"My skin definitely felt more illuminated": 12 women tried the luxe new Dr. LeWinn's caviar-infused eye serum.

Of all the foods that have transitioned from our plates to our beauty ingredients (think manuka honey, goji berries, avocado oil, prickly pear...) – caviar is easily the most decadent.      

Turns out it may also be one of the most efficacious in the skincare world.  

Although caviar-infused skin care isn't *new* new, there's now a heap more science we can thank that proves its anti-aging prowess. Ah, science. We adore you.

Caviar extract is known as an emollient active ingredient: emollient, meaning it acts as a moisturiser, and forms an oily layer on top of the skin that traps water in the skin. This does wonders in boosting the skin's hydration, and enhancing the skin’s protective barrier; giving us a plumper result that reduces the appearance of dryness and fine lines.

Another reason caviar extract in skincare is considered a great anti-aging ingredient is how it also targets collagen and ceramide production in skin cells. This helps to firm and lift the skin. 

And in learning all of this, we needed to get it in our hands and on our faces immediately to test for ourselves.

It’s for precisely this reason we asked our Mamamia You Beauty Panel members to road test the luxe new caviar-infused eye serum from Dr. LeWinn's for brighter, more nourished skin.

The Dr. LeWinn's Line Smoothing Complex Intensive Action Caviar Eye Serum ($79.95) is a lightweight, potent gel serum, formulated with powerful clinically proven actives that work to transform the eye area in just 7 days.

It's enriched with ingredients like caviar extract, hyaluronic acid, Golden C (Vitamin C supercharged with gold) and peptide Snap-8™ – a potent powerhouse line-up to hydrate and re-energise the skin working to reveal a smoother, brighter and healthier-looking eye area.

The caviar extract is captured inside each gold millicapsule and is crushed upon dispensing to release a concentrated serum. Well, if that doesn't sound like the peak of luxury?!

It was tried and tested by 50 real women from the You Beauty Facebook group (have you joined yet? You totally should!), to truly assess its performance over 28 days.

The results? 80 per cent of Panellists felt an improvement in the appearance of their skin around the eye, 83 per cent would recommend this product, and 73 per cent said they would purchase this product again!

Here's the lowdown on exactly what they said.

Emily, 39: "I can’t imagine ever going back to my life without it!"

"I love this eye product! So much so that I have already purchased it for my mum and my sister. It’s easy to use and I felt instant results as it tightened and hydrated my under eye area.  

"There was a clear change in how plump the skin was versus how it is now. My make up applies smoother and there is far less caking of my concealer in the wrinkles under my eye. I can’t imagine ever going back to my life without it!"

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Athena, 32: "My skin is looking more youthful and glowing."

"Super nice, felt good on the skin and a little went a long way! It felt very calming on the skin, and I definitely don’t feel as dry or dehydrated. My skin is looking more youthful and glowing."

Jo, 45: "I noticed a definite brightening of the area and reduction in fine lines."

"I’ve splurged on some seriously bougie eye creams and serums over the years, and can honestly say that this one is just as good if you’re more budget conscious! It applies nice and silky, and absorbs quickly. It doesn’t leave the area greasy so eye makeup goes on and stays as it should! 

"I noticed a definite brightening of the area and reduction in fine lines. My eye area definitely looks and feels a lot better!"

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Sarah, 28: "I would definitely purchase again!"

"I had immediate effects upon use. My skin concern is premature ageing, and I found the skin around my eyes was instantly brighter after using for 4 weeks. I like the consistency of the product, you only need to use a tiny amount as it spreads easily. The skin around my eyes also felt nice and soft. I would definitely purchase again!"

Vanessa, 42: "I've seen a change in the softening of the fine lines I have."

"I'm so pleasantly surprised. It feels very luxurious to use! My eye area is softer, more hydrated and I've seen a change in the softening of the fine lines I have. I've found it to be super hydrating throughout the day when applied in the morning under sunscreen."

Emma, 35: "An instant difference to making my eye area appear more dewy and illuminated."

"My eye area felt more hydrated after continuous use. Upon initial application, the area looked more luminous and plump. Overall I really enjoyed using the serum! It felt hydrating and the ingredients seemed to make an instant difference to making my eye area appear more dewy and illuminated."

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Vivien, 38: "I'd give this a 5/5!"

"Definitely improved the overall appearance of my eyes. Made my eyes look more alive and brighter, definitely more hydrated. It ticked lots of boxes for me: Hydration for sure. Improvement with my fine lines, and my eye area was firmer and less dull. I'd give this a 5/5!"

Melissa, 30: "My eyes felt hydrated and it made me look more energised."

"This product was great, I loved applying this once a day in the mornings after cleansing and I felt a very subtle tingle which made me feel like it was working. My eyes felt hydrated and it made me feel and look that little bit more energised to start the day. The packaging is sleek and I love how the product applies on golden. Makes it feel quite lush!"

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Tanya, 39: "The darkness that I usually have appeared to be lessened."

"The area around my eyes felt softer and smoother. The darkness that I usually have appeared to be lessened, and there was a definite improvement to the small wrinkles I have around my eyes. The skin around my eyes has had a big improvement since trialling the serum over the 4 weeks. I will continue to use, and do recommend this product!"

Roya, 31: "It instantly hydrates my tired under eye area."

"I loved this eye serum! I have just had a baby so an eye serum is key at the moment with my tired eyes and lack of sleep! I really felt like this helped with my dehydration and dark circles after using it daily. A little goes a long way, it instantly hydrates my tired under eye area and I loved the dewiness it left under my make-up and eye concealer."

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Stacey, 38: "My dark circles improved, and fine lines far less obvious."

"I liked the tingling sensation on application, as it felt like it was really 'working'! My eye area was more hydrated and brighter after using consistently. My dark circles seemed improved, and fine lines far less obvious. Amazing how the area was less dry overall; if I skipped using this for a day I noticed I was less hydrated. Definitely recommend."

Alana, 29: "The dark circles under my eyes have gone down immensely."

"The dark circles under my eyes have gone down immensely. When I’m feeling and looking tired the product seems to make me look much more awake. My experience was excellent, and it was a really lovely high-end product."

Need to try it for yourself? Shop the Dr. LeWinn's Line Smoothing Complex Intensive Action Caviar Eye Serum from Chemist Warehouse.

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