Guest Author - Rebekah Mack Bono

Prescriptives has two eye creams that I have tested; one for dark circles under the eyes, and one for fine lines. First, Prescriptives Vibrant-C Skin Brightening Eye Cream $38 USD; and second, Prescriptives Advance Protection Eye Cream $48 USD. While we know the cause of dark circles under the eyes is mostly out of our control, and there is no real cure, cosmetics and skin care companies are making strong efforts to bridge the gap between pricey, intrusive cosmetics procedures and an at home daily regime.

Presciptives is not the brand that comes to mind when I think of dark circle creams, but when I stumbled across the Prescriptives Vibrant-C Skin Brightening Eye Cream and Prescriptives Anti-age Advance Protection Eye Cream, I took notice, and tested the dark circle cream.

Prescriptives Vibrant-C Skin Brightening Eye Cream $38 USD, contains, “micro-optic luminizers, that work instantly to make eyes appear brighter.” Prescriptives recommend applying it with Super Line Preventer; however, this review is only for how the product works alone. Many women will purchase one eye cream, but when it comes to doubling and even tripling combinations, that can be a deterrent from purchasing altogether. After all, the product needs to stand on its own merit. Sure, they may be good when used together, but the majority of women combine brands for specialty skin care products, such as eye creams.

The Prescriptives Vibrant-C Skin Brightening Eye Cream comes in a compact pump, perfect for discreet storage and travel. It pumps just the right amount for each eye, using one pump for each. The dark circle cream is then applied with your index finger (because this is the weakest finger), to the orbital eye area, morning, and evening.

I experienced no drying, itching, or irritation with the Prescriptives Vibrant-C Skin Brightening Eye Cream. It went on smoothly, and did have an instant brightening effect. I applied the brightening eye cream every morning and night for eight weeks, with visible improvement after four. My dark circles diminished substantially. I can’t say they are anywhere near gone, but the dark circles under my eyes brightened a good amount. I also noticed a difference in the fine lines around my eyes. They look less pronounced. I think if my dark circles weren’t so severe, this may have done the trick.

Prescriptives Anti-age Advance Protection Eye Cream SPF25 $48 USD, was next on my list. This cream protects the eye area from sun, pollution, stress and excess sugars. It also has SPF25, an added bonus that helps keep dark circles at bay. Modestly sized, this will last you for 3-6 months, especially since it’s consistency is dense.

A few weeks into my experiment with the Prescriptives Anti-age Advance Protection Eye Cream SPF25, I noticed my dark circles slowly reappearing, however, the fine lines around my eyes looked well. I don’t recommend this product to someone whose concern are dark circles. I do recommend it if your concerns are fine lines, environmental pollutants, stress, and excess sugars, especially since it contains SPF25, when many other eye creams don't offer that.

Overall, I find the Prescriptives eye creams to be a good value, and deliver average to above average results. I do think there are better products out there, although I haven’t found one that I can say I can’t live without, yet.