Epione Beverly Hills, Eye Rejuvenation Serum Review

First, let’s examine what this product is made up of. It contains dimethicone, dimethicone crosspolymer, caprylic/capric triglyceride, isopropyl palmitate, lecithin, swertia chirata extract, phytonadione/vitamin K, citrus grandis essential oil. Since the ingredient list is so short, we can discuss each item here. Dimethicone and dimethicone crosspolymer are types of silicones that act as emollients to soften the skin, and give the cream a gel-like consistency. Caprylic/capric triglyceride acts as an antioxidant, emollient, and preservative. (Caprylic/capric tyriglyceride is not a natural ingredient but companies who use it often claim to be all natural.) Isopropyl palmitate is also an emollient that aids in the texture of the serum, but on oily skin, can potentially cause irritation. Lecithin is an emollient with skin-restoring abilities, while Swertia chirata extract supports cell turnover and thickens skin to reduce wrinkle lines. Phytonadione/vitamin K is added to encourage the production of collagen but it is not scientifically proven to work as a topical aid on aging skin. Finally, citrus grandis essential oil can help smooth skin.

It’s disappointing that the product label doesn’t state which ingredients are active and which are just part of the formula for texture. For example, silicones, which make up the first two ingredients on the list, are generally considered inactive ingredients that function to create a barrier between the skin and the external environment. This leaves us wondering which ingredients are the active ingredients and how potent they are. If the active ingredients are too low compared to the inactive ingredients, this will influence the strength of the product and how effective it is.

Based on the presence of several emollients, it seems that this product would work well to reduce wrinkles, but our focus here is on eye bags. Few reviews mentioned a reduction in eye bags, but those who did had seen positive results. Based on the reviews, this cream absorbs well into older, more wrinkled skin, but sits on top of younger, less dry skin. This may treat eye bags and wrinkles, but it isn’t intended to prevent them.

The serum is a yellowy, almost clear, gel-like substance that comes in an airtight pump. This type of packing is recommended because it protects the serum from contamination and also keeps the ingredients more stabilized as they aren’t exposed to oxygen. A small amount of serum is needed for both eye areas and glides comfortably onto the skin.

Is Epione Beverly Hills, Eye Rejuvenation Serum Safe?

There is some controversy regarding the use of silicones in skin care products. Silicones are synthetics, and are not believed to create long lasting effects but rather temporary, fleeting ones that wash away in the shower. Additionally, because silicones repel water, they are harder to remove from the skin and more likely to cause clogging in pores. Lastly, silicones are said to bioaccumulate, which means that they cause pollution and are not environmentally friendly.