Tatcha pearl eye cream before and after

“This is the absolute best eye cream I have ever used.”

Published on June 29, 2021

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One of the best ways to hone a fast morning routine is to track down products that take the place of two, like hand cream that includes sunscreen and BB cream that repairs skin as it covers. The trick is finding the ones that work, which is easier said than done—just take shampoo-conditioner-body wash hybrids. But according to shopper consensus, Tatcha's anti-aging concealer is a slam dunk.

If you haven't tried anything from the brand yet, its skincare is beloved by bold names like Meghan Markle and Drew Barrymore, along with Real Simple's own editors. Tatcha's Rice Polish has legions of fans, and shoppers speak with the same enthusiasm about the Pearl Tinted Eye Illuminating Treatment, which smoothes wrinkles and brightens circles both instantly and, gradually, permanently.

"Have never seen this dramatic improvement with any other product (and I've tried them all)," writes one shopper. "Dark circles and fine lines immediately disappeared." Another says that the treatment's ample dose of moisture leaves their undereyes looking brighter than ever before, and since it's so hydrating, there's no risk of the formula sinking into fine lines or cracking through the day.

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Most anti-aging treatments take weeks, if not months to show results, but reviewers note that they see the cream's lasting effects within days. Fine lines and dark circles fade to reveal bright, youthful skin, leading one person to dub it the best invention since mascara. Fighting words, but ones shoppers swear up and down is the truth.

"As a mother of three and as a result of poor sleep, I have really dark undereye circles and fine lines," writes a fan. "This has helped tremendously, and it's very easy to incorporate into my daily minimal makeup look. No caking, no settling into the lines, and the color looks good."

Those consequences are thanks to the formula's heavy-hitting ingredients: Hyaluronic acid plumps skin, the brand's proprietary trio of Japanese "anti-aging superfoods" brings in antioxidants, niacinamide brightens, dog-rose oil smooths, and royal jelly extract powerfully counters signs of aging. Shade-wise, the cream's three options range from a light beige to a peachy glow for tan-dark skin, a spectrum that shoppers note also covers their melasma.

While pricey, a rice-sized dot is enough to cancel out dark circles brought on by stress and lack of sleep—and that tiny amount works so well, shoppers swear they look like they're getting a solid eight hours of sleep (and rake in compliments saying as much from coworkers).

"This is the absolute best eye cream I have ever used," writes a last person of their "holy grail" find. "It's completely changed [my] dry, dull fine lines and darkness." If you're interested in shrinking your routine yet upping the benefits, try it for yourself.

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description

A tinted treatment that awakens your eyes and reduces the look of dark circles and wrinkles. This two-in-one makeup and treatment formula breaks up on application to deliver refreshing moisture and natural coverage for a well-rested look all day. Light-refracting pearl pigments work with Akoya pearl extract to restore radiance and address the three causes of under-eye darkness: thinning skin, blue undertones, and pigmentation. Dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles are visibly reduced by improved natural collagen production boosted by niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. Silk powder smooths the look of fine lines and imperfections, while a blend of botanical extracts protects your skin from irritants and pollution that cause signs of ageing. The lightweight cream formula is powered by hadasei-3, a proprietary trio of Japanese anti-ageing superfoods, for visible improvement in your overall complexion instantly and over time.

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I am a total sucker for those emails from beauty websites who list products which claim to give you a natural but beautiful face with the use of just 3 or 4 amazing products-selected just for me. I...

About reviewer (88 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


I STILL have mine and it STILL hasn't gone bad. I have very sensitive, reactive skin, so if it had, I would be suffering rashes and pimples. No bad smell, nothing. And the packaging has kept it...

About reviewer (125 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


Not one to wear concealer but wanting a little something more than my eye cream I got a couple of samples from Sephora before deciding it was worth the price for me to purchase it. I agree with...

About reviewer (995 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


I am very impressed with this cream it is a brightener NOT a concealer, if concealing is what you want/need/desire you will be dissatisfied with this cream. I use this at the very very top of...

About reviewer (101 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


I went through a few weeks of samples before deciding to purchase a full size recently..I love this product! There's a lot of mixed reviews, but I think there's a lot of expectations that this will...

About reviewer (239 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


I agree with many others on the fussiness of the product. I have found to use it without being weird and patchy I need to use an eye cream first, then this. I can just tap it out like normal and...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


This is a very light, cream-to-water with pigment under eye treatment. It does work as a concealer and it's very good for older eyes as it's not liable to crease. You use "a rice grain" amount and...

About reviewer (291 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairGrey, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


Amazing little product. I don't like using a lot of makeup, so this is good for me. While it's not a concealer, it works well for me as one. It brights up and soothes my dry under eye area. Plus,...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairGrey, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


This has become a staple in my morning routine and I use this everyday. Don't think of this as a concealer (which most people seem to think it is), but think of it as a tinted moisturizer for your...

About reviewer (275 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


Whoa! Surprised at the bad reviews of this because I love this illuminating eye treatment. First of all, it is an eye treatment. And it’s packed with some nice antioxidants. The base is a...

About reviewer (159 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown



I am a total sucker for those emails from beauty websites who list products which claim to give you a natural but beautiful face with the use of just 3 or 4 amazing products-selected just for me. I...

About reviewer (88 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


I STILL have mine and it STILL hasn't gone bad. I have very sensitive, reactive skin, so if it had, I would be suffering rashes and pimples. No bad smell, nothing. And the packaging has kept it...

About reviewer (125 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


Not one to wear concealer but wanting a little something more than my eye cream I got a couple of samples from Sephora before deciding it was worth the price for me to purchase it. I agree with...

About reviewer (995 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


I am very impressed with this cream it is a brightener NOT a concealer, if concealing is what you want/need/desire you will be dissatisfied with this cream. I use this at the very very top of...

About reviewer (101 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


I went through a few weeks of samples before deciding to purchase a full size recently..I love this product! There's a lot of mixed reviews, but I think there's a lot of expectations that this will...

About reviewer (239 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown




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What does rejuvenating eye cream do?

An ultra rich renewal cream containing polypeptides and vitamins to firm, rejuvenate, and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, as well as under eye dark circles.

Does under eye brightening cream work?

While eye cream has its benefits, it can't do much for reducing undereye puffiness or diminishing dark circles. While eye creams help undereye puffiness, the results are temporary — and require caffeine. "If the eye cream has a high concentration of caffeine, you can temporarily minimize eye puffiness," says Jaliman.