Caudalie Vinoperfect Eye Cream is 20% off on Prime Day

I have bad news (for myself): I’m having trouble sleeping. (Does anyone have really Are you getting enough sleep these days?) And, as you can guess, you can see it in my eyes. If I don’t get enough zzzs, I’m usually left with those infamous designer bags under the eyes. But now I notice more dark circles than usual. I’m working on my sleep problem (magnesium, baby!), but in the meantime I need some reinforcement. Enter: Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream with Niacinamide (normally $55, now $45), my new holy grail for faking a restful eight hours of sleep when I need it most.

Good news for my fellow insomniacs: the French eye cream and all of the brand’s luxury skincare products are 20 percent off on Amazon Prime Day, which takes place on July 16 and 17.

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How it works:

When it comes to Caudalie, grapes are like gold. AllegedlyIn the past, young women who used to work in French vineyards would rub grape juice on their faces and hands, which helped combat the damage caused by long hours of work in the sun. Caudalie took this knowledge and studied the skin benefits of the extract. Since 1999, the French brand has been using these active ingredients and calls the vine “an inexhaustible treasure of benefits and riches.”

Particularly for the Vinoperfect Brightening Eye Cream, the grape-based hero ingredient is viniferine, which has been shown to 62 times more effective than vitamin C. It also contains caffeine, a known ingredient that visibly wakes up the eyes (and my brain in the morning), and my favorite, niacinamide.

For the uninformed: niacinamide helps with skin texture and discoloration, among other things. Because it is versatile, suitable for all skin types and gentle on the skin, it complements many other skin care ingredients. “Niacinamide is a well-studied antioxidant that nearly approximates the amount of published scientific research we have on retinoids and L-ascorbic acid [vitamin C] in terms of substantiated benefits,” Loretta Ciraldo, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Dr. Loretta Skincare, previously told Well+Good, calling it a “very skin-loving ingredient.” Gentle yet powerful, no wonder I like it.

My honest review:

First off, I love the vehicle the eye cream comes in, a tube and a ceramic applicator. While I have many favorite eye creams that come in jars, I can’t emphasize enough how much easier (not to mention more hygienic) it is to apply an eye cream without having to dip my fingers in a bathtub. The spherical ceramic tip is naturally cold, making the application experience completely soothing. I look forward to applying it every evening and morning. After a few days of regular use, I saw improvement in my under-eye circles. My eyes looked brighter and less tired, despite still working on my sleep schedule.

Now the niacinamide aspect. I have noticed that when I use a skin care product that contains this ingredient, my skin looks nourished unbelievable. (See: my Alastin A-Luminate review). While I’ve been a fan of Caudalie’s other products for a long time (the Beauty Elixir, hello!), this eye cream is a beloved new addition to my eye care lineup. This is definitely one I want to keep in stock long after I run out. In fact, I can’t wait to see what my eyes will look like after extended use. I have more fine lines in my area these days and some pigmentation that could use some help. But if I could bet money on the Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Eye Cream, I would.

What other reviewers say

I’m not the only one who is a fan. “I have mature skin, crow’s feet, dark circles and bags under the eyes. I have noticed that the bags around my eyes have reduced and the dark circles have become lighter. The eye cream has a cooling ceramic applicator which helps with the bags under the eyes and provides great relief. It instantly hydrates and cools my under eyes. I really love this product,” writes one customer on the Caudalie site.

Another said: “I’ve only been using this for less than a month and have already seen such a big difference! I’m going to buy it again in the near future and have already bought the other eye cream for my mum. The applicator is fantastic too. “

Regardless of your sleep schedule, don’t sleep on this eye cream. Get yours here for 20 percent off at Amazon during Prime Day on July 16-17.