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Arbonne RE9 Advanced Eye Crème - I Tried It!

by Grace Gold (Subscribe to Grace Gold's posts)
Posted Apr 22nd 2010 at 7:00AM  
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Arbonne's newest eye cream contains a blend of 9 anti-aging botanicals. Courtesy photo.



I've never met an eye cream I didn't want to try.

No matter how many times I've been disappointed or let down, the promise of a rejuvenating cushion of moisture that brightens up my eyes makes me hope that this time, things will be different.

So it was with great curiosity and a little cynicism that I approached Arbonne's RE9 Advanced Eye Crème.

We recently covered the direct-sales brand's skincare revamp, to a brand new line based on nine anti-aging botanicals blended together. One of the star ingredients is a stabilized version of Vitamin C, which Arbonne claims is especially potent in delivering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to sun and age-wearied skin.

The first thing I noticed right off the bat is the luxurious silkiness of the eye cream; it felt soothing and comforting to apply to eyes both in the morning and at night. (Though for $55 a pop, it had better feel luxurious.) It also has a delicate citrus fragrance which reminds me of the scent of a fancy spa facial.

The satiny texture of the cream made it an ideal base underneath my concealer, which I found glided over the treated area and blended more easily -- those tiny snags and crevices that my makeup tends to catch in were a non-issue. Yet the cream wasn't so thick so as to make the concealer settle into fine lines a couple hours later; rather, it just acted like a sheer, gossamer layer between skin and concealer.

I was hooked. I even found a dab applied at the end of the day helped refresh me for dinner plans.

As for the standout ingredients, think squalane, alfalfa seed extract, ginseng root, rosemary leaf and orange peel oils and clover flower extract.

After several weeks of use, I'm enjoying a noticeably softer feel to my eye area, along with a gentle firming and softening of fine lines.

The one thing I didn't see any change in? Dark circles. Thanks for the genetics, Mom.


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jcbrod1, 4-25-2010, 12:23PM

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jcbrod1

i have found that anything Avon is total garbage. i wish these avons reps or whatever would stay off of here becasue this is not for solicitation

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Softmogu, 5-13-2010, 8:43AM

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Softmogu

This isn't Avon...it's ARBONNE. BIG DIFFERENCE. Avon is junk, Arbonne is NOT.

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Mimi, 8-01-2010, 3:45PM

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Mimi

@Softmogu

I completely agree! I have used this eye creme and it works miraculously! Arbonne is DEFINITELY an amazing company!!

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sw032982, 4-25-2010, 12:35PM

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sw032982

Not a solicitor just a very good customer. By the way... My Consultant is great and love Mary Kays products.. Her products sell themselves.. Plus if you go on my girls website she gives discounts on orders and you get free virtual makeovers...

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Sue, 4-25-2010, 1:37PM

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Sue

I, too, had genetic-caused dark circles under my eyes, almost a chocolate brown. I had to have laser eye surgery for another reason and was offered to have the circles removed. What a miracle! The cost, which wasn't a heckuva lot, was a minor thing compared to my new look! I highly recommend to the writer of this article that she check out the laser treatment!

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Tad, 4-25-2010, 2:42PM

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Tad

I have used Clarins Eye Gel for 20 years and think it's the best product around for puffiness and dark circle. It's not at all greasy like the creams and absorbs beautifully. Even after I hadmy eyes done I've continued to use it. It's wonderful! Not cheap either...but wonderful!

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Krissy, 4-25-2010, 2:52PM

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Krissy

I love Arbonne. I have tried the RE9 line. and i really like all of it. They are kinda pricey....but worth it. Ive tried Mary Kay products also. They are good too. Mary Kay seems to be a little bit cheaper than Arbonne. I personally like Arbonne a little bit better than Mary Kay products.

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anita, 4-25-2010, 4:00PM

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well i have tried arbonne products but they are too expensive for me besides i found that a tube of hemeroide ointment does the same thing as that eye cream AND it lasts forever

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Guest, 11-18-2010, 12:45PM

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That hemorrhoid cream your using on your eyes is petroleum based. Petroleum is a fancy word for refined crude oil. So basically, all that junk that was spilling into the gulf a few months ago is what your slathering around your eyes. Thanks, but no thanks.

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Kara, 4-25-2010, 6:25PM

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Want to get rid of dark circles forget the eye cream stop drinking like a fish- drinking might be genetic and if you drink you can be pretty sure circles will follow so I guess you can say thats genetic lol

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Sara, 4-25-2010, 8:01PM

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Arbonne is Premium Swiss Skin Care, you are going to see results, have really beneficial and healthy products. Not to name names but a lot of the "cheap" companies use animal products and bi-products in the their cosmetics. No matter what brand you choose, be sure to check out the label. Mineral oil and petrolatum are NOT beneficial for your skin, rather natural oils actually are, also alcohol and fragrance are terrible for sensitive skin and if you have eczema, psorasis, or sensitive skin, get ahol of an Arbonne consultant at www.arbonne.com go to locate a consultant and Arbonne will automatically set you up with a consultant in YOUR area so you can meet with them in person! I know you will love these products, and Arbonne is so confident that you will too, they give you a 45 DAY money back guarantee.

