This Ole Henriksen Eye Cream Is So Good, I Honestly Stopped Wearing Concealer

That said, when an eye cream adds color-correcting pigments to the mix, I'm absolutely game. (Why not streamline the two steps?) Recently, I've been testing Ole Henriksen's upgraded Banana Bright+ Eye Crème, and it's been especially transformative for my sallow, tired under-eyes.

And that formula is pretty dang good, if I do say so myself. The hero ingredient is, of course, vitamin C, specifically three forms of the powerful antioxidant to really enhance brightness and skin rejuvenation: a vitamin C complex of ascorbic acid, master antioxidant glutathione, and real gold; the stable and brightening ​​3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid. The oil-soluble form, called tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, notably pairs well with other types of vitamin C. Science jargon aside, just know that combining forms of vitamin C can help with the stability and efficacy of the product. For this eye cream in particular, I can certainly see the ingredients at work.

Then, for even more antioxidant abilities, the formula weaves in citrus bioflavonoids to fight free radicals, as well as hardy orange extract to further brighten the skin. Finally (and the kicker for me, personally), the eye cream contains light-reflecting yellow mineral pigments, which help to neutralize cool shadows and color correct the area. In fact, the product itself was inspired by banana powder, which has a yellow-golden hue to help brighten and conceal discoloration. That's exactly why the brand named it "Banana" Bright—contrary to what you might think, there are no banana extracts in this formula. The name simply pays homage to the makeup artist staple. 

Now, I wouldn't say this eye cream delivers full coverage; rather, I'd consider it "concealer lite," great for no-makeup days when I want to disguise my dark shadows without digging through my cosmetic bag. And honestly? I tend to stick to lightweight color correctors over concealers anyway, especially during peak humidity (hello, August!) when the less makeup I can layer on, the better.   

A little bit of eye cream goes a long way (I use just a tiny dab for each under-eye), so the $42 formula should last you a while. Plus, I can honestly say I wear less makeup because of this upgraded eye cream—and whenever I do crave a full-coverage look, my concealer glides on so much smoother.