in the morning and evening.
3. Can I use under-eye cream daily?
   You must make an under-eye cream a part of your daily skin routine in your mid-20s. You can use it twice a day. You just need a little amount of cream to apply under your eyes. Gently massage it and let it soak in.
4. Is this really work for dark circles?
   Yes, the Eye Refining Matrix is formulated with clinically proven ingredients that are effective in treating dark circles.
5. At what age should you start using eye cream?
   To delay the signs of aging under the eyes (fine lines, wrinkles, and crow's feet) and counteract the appearance of dryness, puffiness, and dark circles, it's advised to start using an eye cream as early as your 20s.
6. When should I apply eye cream?
   Because the area can be so fragile, age-related skin concerns, like fine lines and puffiness, tend to appear here relatively early. As such, we recommend everyone use an eye cream morning and night to help keep the area looking its best right now but also to help prevent future damage.
7. Can we apply under-eye cream overnight?
   Just as you cleanse and moisturize your skin twice daily, the same under-eye cream is applied in the morning and night.
8. Can a 22-year-old use eye cream?
   The eye area being gentle and thin, falls prey first, making you look deceptively older. So, if you are in your 20s, it is time to adopt practices that prevent eye bags, puffiness, or dark circles. The benefits of using eye creams are plenty, thus it's wise to start using them in your early 20s.
9. Which comes first eye cream or moisturizer?
   It is recommended to apply your eye cream after your moisturizer in your skincare routine. By following this sequence, you ensure that your face receives proper hydration and nourishment from the moisturizer before applying any targeted treatments, such as an eye cream. By adhering to this order in your skincare routine, you optimize the benefits of both your moisturizer and eye cream.
10. Can FCL eye cream remove dark circles?
    FCL's Under Eye Cream has proven to be highly effective in the reduction and removal of dark circles. The unique blend of ingredients works synergistically to brighten the under-eye area, minimize discoloration, and promote a more even skin tone. With consistent use, this Under Eye Cream can provide noticeable results in diminishing dark circles and revealing a more rejuvenated and radiant under-eye area.
11. Should I use eye cream or serum?
    Incorporating an eye serum into your daily skincare routine can provide significant benefits in addressing common concerns like crow's feet, dark circles, and puffiness around the delicate eye area. Eye serums are specifically formulated with lightweight textures and potent active ingredients that can penetrate deep into the skin. While eye serums excel at penetrating deep into the skin, it is also beneficial to use eye creams in conjunction with them. Eye creams tend to have a richer and more emollient texture, which works on the surface of the skin to provide additional hydration, moisture, and protection.
12. Which step is eye cream for dark circles?
    It's important to prep your skin before applying eye cream. First, make sure your hands are clean to avoid spreading bacteria. Next, cleanse and tone your skin in the morning and at night. Last, apply your serums and moisturizers before finishing your regimen with eye cream.
13. How much eye cream should I use?
    Eye creams are super concentrated, so a pea-size amount is all you need for both eyes. For that delicate area, use your ring finger since it naturally has the lightest touch. You don't want to put too much pressure on the skin.
14. Can I apply sunscreen under my eyes?
    You should protect your eyes from sun damage. Most sunscreen is safe to use on and around the eyelid region (without putting it in your eye, of course). You can check out our Chemfree SPF 30.
15. Can I use eye cream every day?
    Eye creams are specifically formulated with ingredients that target the delicate skin around the eyes, providing hydration, nourishment, and protection. Their specialized formulas can help improve the skin's moisture levels, reduce puffiness and inflammation, brighten dark circles, and even out skin tone. Dr. Amy Ross, a board-certified dermatologist, and advisor for MONAT's scientific advisory board, emphasizes that by consistently incorporating an eye cream into your skincare regimen, you can effectively address multiple concerns and enhance the overall appearance of the eye area.