Innisfree Orchid Eye Cream Review [In-Depth]
If you’re looking for a non-greasy, moisturizing and fast-absorbing eye cream that’s not only great for hydration but also for a bit of anti-aging, look no further. The Innisfree Orchid Eye Cream is a really great k beauty staple!
I’ve been using the same jar for almost a year (wait - is that even sanitary?) and have been really enjoying it. Here is my in-depth Innisfree Orchid Eye Cream review! Let me know if you try it out down below in the comments :).
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Innisfree Orchid Eye Cream Review: Quick Facts
Formulation: Paraben-free and cruelty-free
Potential irritants: Has fragrance listed as an ingredient, as well as 5 other ingredients listed that are bad for oily skin: Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Butyrospermum Parkii, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid
Texture A denser cream at first, but warms up and is easily worked into the skin. Only a small amount is needed so the product lasts a long time. Can be used under make-up and SPF during the day, or used as a nighttime eye cream.
Scent: Subtle floral scent; natural
Packaging: Simple and sleek purple plastic jar with a twist top matte jar lid.
Price: ~$30 CAD
Where to buy: Amazon, local H-Marts/Asian grocery stores
Pros: A medium thickness eye cream that sinks into the skin well leaving it hydrated and moisturized. Includes an ‘expertly formulated Jeju Orchidelixir’ that improves the texture of skin and brightens the complexion. You only need a small amount per application so the product can last around 3+ months, great value for money.
Cons: It is supposedly for all skin types however there are quite a few ingredients that are bad for oily skin. Contains fragrance which could be an irritant.
About the Innisfree Orchid Eye Cream
The Innisfree website notes that the Jeju Orchid Eye Cream is an early-action cream that uses Orchidelixir to help brighten the skin around the eyes whilst strengthening, smoothing and nourishing the delicate skin too. The eye cream contains hyaluronic acid which is used to revitalize the skin around the eyes for healthier and brighter skin.
Innisfree Orchid Eye Cream Ingredients
WATER / AQUA / EAU, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, SQUALANE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX / COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA / CIRE DE CARNAUBA, NIACINAMIDE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, C14-22 ALCOHOLS, STEARIC ACID, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, PALMITIC ACID, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPANEDIOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, POLYACRYLATE-13, C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, FRAGRANCE / PARFUM, POLYISOBUTENE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, XANTHAN GUM, DISODIUM EDTA, ADENOSINE, POLYSORBATE 20, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, MYRISTIC ACID, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, CAFFEINE, HYALURONIC ACID, LAURIC ACID, BETAINE, GLUCOSE, ORCHID EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, TOCOPHEROL
Innisfree Orchid Eye Cream Application
Step 1: Complete your usual cleansing routine, apply toner and serum as usual.
Step 2: Take a small pea shaped amount of eye cream on your ring finger, gently pat the product into the undereyes area and around orbital bone. Avoid the eyelids.
Step 3: If there is any excess product, apply to smile lines.
Step 4: Apply moisturizer to the rest of your face.
Tip: Allow your products to absorb into the skin for about 5-10 minutes before makeup (or going to bed) so your skincare won’t pill up or get rubbed off on your pillows.
Innisfree Orchid Eye Cream Review: Pros
The texture of this eye cream is really great if you have dry or normal skin. It’s a bit on the thicker side but very emollient (but not greasy) and absorbs easily into the skin. It’s pretty hydrating and wears well under makeup. The feel of it is really comfortable on my skin and it hasn’t caused any Milia issues for me.
The ingredient list is also pretty good for the price point, with Squalane and Niacinamide pretty early in the list. While I haven’t noticed any changes in fine lines around the eyes or experienced any of the claimed brightening effects - I can feel the difference around my eye area when I’m getting lazy with eye creams.
Cons
The orchid extract is so far down the ingredient list it’s likely less than 1% of the actual formula. I expected more for a line that’s named after this ingredient, however - using too many natural ingredients in skincare products don’t always mean it’s better for you.
It doesn’t have a strong scent and is just a light floral fragrance, but if you’re sensitive to fragrances in general I would steer away and try maybe the new-ish Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter (this is a good korean eye cream for milia prone skin).
Innisfree Orchid Eye Cream Review Summary
All in all I would recommend this eye cream to those looking for a medium thickness, hydrating but non-sticky eye cream.
The texture is really fantastic, wears well under makeup and it comes at a great price point for the amount of product you get (you only need a tiny bit at a time. You likely won’t be seeing much brightening/anti-aging effects from this but it will be really great for basic moisturization needs!
Let me know if you decide to try it down below!
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