My Hall of Fame Eye Cream (heavy cream category)

[ddgattina]

I know we had a thread about "favorite" eye treatments, but Hall of Fame nominations are different-- you can only nominate to Hall of Fame status if you have used it for a MINIMUM of 3 years, and repurchased it.  If you found out this product was discontinued, you would buy up all you could find.

To keep some of these products straight, I'd suggest breaking eye creams into at least 3 categories:
Heavy Eye Creams  (thicker formulations, you use these when you want at least a bit of residue)
Light Eye Creams (fully absorbed, no residue; also daytime formulas with SPF)
Eye Serums and Non-cream treatments

My nomination for the Heavy Eye Cream category is a virtual unknown in the US:  Matis Eye and Lip Mask.
It is a thick cream, in a .7 oz tube. Feels a bit tacky on application, absorbs really well, but seems to leave a tiny bit of residue so you still know it is there, hours later.  Doesn't shine, but does provide a dewy, moist look.  For a mask and heavy moisturizing, you apply a good sized amount...for a day cream just tap a tiny dot in.  (With a tiny dot, you won't get residue...if you have applied thickly, as a mask, wait 10 minutes or more --I do this overnight sometimes-- then remove excess by blotting gently with a tissue.
Extremely hydrating for lips and the skin above lips.  Doesn't cause puffiness or  fluid retention (like La Mer does on me), and has never irritated my eye (like many other creams have) or caused milia.

A look at the ingredients is not impressive...but in this case, the formula seems to be much much better than the individual parts would indicate.  I do apply more "active serums" under this, but if I had to choose only one eye product, this would be it.  At $54 for .7 oz, it is relatively cheap, and lasts a long, long time when only used as an eye cream.

I have used this continually for nearly 8 years straight, and I cannot be without it.  I always have at least 2 tubes " in reserve", and if this was ever discontinued, I might fly to Europe to buy up the remaining tubes!
HG, Hall of Fame, top of my list for a desert island.


Nominations are now open for other Hall of Fame eye creams!!!  But please-- no cheating on the minimum of 3 years of use/ repurchase requirements!  (Newer items can get attention elsewhere...let's keep our Hall of Fame a real "Hall of Fame").

[loralei]

Thank you so much for the Matis recommendation and review, this definitely sounds like my kind of eyecream!  What is a good site to order this from?  Thanks.

[linc2]

I just ordered this on "dd"s strong recommendation. At skin-one (on line), it was discounted 10%, free shipping (no minimum) and came in 4-5 days.

It is all that DD said -- a lovely moisturizer for the eye area. Absolutely no stinging, irritation, or puffiness. My eye area really needed something of this quality. So far, I'd say better than the Sisleya (which costs several pay checks).

Really appreciate the recommendation!!

[loralei]

linc2, thanks so much!  skin-one is actually site I was looking at but had never ordered from them or read of anyone ordering from them so I was a little hesitant, I feel better now that I know of your experience with them, I'm off to order!  

[loralei]

I forgot to ask you Ladies a very important question before I order, does this have any fragrance?  There isn't any listed in ingredients list on skin-one but sometimes that is not always a guarantee.  TIA.   

[ddgattina]

I forgot to ask you Ladies a very important question before I order, does this have any fragrance?  There isn't any listed in ingredients list on skin-one but sometimes that is not always a guarantee.  TIA.   

I don't detect any fragrance--one of the things that I like about it too.

I've purchased from spalook.com too.  If you get on their email list, they sometimes offer crazy good deals (like 20% off...or really good sample packages, of stuff that I actually would use). 

I looked in my skincare box in the fridge, and I still have two tubes stowed there, in addition to the one in my purse, and the one in the bathroom.  Whew.

[linc2]

I did not detect any fragrance either. Although the freebie Matis body emulsion that skin-one threw in was very fragranced and I tossed it.

Skin-one did not send me a shipping confirmation that many onlines do, but it came right on time. So, again, my experience with them was good. Like you, loralei, I'd never ordered from them before.

[ddgattina]

I did not detect any fragrance either. Although the freebie Matis body emulsion that skin-one threw in was very fragranced and I tossed it.

Skin-one did not send me a shipping confirmation that many onlines do, but it came right on time. So, again, my experience with them was good. Like you, loralei, I'd never ordered from them before.

Yeah, they do that french florally fragrance on most of the skincare, EXCEPT for the eye products, which are all unfragranced (thank goodness) and the line for oily/acneprone skin (that one has a very slight, fresh fragrance, which I found unobjectionable, actually nice...but I don't use this line anyway.)

Like linc2, I found the other stuff way too fragranced...ugh.

BTW, I have tried other Matis eye products, and my fave is still the eye & lip mask (as you know).  I used up one jar of Les Yeux Repairing Eye Cream, found it nice but not better than the mask, for my purposes.  It is a more traditional eye cream, rich but disappears with no residual.  It's $74, cheap compared to Sisleya, but expensive compared to the mask, so I doubt I'll buy this again.  I'd rather use other actives under the Mask.

I've also tried the Eye Balm, which is more appropriate for younger women who aren't looking for an intensive eye cream yet.  And in this category , there are so many good choices, don't know that you have to make an effort to find this one.

