Product Reviews: SkinCeuticals AOX+ Eye Gel

Product Overview:

AOX Eye Gel is an advanced formula that follows a Duke patented Vitamin C technology. It is supposed to be a combination of synergistic antioxidant that takes care of the delicate eye area from oxidative stress. It claims to prevent signs of aging as well as improves the skin condition from photo damage. It is a product that is known to contain ruscus aculeatus that helps to reduce swelling.  It also claims to combat signs of fatigue and give your eyes a fresh and radiant appearance. For this you have to use it for a longer time, so it is important to keep some patience while using it, though it is not evident that the results that it gives are long lasting. It can take more than 12 weeks to show results. Some users' say that it doesn't helps to reduce wrinkles, dark circles and fine lines.

Manufacturer Information:

AOX eye gel is manufactured by Skinceuticals, a company that is well known for producing skin care products.

Ingredients and how do they function:

The ingredients used in the AOX gel correct and moisturize the skin tone and texture. It is a Triple antioxidant treatment that fights against photo aging and fatigue signs.

The key ingredients used in it are:

A. Ruscus aculeatus: This ingredient is derived from a small evergreen shrub that is found in Western Europe. It helps to improve under eye circulation to reduce swelling.

B. Caffeine: It helps drainage of fluid congestion and reduces the appearance of under-eye bags.

C. Phloretin, L-ascorbic acid, Ferulic acid: This synergistic antioxidant blend fight against free radicals, repairs existing photo damage such as wrinkles, fine lines and rough skin tone.

Besides these key ingredients, it also contains Dipropylene Glycol, Bis-hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat, Lauryl PEG-9, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecane and Sodium Hydroxide.

Once in the morning, apply the gel around your eyes. Keep a distance of 3 millimeters from the mucous membranes that surround your eyes. Apply it carefully without getting it touched to the inner corners. Avoid using it below the brow bone and the upper lid.

Benefits

1. It helps to correct signs of photo damage
2. It combats fatigue signs and gives smooth and radiant appearance.
3. Reduces wrinkles and fine lines
4. Contains antioxidants that prevent signs of aging

Drawbacks 

1. An expensive eye formula
2. Contains Alcohol Denate that can irritate sensitive skin
3. It takes a long time to show results
4. It doesn't absorb into the skin easily and leaves a sticky residue
5. There are some negative user reviews about the product

Final Word

AOX eye gel is an expensive moisturizer. Its gel texture leaves a greasy residue around eye area. The ingredients used in it help to hydrate but due to its tacky finish many users have stopped using it. Though the formula contains a few antioxidants such as ascorbic acid better known as vitamin C it also utilizes some skin-damaging alcohol that makes this product less desirable. Many people don't want to take any risk for their sensitive skin tone.