I love a good antioxidant. I’ve been evangelizing about vitamin C for years, noting that despite its mercurial nature, when it works well, the ingredient is incredibly effective at brightening and lightening hyperpigmentation. That brings me to the Beauty Stat vitamin-C eye cream, which Strategist writer Dominique Pariso says has had a noticeable effect on her hereditary dark circles. “I can honestly say that the product has made my eyes look closer to perfect,” she says, noting that the formulation — 5 percent encapsulated L-ascorbic acid and hydrating hyaluronic acid — and velvety finish makes for the ideal brightening eye cream. This does come at a cost. Typically, the eye cream is $65, but today you can grab it for half the price at Amazon and Ulta. I haven’t seen it this cheap in a long while, so I wouldn’t wait.
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