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As I've gotten older, I've noticed that my eyes are puffier each morning. After years of cycling through eye cream after eye cream with little to no impact, I finally had my ‘aha’ moment: perhaps I should be looking for an eye serum instead.
As soon as I rolled on OSEA's Ocean Eyes Age-Defying Serum and felt that instant cooling refresh, I knew I'd found what I was looking for.
Started over 30 years ago by Jenefer Palmer, OSEA was one of the first clean beauty brands, launched before "clean" was even a thing in the industry. Every ingredient in every ocean-powered formula is chosen with intention – starting with hand-harvested seaweed, OSEA's hero ingredient, naturally rich in the vitamins and minerals that nourish and strengthen skin from the inside out.
As a beauty editor for over a decade, I've been a longtime fan of the brand's Undaria Algae Body Oil, which has really helped bring back the elasticity to my skin. I had faith in Ocean Eyes from the jump – but even so, I was pleasantly surprised by its refreshing results.
The Benefits Inside Each Bottle
Each bottle starts with a cooling metal rollerball applicator — a cold plunge for your under-eyes that instantly de-puffs and refreshes in a way a cream simply can't. Inside: a short list of carefully-curated ingredients. Caffeine and biomimetic tetrapeptide team up to visibly reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and crow's feet; quinoa extract tackles puffiness; and hyaluronic acid locks in lasting hydration. The lightweight serum is also fragrance-free, clinically and dermatologist-tested.
Award-Winning for a Reason
The serum rolls on seamlessly under my eyes and doesn’t leave a sticky residue. I can even add on some under-eye concealer without worrying about creasing over time. The texture is super lightweight, and within a few days, I noticed my under-eyes looking a bit brighter.
After religiously using the product for around two weeks, I could see why this eye serum nabbed an Allure Best of Beauty Award. Even on nights where I stayed up late to work or catch up on my favorite shows, I woke up with less puffy-looking eyes. No, it didn't give me my twenty-year-old face back (this isn't a miracle formula), but I could tell a difference compared to anything else I've tried.
Future me already has a backup bottle on the way, and I suspect future you will love it, too.
