The Eye Cream That Surprised Me: Fresh Creme Ancienne Eye Cream

I'll admit it -- skincare products with a buttery, balm-like consistency sometimes scare me. Especially when I'm dealing with eye creams, as I expect them to have a rich, fluffy texture. But for Fresh Creme Ancienne Eye Cream, I'll make an exception.

Now, I'm not going to beat around the bush -- this eye cream isn't cheap. It's $95, to be exact. If the price hasn't caused you to have a heart attack, keep reading ... because THIS. PRODUCT. WORKS. Interestingly enough, it's inspired by the world's first emulsion-based cream, created by Claude Galen in the 2nd century A.D. It's even hand-blended in a European monastery!

This eye cream absorbs super quickly into the skin, nourishing and moisturizing the under-eye area instantly. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles, decreases puffiness and diminishes under-eye circles -- perfect for me, since I tend to look like I've got two black eyes! A combination of meadowfoam seed oil (a fatty acid that penetrates the skin to hydrate and smooth), seabuckthorn berry oil (to protect and restore) and beeswax (a soothing anti-inflammatory) leave behind refreshed, glowing skin day or night. Even better, it's formulated without parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances and dyes or phthalates.

You can buy Fresh Creme Ancienne Eye Cream here.