{"product_id":"peptide-eye-gel-cream","title":"Peptide Eye Gel Cream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost under eye creams list six inactive thickeners before you hit anything that does something. This one gets there in three.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeptide Eye Gel Cream is a lightweight gel built around Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 and Sodium Hyaluronate, formulated to reduce the look of puffiness and help the under eye area look less tired and more hydrated. It is for guys who want a dedicated eye product without a twelve step routine. Apply a dime sized amount once or twice daily along the orbital bone, alone or under makeup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is actually in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a short ingredient list on purpose, and that is the value, not a shortfall. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is named individually, not folded into a vague \"peptide complex\" that could be anything, and it sits early enough on the list to matter. Grape seed oil is in here for antioxidant support, not as filler, alongside bamboo extract. There is no fragrance in this formula. Fragrance is what brands add to cover the smell of a cheap base, and eye skin is the most sensitive skin on your face, the last place you want it. The emulsifier system runs on Cetearyl Glucoside and Acacia Senegal Gum, plant-derived and gentle, instead of the harsher surfactants a lot of eye creams use to get a silky feel cheaply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this is $49.99 and not $110\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fragrance-free eye formula built on a named peptide and hyaluronic acid, with a gentle plant-based emulsifier system, usually sells for two to three times this price under a department store name. Almost none of that premium is the formula. It is the counter display, the sales rep, a celebrity endorsement, and a warehouse of stock sitting on a balance sheet. We sell direct and make to order, so the money goes into what is in the tube. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-standard\"\u003ethe ingredient standard\u003c\/a\u003e for how we source every input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy LookMaxxers choose this eye cream\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5 named and dosed on its own, not hidden in a \"complex\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium Hyaluronate for hydration without weight or grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero fragrance, nothing added to mask a cheap base on the most sensitive skin on your face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape seed oil and bamboo extract for antioxidant support, not filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle plant-derived emulsifiers instead of harsh surfactants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayers clean under makeup without settling into fine lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply a dime sized amount once or twice daily to the under eye area and along the orbital bone, pat rather than rub. It works under makeup and layers fine with a moisturizer applied after. Puffiness and a tired-looking under eye area respond slowly, judge it at 8 weeks, photographed in the same light. Not at 8 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo men need eye cream?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder eye skin is thinner than the rest of the face and shows fatigue, puffiness and fine lines faster, so a dedicated product formulated for that area can do more than a regular face moisturizer alone. It is not mandatory, but if dark circles or puffiness bother you, a peptide and hyaluronic acid gel is the more targeted move.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat causes dark circles and puffiness under the eyes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark circles usually come from thin skin showing the blood vessels underneath, genetics, and lack of sleep, while puffiness is typically fluid retention or fat pads shifting with age. Topical products can help the area look more hydrated and less tired, they cannot change the bone structure or genetics underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat order do you apply eye cream and moisturizer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply eye cream first to clean, dry skin, let it absorb for a minute, then follow with your regular moisturizer, going lightest and most targeted first. Putting a heavier moisturizer on first can block the eye cream from doing much of anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs hyaluronic acid good for the under eye area?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, sodium hyaluronate is a smaller, lighter-weight form that suits the thin skin under the eyes and helps the area look more hydrated and less tired without added weight. It works best applied to slightly damp skin so it has nearby moisture to draw in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer's country: \u003c\/strong\u003eUSA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct amount: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 fl oz \/ 30ml\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGross weight (oz\/lbs\/g):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.76 oz \/ 0.11 lbs \/ 50 g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once or twice daily, apply a dime sized amount to the under eye area and along the orbital bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is for external use only and is not intended to be ingested. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of irritation, discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a cosmetic product for the appearance of your skin. It is not a drug and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo deeper:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/the-protocol\/dark-circles-eye-bags-men\"\u003eRead the dark circles and eye bags guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-standard\"\u003eThe LookMaxxing Standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/g0smbdlu\/production\/244d0a330898889ce06c8fc54a209cc5c9fb2c4e-126x174.png\" alt=\"Fragrance Free\" style=\"height: 6rem; width: auto;\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/g0smbdlu\/production\/2443e8fca0bdfed1a051e72bc72932c895c103db-126x159.png\" alt=\"Mineral Oil Free\" style=\"height: 6rem; width: auto;\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/g0smbdlu\/production\/4c86bd5451296b5b66cbe2ae2bf798faa5a8a840-126x182.png\" alt=\"Paraben Free\" style=\"height: 6rem; width: auto;\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/g0smbdlu\/production\/210b392de575e1edcd45c334ae67a7c8ddc39bbf-126x176.png\" alt=\"Phthalate Free\" style=\"height: 6rem; width: auto;\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/g0smbdlu\/production\/aad66d2557266d504c992eb3858be0819b69eb4a-126x182.png\" alt=\"Silicone Free\" style=\"height: 6rem; width: auto;\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/g0smbdlu\/production\/d36451717d0a85dcb8435fbd27ff8fc470a29843-126x182.png\" alt=\"Sulfate Free\" style=\"height: 6rem; width: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thelooksmaxxing.com\/products\/peptide-eye-gel-cream#faq\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do men need eye cream?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Under eye skin is thinner than the rest of the face and shows fatigue, puffiness and fine lines faster, so a dedicated product formulated for that area can do more than a regular face moisturizer alone. 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