Filorga Time-Filler 5-XP Eye Cream: an honest review

Filorga, a France-based brand founded by a doctor Michel Tordjam, has long been committed to creating scientifically proven and clinically tested skin solutions, resulting in innovations that have won the approval of skin care experts and beauty enthusiasts alike. An example of this is Filorga’s best-selling Time-Filler 5-XP Eye Cream ($55). Notably, the formula incorporates the brand’s signature New Cellular Encapsulated Factors (NCEF) complex, which contains active components found in a mesotherapy injection¹, as well as the same powerful anti-aging heroes in its sister product, the Filorga Time-Filler 5-XP Cream.

Proving its effective combination of ingredients, the Time-Filler Eye Cream claims immediate results – and a clinical trial conducted by the brand found that the majority of participants saw a reduced appearance of wrinkles and fine lines in just one application. week. As with most beauty products that claim instant results, I filled the promise of this eye cream with both curiosity and skepticism. So I put it to the test to find out if it could live up to its claims. Ahead, my full review of the product.

My skin

Admittedly, I haven’t always paid close attention to my under-eye area. But now that I’m in my 30s, I’ve come to terms with the idea of ​​eye creams—and while I’ve come to embrace the rapid passage of time rather than fear it, the inevitable changes of age have become everything. the clearer. Below that: the appearance of my eyes, which radiate a certain tiredness even after eight hours of shut-eye, and which show the hallmarks of years of staring at my phone and computer screen.

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And it turns out that your thirties are the best time to consider incorporating eye cream into your skincare routine. As a board-certified dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD, FACMS, FAAD, previously told Well+Good: “By age 30, ceramide production drops by 46 percent, and we lose about one perfect portion of our collagen each year,” adding: “many have had enough damage from the sun or the environment to cause visible signs of aging, and how you treat your skin – by promoting or preventing damage – determines how you age. Which is to say, there’s no better time than now for this 30-year-old to consider eye cream – and the Filorga 5-XP Eye Cream couldn’t have come at a more opportune time.

The formula

When formulating this eye cream, Filorga sought to create a product that tackles the five different types of wrinkles in one fell swoop. As mentioned, it contains the NCEF complex. According to the brand, the NCEF complex contains the same ingredients as in a mesotherapy injection², which delivers a dose of hyaluronic acid—a hydrating ingredient that dermatologists often recommend for under-eye wrinkles—and a blend of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and coenzymes to boost collagen and elastin production. According to the brand, the ingredients are encapsulated in liposomes, which help push the product into the skin layers without needles or pain.

The eye cream also contains orchid stem cells³ and extract from sea ​​fennel⁴, a natural retinol alternative, for additional anti-aging benefits. It also contains peptides, an ingredient that has been proven to be quite effective in reducing wrinkles. For example, in a 2019 study of 22 women over the age of 40, participants saw this significant improvements in skin wrinkles after just two weeks⁵ of the topical application of peptides. The formula is rounded out with Persian Silk Tree Bark extract, which is said to help minimize the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.

The primary purpose of the eye cream is to address and prevent signs of aging. It also provides an extra incentive to apply it to the skin around your eyes. It contains a combination of provitamin B5 and matrikine peptide, which condition and nourish dry, brittle or damaged lashes.

My first impressions of the Filorga Time-Filler 5-XP Eye Cream

When I applied the Time-Filler Eye Cream under my eyes, I was immediately struck by the texture. It doesn’t have the thick consistency of many moisturizing eye creams; it was lightweight with the consistency of pudding, which was nice to apply around my eyes. The cream absorbed quickly into my skin and was easy to spread, even if I applied more than a pea-sized amount.

The cream immediately made the skin around my eyes look more hydrated, and the subtle cooling sensation was a surprising but welcome bonus. It also does not affect the makeup; rather, it helps create a smooth base on which makeup can be applied seamlessly. At least it has a subtle perfume-like scent, which may be a trade-off for some people with sensitive skin (or noses). However, the scent is not unpleasant at all, and once I worked the product into my skin, I couldn’t smell it anymore.

My experience using the Filorga Time-Filler 5-XP Eye Cream

As recommended by Filorga, I used the eye cream twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, as the last step of my skincare routine. I followed the same routine for a week and during this trial period I experienced no irritation whatsoever, which is a win for my often temperamental, combination skin. After the weeklong trial, the skin around my eyes felt more hydrated and softer – and it managed to offset some of the effects of late nights, especially puffiness.

Final Verdict: Is the Filorga Time-Filler 5-XP Eye Cream Worth It?

Time will only tell if the 5-XP Eye Cream can soften the creases under my eyes, but it has proven to be a worthwhile consideration in my skincare routine. Not only did it make my eyes look smoother, fuller and softer, but it also helped tackle extra bags under my eyes. It also fit seamlessly into my daily routine, and dare I say, even improved it. After just a week of using this product, my makeup became much smoother under my eyes, resulting in a more seamless look, whereas in the past it would have looked wrinkled and cakey.

Overall, I think Filorga’s 5-XP Eye Cream is a solid moisturizing eye cream, thanks to its lightweight, fast-absorbing yet deeply hydrating formula. With continued use I am confident I will see more visible results.