Overall Review Rating of this Murad Eye Cream: 35/100
This expensive cream makes astounding claims to reduce dark circles underneath the eyes by over 59% and to reduce puffiness by up to 50% on average. Murad Lighten and Brighten Eye Cream is making very large claims with this product. Not designed to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, this is not your complete anti aging solution, but if these claims hold up to our testing, it certainly could be a recommended part of your daily routine.
For this product we wanted to compile a large customer base, so we gathered 34 consumers willing to test and use this product for a period of 8 weeks. While this was rather pricey for testing, we wanted to give this product a real chance to prove these claims. Well it did not take long to realize this product’s claims were not substantiated. Through four weeks, testers reported little to no results, none. The only reports of change during that period of time was a minor outbreak on the skin. Clogged pores and other small bumps were noticed by nearly a third of the testers.
Our Impression
After six weeks of using this cream we did begin to notice some reduction in puffiness and darkness under the eyes. The claims of 59% and 50% are comical in retrospect, in fact the numbers that we saw were closer to 10% reduction. The irritation and breakout that was experienced was noted, but not alarming as many powerful and effective treatments will cause a reaction, but this did not result in the skins renewal if itself. It simply remained as an ongoing side effect during our eight week testing period.
Recommendation
At $75 per 0.5 oz, we are not going to recommend this to you at all. The supply provided by the bottle is just under 30 days of use and it took us close to the full 60 days to realize the benefits. It is just too costly for any serious consideration. As is the case with many expensive eye creams, they inflate the price to account for the lack of reorders and in hopes of convincing you of its quality based solely on price. Fortunately, we are here to steer you in another direction…stay away from this one, waste of time and money.