Mario Badescu

Brightening Eye Serum

Normally I give products generous reviews but for this product I simply can’t. I have bought two different sprays from Mario Badescu and one made me break out but the other was wonderful so when my mother was interested in buying this product I told her to go for it. Worst mistake of my life telling her to buy it. The product gave her the worst rash under her eyes and she described it as a “Horrible stinging pain”. She tried to put Vaseline on it and it did absolutely nothing to her horrible rash. Even looking at these pictures makes me sick to my stomach. If you’re thinking about buying this product DONT. My mother and I have tried multiple different eye brightening products and this is by far the absolute worst.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I cannot get enough of this stuff! Brightening is phenomenal, especially results after a couple weeks of use. My dark circles are gone! AND, no weird raccoon effect that needs balancing on a bare face. It’s not a topical fix like some heavier or concealer style products, though it offers a lil’ boost. But repeatedly using? Will have you feeling rejuvenated on the wake up from no longer looking “tired”. As for fine lines, I don’t know. Assuming it’s great? Ceramide eye gel and cream have been in my wheelhouse far too long to be addressing crows feet yet. (She said at 48 lol Thanks, Mario!)

I tend to get mild dark circles due to chronic sleep deprivation, not enough to need a full coverage concealer most of the time, though, and at my age my skin is just starting to lose some elasticity. I also wear contacts and have very sensitive, reactive skin, and this serum does a good job of tightening and lightening my under eye without any irritation of my skin or eyes. My only issue is that it has a glittery reflective sheen so I can't use it on no-makeup days because it acts like white highlighter, drawing attention to the area if it isn't dulled a bit with foundation/powder

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent product. At my age my under eye area is both dry and puffy. Finding a product that will address both of them and interact is quite difficult. for some reason, brightening eye serum does it. It makes my eyes look brighter softer, and the puffiness is less noticeable. I am allergic to most scents. This gentle one is not one of them. The product is light and very easy and smooth to apply . so that I am not pulling skin at any time.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I swear this eye cream takes away the fine lines under my eye. I thought it would help with dark circles but I don’t see any change there. I am so impressed, this eye cream is very good! Will never be without it again. And it comes in the best container. No tub to dip fingers in. It comes in a tube and you press down to dispense. Much more clean and germ free than a jar! Love it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been searching for this product for years. I definitely see and feel a difference in the skin texture of my under eye and outer corners of my eyes. I am fortunate in that I don't have fine lines or crow's feet and feel as tho this serum will help me maintain my skin's status quo. I love that I can use this product under makeup with no greasy feeling or smearing.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Did not really work for me. The product felt too light and didn’t really absorb like I usually like or would expect a product like this to do. Did not provide any brightening effect either, which for the price of this product I would expect. I would not buy this product again or recommend it to anyone. Just not worth the cost for me.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my favorite face product to use in the morning. It’s the only under eye I’ve used where I actually see a difference in my dark circles. It’s not going to eliminate them or give you the results of surgery but I do see an improvement to my skin and that makes me feel good looking in the mirror. The tube is easy to use.