My Take on Ponds Gold Radiance Youth Reviving Eye Cream

used for 3 months

Their Claim:

Hate those saggy eye circles? PONDS Gold Radiance Youth Reviving Eye Cream refreshes tired eyes while diminishing puffiness and dark circles. Enriched with 99% real gold microparticles, Vitamin B3 and CLA, it soothes and smoothens the area around your eyes for a brighter, younger look.

Ingredients: (Click for the same ingredients' descriptions.)

How I used it:

I started using the product from July 17 of this year. Until now, I'm still using it and I think there's still a lot left. I am using it morning and night except on Wednesday evening and Sunday evening. After I applied serum all over my face, I smoothed the eye cream, not just below my eyes (as the instruction goes), but also above them. I'm particular in putting the product on the outer side of both my eyes. Then I tap that part with my finger to warm the product.

Effect on me:

This is my first time to use an eye cream. I haven't quite considered it until lately because I'm already alarmed at the rate of which fine lines appear, most especially, at my eye area. I would say that this product does not really help on eliminating those fine lines BUT I think it stopped its rapid increase.

It didn't help much on my dark circles. I just gave birth and since I'm taking care of my newborn, naturally, I lack sleep. Lack of sleep means dark circles. This is supposedly the best time to challenge the product. However, it didn't do much in eliminating those dark circles. Even if I use pressed powder after using it, the dark circle is still quite visible.

Verdict on their claim:

soothes and smoothens the area around the eyes – Since it has a lighter consistency, it really does soothe the area. At my age of 33, when the area around the eye dries up easily, this eye cream really helps to somehow fade its dullness.

Refreshes tired eyes – I didn't feel it.

Diminish puffiness – I say that with constant use, the puffiness below my eyes continues to decrease in size.

Diminish dark circles – I don't think the product help much.

Packaging:

when opened

The product comes in a bottle with a gold nozzle. It does really looks chic and quite handy at that. The container is just perfect for traveling. Problems encountered with this kind of container, please click.

Price:

Php for 699.00. This isn't a reasonable price considering its minimal effect in diminishing dark circles.

Rate:

Pakaging - 7/10

Price – 4/10

Rate for their Claim:

diminish puffiness – 8/10

diminish dark circles – 6/10

refreshes tired eyes – 7/10

soothes and smoothens the area around the eyes – 9/10

My Take on Ponds Gold Radiance Youthful Day Cream

Their claim:

Need a moisturizer that protects your skin as you go about your day? The day-cream works deep within your skin to re-energize the lost radiance of aging cells. Infused with 99% real gold particles, it's proven to improve dullness and protect your skin against UV rays.

Ingredients:

Gold = A natural mineral that boost cell renewal and gives your skin an instant glow.

How I used it:

After I apply serum on my face and eye cream, I'll wait for about 5 minutes so my skin can fully absorb the serum first. Sometimes, I used it after my toner if I'm in a hurry.

Effect on me:

I used the product from July 17 to October 28.  

my used Ponds Gold Radiance Youthful Day Cream (cracked cover)

The promise of glow, although temporary, was really there. I must say this makes me prettier with its instant effect compared to other day cream. So far, this is my most favorite day cream.

Verdict on their claim:

I would say that the effect is only temporary. It's like applying foundation and once I washed it, it's all gone. Although it's a cream that helps hydrate my skin, it's just it; no more, no less.

Packaging:

I like how handy the container is. It comes in a cylindrical container with a press apparatus on top where the product comes out. I had a problem though in getting a few amount of the product from its container. Pressing didn't come smooth. I had to press it three times before I can get a little amount. Either something has stuck up or the straw inside was not on its proper position. I wouldn't know since the whole thing is not transparent. The product was boxed and sealed before it was bought, how would I know if there's a problem. And how will I know if the product is already empty. I won't unless I break it.  As for me, I took the top part but it was very difficult.  It's like opening an authentic perfume.  Below is the phto of what happened to the container after I removed the top part.  I was quite surprised that there still a considerable amount left.

Price:

Php 890 for a 50g. For the natural glow, I would say, the price is a bit expensive.

Rate:

Packaging = 5/10

Price = 7/10

Rate for their claim:

improve dullness = 6/10

protect from UV rays = 7/10

anti-aging = 6/10

glow = 10/10