SkinCeuticals AOX+ Eye Gel

Yes — those are two of its main targets. Caffeine helps reduce the look of under-eye bags, butcher's broom extract softens the appearance of puffiness, and the vitamin C antioxidant blend helps brighten the look of dark circles. Many people notice fresher, less tired-looking eyes within the first week.

It's an antioxidant eye treatment that protects the delicate eye area from free-radical damage while visibly improving puffiness, dark circles, fine lines and signs of fatigue. Its stabilised vitamin C, phloretin and ferulic acid deliver up to 8x more environmental protection than a single antioxidant.

A basic eye cream mainly hydrates. AOX+ Eye Gel is a lightweight, fast-absorbing treatment that actively defends the skin with antioxidants while tackling puffiness and dark circles. If your eye area is very dry, you can layer a richer eye cream on top.

Each morning, dispense half a pump onto your fingertips and gently pat it below the eyes, at the outer corners and along the brow bone. Keep at least 3mm from the eyes, avoiding the eyelid, the inner corners near the tear duct and directly under the brow bone. Follow with an eye SPF.

Yes. Use AOX+ Eye Gel in the morning for antioxidant protection; if you use a retinol eye product, keep that for the evening. You can layer a moisturiser or richer eye cream over the gel if you need extra hydration.

Yes, it's suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Because it's applied carefully around — not on — the eye, it's generally fine for contact lens wearers, but if you have very reactive or allergy-prone eyes, patch test first and introduce it gradually.

It's completely normal for the gel to darken from a straw colour to amber over time as the vitamin C is exposed to air and light. This doesn't affect how well it works.

Many people notice reduced puffiness and brighter eyes within the first week, with improvements in fine lines and dark circles becoming more visible from around 8 weeks. For the best antioxidant and anti-ageing benefits, use daily for at least 12 weeks.

AOX+ Eye Gel is retinoid-free, but as it contains active ingredients including vitamin C we're not able to give individual medical advice. We always recommend checking with your GP, midwife or a qualified skincare professional before using any active skincare during pregnancy or breastfeeding.