Farmstay Escargot Intensive Eye Cream

It is said that eyes are the windows to our soul. But how do we maintain its youthful look without the crow's feet, dark circles, and eyebags? This is where eye creams come into play. We apply moisturisers on our face yet we neglect the sensitive areas near the eyes. I am not much into moisturisers but I always make it a habit to slather on eye creams. Just recently, I ran out of my favorite eye cream, which is the Retinol X Anti-aging Eyelift, and I checked all Beauty Bar branches but it is out of stock (sighs)...Anyway, I looked for an alternative everywhere and searched the net for recommendations until I came across this eye cream. 

ESCARGOT, meaning edible snail, is the star in this Intensive Eye Cream from Farmstay. The slime or mucus secreted by these little mollusks is said to contain a potent combination of elastin, proteins, anti-microbials, copper peptides, hyaluronic acid, and glycolic acid, which are known to battle acne, fade scars and pigmentation, and plump the skin, among others.But is it worth the hype, especially when we apply it under our eyes?

I bought this at Metro Market, Market for Php 690.

Unboxing!

The jar is gold in color, fancy and sleek! But heavy, too.

Apart from the jar cover, there is also an extra plastic lid to prevent spillage.

Description:

Functional cosmetic which improves wrinkles. It contains the edible snail extract from clean region, and it gives minimum stimulus on a tender eye rim. Also, it gives tension on skin, prevents it from dryness, and keeps it moist and light.

Ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Wax, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sorbitansesquioleate, Lillum Tigrinum Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Propylparaben, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, CI 19140, CI 15985, Snail Secretion Filtrate(300mg), Fragrance.

How to Use:

Take it with a small amount. In addition, you put several dots and absorb. (This was written in the box). Confusing, right? So what I do is to take an ample amount once (no double dipping to avoid contamination) using my ring finger and tap gently under my eyes and on my eyelids. I only use this before bedtime.

Pros:

• The consistency is like a gel but in cream form. It leaves a cool sensation upon application.
• The cream is easily absorbed and does not sting my sensitive eyes.
• Eye puffiness and tiredness is diminished despite only a few hours of sleep.
• The 50g cream may last for a long time if used nightly.
• Inexpensive compared to other night creams.

Cons:

• It is not travel-friendly. The jar is heavy and bulky.
• It is not readily available. I've only seen this in Market, Market and BeautyMnl.
• It could blur your vision and sting a little if you apply too much.

My Verdict:

I give this one a 4/5 because of the consistency, price, and packaging. I haven't seen much effect because I've been using it for only two nights. I will give an update once I reach my one month target. 

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored review. I bought this product with my own money and tried it firsthand before sharing my thoughts and experience. Everybodys skin is different. This may work for some and not for others. Just take it with a grain of salt. To each his own.