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"Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème - Rozjaśniający Krem Pod Oczy, który Oświetla Twój Wygląd!"
About My Skin: Dark, dry under-eyes
I have dark, genetic under-eye circles that can't be erased with a topical eye cream alone (I'd need filler for that). And that's okay! My dark circles aren't caused by hyperpigmentation or an actual tint to the skin—they're actually a result of my muscles showing through my (very) thin under-eye skin. Because my under-eye skin is already so thin and dry in my late 20s, I tend to reach for eye creams with a peachy tint that can deliver an immediate brightening effect by neutralizing some of the blue tones in my under-eyes, and ones that offer some antioxidant protection to help protect my skin in this area from aging more rapidly.
So, contrary to the name of this eye cream, banana is not one of its ingredients, the name is inspired by banana powder, a yellow-tinted powder that makeup artists use to brighten and color-correct dull skin.
"Since the launch of Banana Bright Eye Crème, we discovered an exciting gold complexed vitamin C active that inspired us to upgrade Banana Bright Eye Crème to deliver bigger and brighter benefits," says Riva Barak, SVP of Product Development at Ole Henriksen. "Banana Bright+ combines this upgraded gold complexed vitamin C with the two additional powerhouse forms of vitamin C included in the original–3,O-ethyl ascorbic acid (aka ethyl ascorbic acid) and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate–to deliver more potent benefits to the skin.
My Results
Now that you’ve read about all the features, benefits, and key details of the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Creme, here are the details on how this eye cream worked for me.
I know that a lot of skincare products do take time to work, so I made sure to use this eye cream for almost 8 months before deciding to write a review on it. I also heard from another influencer that consistent use is key and there is quite a bit of different after a year’s use.
The Banana Bright Eye Creme does instantly brighten the eye area – as do most eye products since you’re moisturizing the skin. But the product does also have mica in it which is great for reflecting light and gives the illusion of brighter eyes. So yes, you can possibly see “instant results”, but it doesn’t mean it has inherently improved your dark circles as it is a cosmetic approach to start. With long term use, that’s when the eye cream will slowly help with improving the brightness of the eye area over time so you’ll need to be patient. This eye however, did not help with puffiness for me – but this product also doesn’t claim to target this problem.
With fine lines, I believe that is is helping with prevention and maintenance as I don’t really have any right now.
Similar Products: Lots to choose from
GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream: GLAMGLOW’s formula includes caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and peptides to plump and hydrate under the eyes. It also includes “illuminating spheres” to disguise dark under-eyes. It’s priced at $39 for a half-ounce—comparable to Ole Henriksen's Banana Bright+ Eye Crème—so it’s worth trying them both to see which you prefer.
Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream: A much pricier option is Drunk Elephant’s C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream, which is $64 for a half-ounce. Its main star is vitamin C—it’s packed with five different kinds. While the vitamin C tones and firms, peptides improve the look of fine lines and cucumber extract works as an antioxidant.
Ole Henriksen Reformulated Its Banana Bright Eye Crème to Serve Sensitive Skin
Holly Rhue is the editorial director for Byrdie, covering all things beauty for the brand. She has 6 years of experience in beauty editorial and has been with Byrdie since 2019.
- Fragrance-free
- Moisturizing
- Boasts powerful ingredients like vitamin C and collagen
- Jar lasts for months
The Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Crème is new and improved—it hydrates, prevents under-eye creasing, and is fragrance-free to suit sensitive skin.
We received a complimentary sample of Ole Henriksen's Banana Bright+ Eye Crème so our writer could put it to the test. Keep reading for our full product review.
Editor’s Note: We reviewed this article on September 23, 2023. As per our editorial policy, we are constantly updating our content, to make sure it reflects the best of the best when it comes to beauty, wellness, and fashion. We want to assure our readers that we still stand by our recommendations, which we do.
As someone who's had serious dark under-eye circles since I was a kid, I'd been on the hunt for a brightening eye cream (that actually works) for years before I discovered the original Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème. It's the top-selling eye cream at Sephora and a Byrdie go-to for reducing the appearance of dark circles—plus, Kim Kardashian is reportedly a fan. It earned a permanent place in my routine the moment I applied it to my skin.
But while the original formula was an immediate beauty bag staple for me, there were reports from those with more sensitive skin that the formula caused irritation and allergic reaction. Ole Henriksen could have continued to reap the benefits of chart-topping sales of Banana Bright despite the complaints and recent innovations in vitamin C—but instead, the brand sprung into action to reformulate a more effective, gentler, fragrance-free iteration.
