ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask Review
For the sake of transparency, my first thoughts when I first opened the package were not all positive. I struggled to understand why a product like that was even necessary, it seemed like a waste. I was still curious to hate-try it, of course, so I gave the mask a proper test run. Spoiler alert: while my opinion didn’t do a sharp 180, I believe now that under certain circumstances, the new Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask could be quite beneficial. More on that below!
Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask ($82) is the new all-in-one treatment that promises to address a multitude of skin concerns in the immediate eye area: loss of firmness and elasticity, fine lines & wrinkles, dryness, dullness, dark circles, and puffiness. The formula boasts next-gen Hyaluronic Acid filler, Watermelon Snow Algae, Peacock’s Tail Algae, and a group of other marine botanicals. The mask comes in the form of a thick, bright yellow gel that feels surprisingly lightweight on the skin – by looking at it I expected the texture to be a lot richer, but it was airy and bouncy.
In my experience so far, Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask is not really a mask. Rather, it seems to perform like an eye cream, but one that doesn’t fully absorb and leaves the skin slightly tacky to touch. It creates a barrier that helps prevent moisture loss while nourishing and plumping the delicate skin underneath, making it appear firmer and more resilient.
The temporary results are immediate – my eye area feels instantly hydrated, soothed, and rejuvenated right after the application and the effect lingers on for many hours [although not quite the 24hrs promised by Elemis]. Long-lasting benefits are hard to predict for a product used to essentially treat the effects of fatigue and dehydration, considering there are no strong actives in the formula. However, from what I observed so far, if dehydration is your main concern, then you might benefit from this eye mask the most.
You will LOVE it if:
- Your routine is lacking an occlusive moisturizer for the eye area.
- You want to improve the look of lackluster skin caused by dehydration and fatigue.
- You avoid fragrance in skincare.
- You avoid parabens and artificial colorants in skincare.
- You support CF brands [parent company is not CF].
SKIP it if:
- You need a product with added SPF.
- You avoid products in jar packaging.
- You want your beauty products to have a pleasant fragrance.
- You are looking for strong anti-aging actives in your eye moisturizer.
- You are on a budget. This is more of a nice-to-have product rather than a must-have/HG.
- You are allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients.
Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Lespedeza Capitata Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Serine, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Chlorphenesin, Plankton Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Chloride, Coenochloris Signiensis Extract, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Allantoin.
BOTTOM LINE:
Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask will work best for those who want to improve the look of their undereye area from the effects of dehydration and stress. I think it can be easily used as an everyday eye cream, although I probably wouldn’t recommend wearing it under makeup because it tends to flake off when I layer it with any other products. Eye Revive Mask is not a miracle treatment, but it does offer pleasant relief which could be part of your self-care routine right now.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask is currently available at Elemis, Nordstrom, Amazon, Revolve and other online retailers.
How do you feel about adding a separate eye mask to your routine? Do you think you could use a product like that on occasion? Share your thoughts below!
