Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Intensive 3-in-1 Eye Cream

Bottom Line

While Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Intensive 3-in-1 Eye Cream is marketed as a lifting and firming anti-wrinkle eye cream, there aren't enough reviews -- especially from users -- to evaluate its effectiveness. The formula is fragrance-free but contains some potentially irritating ingredients. For a truly gentle option, reviewers recommend Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum, Fragrance Free (*Est. $20 for 1.7 oz.) .

Performance

Packaging may degrade sensitive ingredients. Testers at Good Housekeeping magazine say Wexler's 3-in-1 Eye Cream excels at reducing crow's feet, dark circles and fine lines, and it firms the eye area. The impact on fine lines and wrinkles is likely due to the hydrating and skin-plumping ingredients glycerin, shea butter, cetyl alcohol and butylene glycol.

Paula Begoun, skin care expert and author of "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me" says the formula also contains cinnamon bark extract and cypress oil, which can cause irritation and aren't recommended for the delicate eye area. Wexler's Intensive Eye Cream comes in a jar that compromises the efficacy of peptides and other "cell-communicating" ingredients, she adds.

Feel And Smell

Creamy, balm-like texture. Reviewers at Good Housekeeping magazine say Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Intensive 3-in-1 Eye Cream has a balm-like texture and doesn't irritate sensitive skin. The formula is fragrance-free.