Rapid Reduction Serum

I don't often write reviews, it has to be really good or really bad for me to write one, and surprise it’s a… good one! My eye bags have been aging me (thanks perimenopause). I always look exhausted (which I am, but that's not information I want known, however my traitorous under-eyes have been broadcasting it to the entire world without my consent). I have a lower bleph scheduled because why not surgically alter my face to fit some made up beauty standard? But while I wait for my date with a scalpel I needed something to keep me from spiraling down the “am I really that old?!?” Rabbit hole. Enter Plexaderm. I was skeptical, especially at that price point. Nothing stings quite like spending real money on something that doesn't work and still looking tired. But I caved, tried it, and I am happy to report my puffy bags have been basically obliterated. Temporarily, unfortunately. If this lasted forever I could cancel the surgery and take a nice vacation on the savings, but alas, Italy will have to wait. It does last all day though, so better than nothing. The middle photo is unedited, which if you couldn’t tell it’s my after shot, (because I've learned not to trust my own perception of how good I look). I stood in the same spot for both photos so the lighting would be consistent. Ten minutes apart. The serum goes on right after I shower (I found it plumps up the surrounding area, which helps), and I apply it with a Q-tip for control. When I use my fingers I end up with weird tightened divots at the outer corners and suddenly I look like a lizard who is also tired. Not the goal. It does have a slightly powdery finish and will flake if I touch it after it dries, so hands off. It also flakes a little with sunscreen and imagine it would with foundation as well (I just do tinted SPF, nothing heavy), but patting it on instead of rubbing fixes that. I can feel it working, there's a drying sensation and a subtle pull. If you're neurodivergent, that might bother you. I am, and I've classified it as survivable, but worth mentioning. One quirk: it does something a little weird to my crow's feet when I smile, it makes the wrinkles look wider, like they're more like ravens than crows. Doesn't bother me, but I wish I'd taken a before smile shot for science. Bottom line: it works. I look my age. I'm not broadcasting my exhaustion to strangers anymore. I'm happy.

Baggy eyes made me look like a Basset Hound. This makes me look 20 years younger - no bags under the eyes. Don't expect it to last more than a day - always good to wash it off in the shower and apply a fresh dab under the eyes. Don't gob it. Use tiny dabs and work it in like a quick smear over the needed area. Over application does nothing more but cake excess on your skin. Work it in carefully. In about 15 minutes - no more bags. You can apply touch up dabs as needed. Buy the tube - much better deal and easier to apply than the push dispenser.

I like Plexaderm it works on my eye bags , just a pin head amount needed to apply gently and allowed to dry . My only small concern is why the product is still not developed with a tint , due to leaving a white under eye residue if you apply a little too much . This product is very popular they need to put more research into improving the white residue but it works well for a few hours decreasing the puffiness around eyes . Yes it is still a little pricey , but improves appearance .

I bought this after seeing different advertisements about how it could be used around the eyes, forehead, face, and mouth and it could last for several hours. Instructions said to use a little bit. However, it didn't last long when I only used a little. When I put more on it lasts about 4 or 5 hours. Also, says to not use with makeup. But it is orange color. So, if you don't want sections of your face looking orange, you will need makeup. But then it dries faster and flakes more. It is hard to get the right balance. Pro: It did work around eyes and forehead for a while for me and I do have some deep wrinkles there. They were almost invisible for a while. Cons: Cost a lot for a little tube, you have to use a lot if you are trying to mask deep wrinkles for a longer period, and it makes you look orange which reminds me of the Willy Wonka Oompa Loompas. I am light skinned and it definitely made me look orange where I put it on. It, also, did not work at all on my lower face and near my mouth where I have less issues with only small fine line wrinkles but that could be because I have to talk a lot in my job and it doesn't can't stay tight long. They could have picked a better color and then no make up would be needed and it would be nice if less of the product has to be used which would probably make it worth the price.

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