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Shayne, 4-26-2010, 11:42PM

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I too love Arbonne. It really does what it says. I have been using the RE9 for 3 yrs now and my skin feels so much more hydrated. The texture of my skin has changed. I have a smoother more even look. I joined as a member and get 20% off all product so it is worth it.

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Stephanie Laurie, 4-27-2010, 6:19PM

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Arbonne is definitely my holy grail of products. All of the products are very high quality - show the ingredients to your doctor or naturopath! Hair care, baby care, my husband has even started using products (miracle from God)... And they are completely vegan. The pricing is cheaper than many high-end brands, and they last up to a year.

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Jess A, 4-28-2010, 4:04AM

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Here here to Sara's comment! Only not just the cheaper companies use questionable ingredients, the much much more expensive ones do as well! All ARBONNE products are top rate in my books and this new Re9 Advanced Eye cream is my all time favorite! I have known it to help with Dark circles, but everyone is different & it is a fact that you need to wait around 40 days to see the full effects any product may give, so the writer of this article may just need to wait a liitle longer for her dark circles to diminish! As somone mentioned B4 any number of diet or lifestyle choices can cause these as well! Personally, I have had a huge reduction in the many fine lines I had around my eyes as well as pigmentation marks I had under my eyes since the mask of pregnancy, and even on those days when I feel terribly sleep deprived my eyes dont show it thanks to this Fabulous product! Honestly the only Eye cream that has ever worked for me!

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Stephanie, 4-28-2010, 10:21AM

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Yes, Arbonne will probably cost me more money.....only because I am going to want to buy EVERYTHING they make! Their stuff is amazing! I can't get over it! Never before has a product made me WANT to wash my face at night, no matter how tired I am. Pros: After my discount, Arbonne ends up being the same amount or cheaper than what I was paying for; theoretically, it comes out cheaper bc it will last me longer than the creams and washes I was buying every two months at $30+ a pop. Second, I would much rather pay to put something healthy on my face than slather on refined crude oil and dead animal remains for about the same price. Think about it, you are a walking advertisement. Coach or Nike doesn't pay me everytime someone buys their products bc they saw me wearing it. Arbonne will! So, if I'm gonna be using the products anyways, for the rest of my life, why not let them pay me for it? I want my entire family and all my friends to know about this stuff bc I know how good it is for them. Cons: Unfortunately, bc you are selling cosmetics and skin care from home, people lump you w/ the Avon's and the Mary Kay's. Nothing against those companies, but they are nowhere near what Arbonne is. So you have to get over that stereotype yourself, and once you do, your free!
Bottom line, if I had money multiplying in my purse, I would buy everyone I know Arbonne products, but since I don't, the best I can offer is my own personnal testimony and a discount :) Go Arbonne!

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Maribeth, 5-05-2010, 2:50PM

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The new RE9 Advanced is amazing! I thought I loved my RE9 but this new version blew me away! The eye creme is one of my new favorite products in the line as well as the Serum! As far as not seeing a difference in your dark circles that does take a little more time to fade but you should see a difference over time. The instant results of the firming and reduction in puffiness is incredible! I LOVE my Arbonne.

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Michelle Paul, 5-06-2010, 2:27PM

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I'm an Arbonne Independent Consultant and Executive Area Manager. I would LOVE to service you if you are interested in learning more about our products or making a purchase. www.michellepaul.myarbonne.com

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Teri Fox, 5-12-2010, 3:26PM

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Arbonne is the best and you deserve the best. If you are the type that is careful about what she eats and looks after her health, why then would you put anything unhealthy on your skin. Think about it, what you put on you skin absorbs into your system within 26 seconds and then goes directly into you blood stream, if a product has things in it that you would not eat, then don't put it on your skin. For more information contact me at www.health4life.myarbonne.com or thbear59@hotmail.com

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Tricia, 5-28-2010, 4:10PM

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I am an Arbonne Independent Consultant and I am offering 25% all Re9 orders placed by this Saturday. Please let me know if you are interested :)

Thanks,

Tricia

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Mimi, 8-01-2010, 3:48PM

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I love how Arbonne products are organic and great for even sensitive skin. I have really sensitive skin and Arbonne works great on it! I really love the eye creme, it actually works unlike other companies I have tried.

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