Beauty Beauty Products & Tools Shoppers Saw a "Shocking" Difference in Dark Circles and Wrinkles After a Week of Using This Eye Balm “Fine lines and even deeper wrinkles were considerably smoother.” By Rachel Nussbaum Rachel Nussbaum Instagram Twitter Rachel is a journalist, writer, and editor who specializes in the beauty and wellness industry.She is a beauty expert at Dotdash Meredith, covering the best, safest products the industry has to offer for InStyle, Byrdie, Real Simple, Shape, Health, Travel + Leisure, and more. She is one of the beauty industry's most highly regarded voices on the long-term impact of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics. She has consulted with leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists, endocrinologists, and dermatologists to form opinions on the chemicals commonly used in beauty products, in order to only recommend products that shoppers can trust.Rachel is currently working on a book about the people and ecosystems affected by the loosely regulated ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics, and her interest in epidemiological research and environmental health informs her beauty writing.She is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on June 3, 2022 Pin Share Tweet Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Courtesy Hourglass I'm not someone who typically turns to cosmetic brands for skincare, but there are always a few exceptions to the rule — and one comes from Hourglass, in lockstep with this year's "balms away" theme (see: Jones Road, Danessa Myricks, and By Mario's latest releases). According to fans, the brand's Equilibrium Intensive Hydrating Eye Balm is "literally amazing" for brightening under-eyes and plumping skin. Considering the $95 price tag, it's no wonder some reviewers went in skeptical of whether or not the pot of skincare was worth it. Yet per one convert, they saw a "significant change" in their lifelong dark circles within a week of using the treatment, and others echoed the transformative effects. "Fine lines, and even deeper wrinkles, were considerably smoother," wrote another. The key to its potency? Fats, baby! May we love them, eat them, and slather them on. According to the brand, the Eye Balm draws on a medley of fatty acids like phospholipids and prolipids, in tandem with glycerin, ascorbic acid, and extracts from dates and cocoa. Combined, these ingredients make the formula so comforting, even people on the hospital night shift say it helps them look less tired. Courtesy Shop now: $95; hourglasscosmetics.com, sephora.com Vitamin C in the ascorbic acid form is likely behind the "noticeably" brighter dark circles another customer saw, a result multiple people with hereditary darkness mentioned. With the product in their routine, they said they've received comments on how much more "well-rested" they look — a boon for people who can't quit scrolling Twitter late at night. One enthusiast said the luxury night cream keeps their eyes from being "saggy and dark," while another confirmed the Eye Balm is something special. "After just one use I noticed my eyes did not look as puffy," the same reviewer said. "The skin around my eyes looks smooth for the first time." The formula's thick nature means application only takes two dabs the size of a grain of rice for the moisture to last all night, which one 42 year-old appreciated. "I definitely feel like my eye area is more plump — I don't see my wrinkles at all, which shocks me." If you want to try the find that still more people dubbed "worth the investment" for "undeniable" results, get the Equilibrium Intensive Hydrating Eye Balm for $95 at Hourglass Cosmetics' website or Sephora. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit