It’s a known fact that the skin under our eyes is very different from the skin on any other part of our bodies. As you read this review, gently run the tips of your fingers under your eyes and you’ll realise that the skin here is extremely delicate. In fact, it’s said to be at least ten times thinner than the skin anywhere else on your body.
As we age and lose collagen, this already fine skin gets even thinner. The signs of ageing are made even more pronounced by the fact that this very delicate part of your skin has very few sebaceous glands which, ultimately, means the area under your eyes is very difficult to keep moisturised. That’s why the dreaded signs of ageing appear here first before anywhere else on your body. So for an eye balm to be worth your time and money it must do at least three essential things; it has to be able to deal with moisture loss, skin laxity and free radical damage.
But, you may ask, why an eye balm and not a simple and effective all-purpose skin cream? The answer is that the main difference is that a balm doesn’t require the use of water. So, in theory at least, the balm can be totally natural and contain only the ingredients necessary for protecting and moisturising the skin. After trying many eye balms on the market and, admittedly, being left somewhat unimpressed by what is on offer, we were alerted to EB1 Triple Correction Eye Balm from Patricks. Described as a ‘game changing’ product, EB1 is part of Patricks’ new skin care range that includes hyper-concentrated formulations, next-generation clinical technologies and pharmaceutical-grade active ingredients, which, according to Patricks, are clinically proven to make a significant improvement in the health and appearance of the skin.
As the flagship product in the new skin care range, EB1 is created with an anti-ageing formula which moisturises the area under eyes area without leaving any greasy residue. EB1 aims to protect, nourish and revive the skin through a powerful cocktail of anti-irritants, anti-inflammatory, vitamins and antioxidants. EB1’s active ingredients include Sodium Hyaluronate 1%, Revivyl, Syn-Eye, Wild Chamomile, Persian Silk Tree, Vitamin C and E, Apple Extract, Syn-Coll, Green Tea, Haloxyl, Red Marine Algae.
Somewhat sceptical over the bold claims made for this balm, we nonetheless decided to trial EB1 and put the product to the test. And after ten days of regular use we were sold. EB1 Triple Correction Eye Balm’s astonishingly effective triple correction technology did a remarkable job of targeting the tell-tale lines and dark circles that are often the result of late nights and lack of sleep. Applying the balm was as effortless and hassle free as you can ever hope for; simply roll the balm under the eyes and you’re done. A cinch to apply quickly after a late night or long haul flight. We were also pleasantly surprised to find that EB1 Triple Correction Eye Balm is free from Parabens, Sulfates and Phthalates and is 100 percent Vegan.
Before the tenth day we could visibly see the difference in our skins firmness, lack of puffiness and reduced moisture loss. Excellent. Priced at just £60.00, EB1 Triple Correction Eye Balm is remarkably effective eye balm that does exactly what it intends. A highly recommended purchase.
