TV presenter Cat Deeley's go-to eye cream, the L'Oreal Paris Eye Bag Eraser, is currently available at a 55 per cent discount on Amazon. The price has dropped to £13.49 from its original £29.99, offering beauty enthusiasts a chance to try the product she has described as 'magic' for removing under-eye bags.
Cat Deeley's endorsement and product details
Cat Deeley, who serves as an ambassador for L'Oreal Paris, discussed the product in an interview with Grazia magazine. She said: "It literally just removes the bags from under my eyes. I don't know how it does it, whether it's magic or voodoo or a hope and a prayer." She added: "And it's great if I've had my make-up on since six o'clock in the morning, and then I've got to go to an event in the evening, it just freshens me up."
The eye treatment comes in a 10ml bottle and is claimed to depuff and smooth eye bags in just 15 minutes. According to the product description, it can instantly diminish the appearance of under eye wrinkles, bags, puffiness, loss of firmness and crepey skin. The formula uses innovative technology that transforms the product into an 'invisible film that compresses, tightens and blurs eye bags on application'.
Application instructions and alternatives
For optimal results, customers are advised to apply a half pea-sized amount to the under eye area using a clean and dry finger. Users should gently tap the product from the inner to the outer corner of the eye, wait 15 minutes, and avoid making facial expressions until it completely dries. At night, the product can be removed with a waterproof remover, as reported by Mirror.
An alternative worth considering is the Peter Thomas Roth Instant Firmx Temporary Eye Tightener Easy Wear Formula, available for £39 from LookFantastic. Described as an eye tightening formula, it claims to diminish signs of ageing and distinguishes itself with a sheer tinted texture that is said to blend effortlessly across all skin types. Holland and Barrett also stocks the MediPeel Peptide 9 Hyaluronic Volumy Eye Cream for £19.99, which harnesses a blend of nine types of peptides and hyaluronic acid to moisturise the under-eye area, aiming to 'restore youthful volume'.
Customer reviews and ratings
The L'Oreal Paris Eye Bag Eraser has earned a rating of 3.8 out of five stars from more than 1,000 reviews on Amazon. One customer remarked: "Wow. This is amazing. It's not cheap as it's a small tube but it is well worth it. I saw a difference in a few minutes. I could feel it working too. Just a tiny amount under my eye. Pat it in gently and wait for the results. Skin feels tighter and I feel years younger. This dried in under a minute. I will definitely buy again and I will be trying the other L'Orèal Revitalift products. Fine lines have shrunk."
Another customer said: "I was surprised that this actually made a noticeable difference. I often have under eye bags as I don't sleep very well and this gives my eye area a much smoother, more refreshed look within about 15 minutes. The trick is definitely to follow the instructions, apply a very thin layer and let it dry completely without touching it. Once I started doing that, the results were much better. It creates a subtle tightening effect that makes my under eye bags look less obvious and the effect lasts for most of the day. I also like that the tube is small but you only need the tiniest amount so it should last quite a while. Very useful for when I want to look a bit more awake."
A third buyer wrote: "Absolutely brilliant. A little goes a very long way, and should last for ages. I put it on first thing in the morning and it lasts all day even into the evening."
Not all reviews were positive, however. One shopper deducted a star and commented: "Used as directed, feels good on skin and dries well, non sticky, tube easy to apply on finger tip - but it's not worth all the hype." Another noted: "The cream was easily absorbed, l did not find the effectiveness that great."
