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The £15 Boots eye cream shoppers say 'really does make a difference' to dark circles

First published on Saturday 29 July 2023 06:00 BST

Claire McAteer

Shopping Editor

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The eye-brightening cream is said to give results in weeks although one shopper said she noticed results 'almost immediately'

Boots has cut the price of a popular eye cream which beauty fans swear by for reducing dark circles.

Usually priced at £24.99, savvy shoppers can snap up the 'amazing' eye cream for just £15 with a Boots Advantage card.

And if you're struggling with your under-eye bags, you really need to check out the glowing reviews (see more below), which claim the Olay eye cream works wonders on brightening dark circles in record time.

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How does it work?

The eye cream works by hydrating the under-eye area to help visibly reduce dark circles, wrinkles and smooth fine lines, leaving a bright, well-rested look. The formula contains vitamin B3, caffeine, orange peel extract and optic brighteners and amazingly, it is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, dry and oily skin.

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Olay Brightening Eye Cream for Dark Circles, 15ml

£15 for Advantage Card holders (or £24.99 RRP)

See more at Boots

* Contains vitamin B3 (niacinamide), caffeine, orange peel extract and optic brighteners to hydrate and soothe skin.

This eye cream hydrates directly under the eye area to help visibly reduce dark circles, wrinkles and smooth fine lines, giving you that bright, rejuvenated look.

It's formulated for all skin types, including sensitive, dry and oily skin, and tailor-made to care for your fragile eye area – the part of your face that is the first to show signs of tiredness. Use Olay daily for 28 days to see true skin appearance transformation.

The product description reads: 'Your eyes—they’re the first to tell when you don’t quite get enough sleep. But with Olay Brightening Eye Cream, time to say bye bye to tired eyes!'

How do I use the cream?

'Use morning and evening on cleansed skin, before applying your moisturiser. Massage product around the eye area,' advise the experts at Boots.

They also advise using the cream for 28 days to see true skin appearance transformation.

Be careful to avoid direct contact with eyes though. If eye contact occurs, rinse well with water.

What other beauty fans are saying

One happy customer said: 'I bought this eye cream for my dark circles and i have to say it works really well. I would definitely recommend it and i bought it when it was on the Tuesday £10 offer and I'm definitely buying again.'

A second customer wrote: 'Only used this for 2 weeks, but already friends have noticed a difference.'

A third added: 'I have very sensitive under eye and dark circles, love this eye cream. No irritation or sting and improvement on the permanent dark circles. Will keep using and buy again.'

A fourth commented: 'Eye area looks much smoother. Really does make a difference, I've had comments how bright my eyes look.'

Another shopper claimed she noticed an improvement in her dark circles 'almost immediately' penning: 'I love it. It's light on my skin and I notice a difference almost immediately from using it.'

Although one review wasn't as positive. It read: 'I can’t see much of a difference in the last few weeks of using it. Not sure how long it should take. But It smell lovely and feels nice on the skin.'

Still not sure?

Boots have a handy tool to find your perfect Olay product match. The Olay Product Selector will guide you through to find a solution for your exact needs.