[loralei]

Hi Ladies, just wanted to let you know that dermstore.com also carries Matis and the Eye and Lip Mask.  Dermstore has free shipping any amount and 10% rebate at mrrebates.com  Also,  I added it to my "Favorites" and put it in cart from there for 10% off but then when I went to checkout, Sales Tax was added which has never happened before, seems they are now charging Sales Tax in NJ and MN as well as CA.  So if you aren't in CA, NJ and MN, it's a good deal.  So I guess I'll just go ahead and order from skin-one for the best price.

[linc2]

I do apply more "active serums" under this, but if I had to choose only one eye product, this would be it. 

DD, I'm curious -- what "active serums" do you use under the Matis eye cream?

I have been using it for a week now -- just as you described, with heavy application at night and light during the day under concealer. I'm really, really impressed!!

[ddgattina]

DD, I'm curious -- what "active serums" do you use under the Matis eye cream?

I have been using it for a week now -- just as you described, with heavy application at night and light during the day under concealer. I'm really, really impressed!!

Hi again,

I'm so glad you are enjoying the Matis Eye Mask!  I'm sometimes afraid to recommend things, but that is such a HoF/HG item for me, I feel like I should spread the word.  And so far everyone who has tried it ends up recommending it to others, so hopefully there will be enough word of mouth to keep this product in production. 

Let's see, I use a bunch of different stuff underneath, mostly because I have it!  In all honesty, it's hard to figure out what is giving benefits sometimes, and I'm on the fence about a couple items, and in "just finish it up" mode for others.  So I've been alternating a bit right now.

The one I would probably continue using is Skinceuticals Phloretin Serum...it is a C serum (with, surprisingly enough, phloretin, another antioxidant). It's non-oily, so the Matis Mask is great over that, but since C serums can be irritating, I only use this when my skin isn't acting up, then I use this in the morning.

I also have some Isomers Pur for Eyes, a soy based serum, so I'm using that up at night.  It's supposed to be firming, but I'm not seeing it.  So just trying to use that up, hoping I'll get some benefit. Sigh.  Can't really recommend that, given the expense. I think that Skinmedica's TNS serum was actually firming, and that could be used all over the face.  I'm on the fence about that one, mostly because of price.  Might go back to that after the Isomers Pur is gone, will have to see. If I only use it around the eye area, it might be cost=justified!

For dark circles, which have plagued me forever, I am using some Teamine Eye Cream--again in use-up mode.  It's a decent , maybe even very good eye cream, but not sure it is worth it, so doubt I'll repurchase.  However I have recently discovered a great, and much cheaper alternative that works as well or better on dark circles--100% Pure's Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream.  It is 100% natural (huge plus) smells totally DIVINE, kind of like a caramel latte, but fresher & better, and it does seem to help with dark circles and any morning puffies. (Smelling it is like an aromatherapy kick.)  A big pump jar (1 oz. I think) is less than $20, and it got really good reviews on MUA. As an eye treatment, that much will last forever! You can find this line in many health food stores.   It won't make the circles go away, but the increased circulation makes the area look brighter and lighter.   As an eye cream it's rather light, so definitely needs to be topped off with the Matis.

So that's it!  I'm not sure any of these is HG like the Matis, but that's what goes underneath, at least right now.

Hope the Matis and the rest of your routine is protecting you both from the winter cold and the indoor heating systems.  I'm going to be back East in a couple weeks, so I'm hoping it will warm up and melt away before then.

Cheers!

[Cougar]

Right now, I'm hung up on the new Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream.  I hated the old one; it was like trying to shmear heavy Vaseline on my eyes.  But this new formula I love.  And no irritation after wearing it all night.

[linc2]

Hi again,

I'm so glad you are enjoying the Matis Eye Mask!  I'm sometimes afraid to recommend things, but that is such a HoF/HG item for me, I feel like I should spread the word.  And so far everyone who has tried it ends up recommending it to others, so hopefully there will be enough word of mouth to keep this product in production. 

Thanks so much. It's interesting to learn about some of the "actives" that you've tried underneath. It's tough to sort out what's really working. I've been using Avene's Eluage on the undereye area, so I might continue to use that under the Matis Eye Mask.

I'm amazed at how perfectly my concealer goes on over the Matis. Previously, I could only use DHC Concentrated Eye Cream under concealer, as others either burned or caused my concealer to "melt" or caused my lower eyeliner to drift. This Matis just absolutely stays put, seems to grab the concealer, and smooths over my lines better than anything I've used.

I'm scratching my head whether I have a Hall of Fame item that meets the criteria. You've set the bar high, which is great. Maybe, maybe the LM Secret Brightening Powder. I'm thinking about it.

[ddgattina]

What a good idea/reminder!  I have some Eluage, used it prior to moving up to diacneal.  But the Eluage might be perfect for eyes under M. 

And what concealer are you using?  That is the one makeup product where I don't have a favorite yet, probably because I really need one for dark circles/thin skin.  I've been  on the hunt since I was about 12 years old.

[linc2]

What a good idea/reminder!  I have some Eluage, used it prior to moving up to diacneal.  But the Eluage might be perfect for eyes under M. 

And what concealer are you using?  That is the one makeup product where I don't have a favorite yet, probably because I really need one for dark circles/thin skin.  I've been  on the hunt since I was about 12 years old.

I have very dark, congenital undereye circles, so nothing is perfect. However, having tried most of the "big guns," my current HG is Vichy (Dermablend) Concealer #20. You apply the tiniest pinhead amount, and pat. It's almost gel-like and spreads quickly, does not settle into lines. I set it with two light layers of LM Secret Brightening Powder (#2) and it doesn't budge all day.