Black Tea is a fluid serum contour that provides a “corset” effect in the delicate eye area to achieve a firmer and more elevated appearance.
The brand’s Black Tea Complex joins Dual Action Peptide and Goji Extract to improve elasticity, minimize signs of puffiness, fine lines and crow’s feet, and promote a smoother, more youthful appearance.
The formula acts as a solution for loss of firmness and elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles, as well as dullness and uneven texture. The result is eyes that appear younger, radiant and wide awake.
It’s like a morning mini facelift. Once dry, the serum visibly tightens the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines.
While those firming effects don’t last forever, the antioxidants present help prevent future lines and wrinkles from forming.
The moisturizing liquid is completely absorbed, leaving skin dry to the touch, so it’s not too heavy to put under a moisturizer and sunscreen.
It’s time to take a look at your ingredient list, which will give us a more objective view of what the product can actually do.
And since you like to take care of your contour, we recommend that you take a look at this article in which we have synthesized the best eye contours for women of 40 years .
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Fresh Black Tea Firming Eye Serum Review
- Glycerin : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Butylene Glycol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Pentylene Glycol : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Jojoba Oil PEG-150 Esters : Its trade name is Florasolvs, an ethoxylated hydrogenated jojoba wax and the most water soluble form of jojoba available. This versatile emollient functions as a secondary emulsifier, provides viscosity adjustments in hair care formulations and solubilization of fragrance oil in aqueous solutions.
- Methyl Gluceth-20 : Analyzed in the anti-wrinkle cream Summum RX Cream from Cumlaude .
- PEG-6 Caprylic / Capric Glycerides : Tested in Sensilis Ritual Care Micellar Water .
- Acacia Senegal Gum : Tested in Cien’s Orchid Wrinkle Filler .
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract : Analyzed in Lab Series Future Rescue Repair Serum .
- Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate : Analyzed in the Oskia Eye Wonder eye contour .
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Leaf Extract : Analyzed in SkinMedics TNS Essential Serum serum .
- Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract : Litchi extract works against the negative signs of aging with its ability to inhibit collagenase, elastase, and hyaluronidase, while also having the highest level of activity for collagen growth rate. This product promotes elasticity, firmness, flexibility, moisture retention and tightness of the skin. Reduces fine lines, wrinkles and sagging. Prevents against UVB-induced hyperpigmentation.
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 : Analyzed in the Nutreplus Triple Action eye contour .
- Tocopheryl Acetate : Analyzed in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men as Tocopherol Acetate.
- Tocopherol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream as Tocopherol Acetate.
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane : Analyzed in the eye contour of Génifique Yeux Light Pearl by Lancôme .
- Carbomer : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- PEG-150 : Tested on Decleor’s Harmonie Calm eye contour .
- Sorbitol : Analyzed in Mercadona’s Sisbela eye contour .
- Sodium Hydroxide : Analyzed in Fiori di Cipria’s anti-wrinkle cream for men .
- Parfum (Fragrance) .
- Rhizobian Gum : Tested in Cien’s Orchid Wrinkle Filler .
- Maltodextrin : Tested in Lancaster’s Skin Therapy eye contour .
- Algin : Analyzed in the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye contour .
- Xanthan Gum : Tested in L’Oreal Men Expert’s Vita Lift 5 Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Adenosine : Analyzed in the eye contour Génifique Yeux Light Pearl by Lancôme .
- Polyvinyl Alcohol : Analyzed in Martiderm’s Epigence 145 anti-wrinkle cream .
- Cellulose Gum : Analyzed in Repavar anti-stretch mark cream .
- Citric Acid : Analyzed in Fiori di Cipria’s anti-wrinkle cream for men .
- Sodium Metabisulfite : Analyzed in Shiseido Men’s Active Energizing Concentrate anti-wrinkle cream for men .
- Diamond Powder : Diamond powder gently exfoliates skin to remove dead skin and surface blemishes. It is also used as a brightener and optical diffuser to reflect light and illuminate an area.
- Sodium Benzoate : Analyzed in the Nuxellence de Nuxe eye contour .
- Potassium Sorbate : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Hydroxyethylcellulose : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Sodium Citrate : Tested in L’Oreal Men Expert’s Vita Lift 5 Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Biotin : Analyzed in Filorga’s Ultralifting Lift Designer serum .
- Phenoxyethanol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Linalool : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Citronellol : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Geraniol : Analyzed in Decleor’s Harmonie Calm eye contour .
Fresh Black Tea Firming Eye Serum analysis summary
One of Fresh’s most popular lines is the Black Tea range, which was specifically designed to address the signs of aging and is marketed as one of their premier anti-aging lines.
Within this range is this firming serum. This product was created to provide what the brand describes as a “corset” effect under the eye area.
This firming effect is basically given by the Easyliance compound, a natural tightener made up of Xanthan gum and Acacia Senegal gum, which offers an almost immediate lifting effect.
This compound is not present in a high concentration, so its effect will not be spectacular. And of course, as soon as it is washed from the skin, the effect will be lost.
Another active ingredient that adds some firmness is lychee extract, which joins with goji berry extract to increase the presence of natural collagen in the skin, which can increase firmness and ultimately reduce skin wrinkles
Present, of course, is black tea extract, an antioxidant that improves skin elasticity . Followed by another antioxidant, blackberry extract that helps increase collagen as well.
To finish off the actives, there is a double action peptide: Helps reduce the appearance of bags under the eyes while smoothing the eye contour for a more defined look.
The blend of ingredients work together to firm and hydrate the skin, creating a smoother eye counter.
What we don’t like so much about Fresh’s formula is that it has perfume, several fragrance ingredients, and a good amount of preservatives , as well as an irritating ingredient.
Most of them are in low concentrations, but still have a cumulative effect on the skin and the body. Especially taking into account the delicate area on which we are going to apply it, so close to the eyes.
Housed in a small opaque glass bottle equipped with a practical pump dispenser, it dispenses the product drop by drop without wasting.
This serum must be applied to clean skin, which means that this step must follow the cleanser and exfoliator.
As you apply, gently press the formula into the eye area with your ring finger to ensure that the product is being absorbed through the skin.
Make sure to use it in the morning and at night for the best results.
The serum instantly hardens after application and provides a subtle yet instant firming effect.
The formulation is slightly moisturizing, but if you have very dry skin problems, you will surely need extra hydration. Still, it is recommended for all skin types.
The aroma is very mild, we could only catch a mixture of tea and blackberry.
In short, it has visible results in terms of firmness and wrinkle reduction, but some things fail, such as perfume, irritant and preservatives.
Alternative
If you prefer an option that minimizes the presence of preservatives, feel free to try Nezeni’s eye contour. It is made with natural ingredients, no irritants and with a low level of preservatives.
Apart from this, its assets are somewhat more concentrated, and it also creates a lifting effect after use. So if we have to choose, we have it clear, we will stay with Nezeni.
Kathie Sand always saw the world of beauty as the terrain on which to build her professional career, a goal that was clear to her when she was only 15 years old. Her great concern to expand knowledge led her to settle in Paris where she studied hand in hand with the best beauty professionals and with the most advanced techniques for skin care.