I’m starting this review with a confession – I’m fairly complacent when it comes to an anti-ageing skin routine. I’m 29 and so far have been blessed with youthful-looking skin, so I guess I’m in denial that this won’t last forever.
Wearing less makeup over lockdown has forced me to admit that I do, sadly, have dark circles under my eyes as well as a slight puffiness that unfortunately will not go away simply by having more sleep. I have come to accept the fact that I am only going to get older, and the best way to offset the effects of ageing is to start preventing them now.
Clarins’s new Double Serum Eye had immediate appeal mainly because of its promise that it would only take 7 days to see visibly younger-looking eyes. It’s also appropriate for all ages and skin types, so with all of the anti-ageing eye products available right now, this felt like a good place to start.
The first thing I loved was how simple it is to use. It is a two-phase formula that combines the tightening effect of a gel with the comfort of a cream, and the rotating push button gives a made-to-measure dose of the serum. Once you’ve gently dabbed over the entire eye area, it quickly absorbs into the skin making it easy to apply concealer straight after with no mucking around. I have quite sensitive skin so was also relieved that it doesn’t slip or slide into the eyes at all.
Once I realised how effortless this product was to use, it quickly became integrated into my routine. After just a couple of days of use in the morning and evening, I noticed that my eyes actually felt less fatigued and more hydrated. This bodes well for the new anti-pollution complex that Clarins has introduced into this Eye Serum that fights blue light pollution generated by screens, which can cause dehydration and dry skin. A definite win considering how much screen time I’m clocking up while at home all day – I love how refreshing this product is.
After 7 days of using Double Serum Eye, I’m pleased to say that this product delivered on its promise. Looking in the mirror, my eyes had visibly reduced puffiness, and the dark circles had started to soften. And yes, I’ll admit that while I have long been in denial about ageing, it is true that I had started to notice some minor creases around my eyes which thankfully this serum has taken care of!
To sum up, Clarins Double Serum Eye has left my eyes feeling hydrated, smoother, less fatigued and looking much brighter. I’m not a very patient person so the ease at which I can use this product, in combination with the quickly visible results, has given me more than enough reason to give this product a permanent place in my beauty cupboard.
