Updated: Laneige Water Bank Eye Gel Review

 Today I'm going to be doing a review on the Laneige Water Bank Eye Gel.

I needed an eye cream after finishing the Estee Lauder Advanced Eye Repair Eye Cream (reviews on that another time) and wanted something lighter as I have always had problems with milia seeds around my eyes. I'd tried the Water Bank Gel Cream sample and liked the texture, so decided to give this a go.

Just some info for you from the insert in the box that came together with the eye gel. :) 

There's a load of steps in Korean skin care, as we know, refiner (toner)- emulsion- essence/cream. Spot treatment comes before essence/cream. 

I have never done all these steps... but anyway, here's what's recommended by Laneige. 

Onwards to product pictures!

 It really is a very light gel consistency, with the typical Laneige scent (refreshing and light). I usually use my ring fingers to lightly tap it in all around the eye.

 

 After being blended a little, you can see it's a bit glossy and slightly tacky. What I usually do is keep patting it in till it's almost absorbed, which is pretty quickly. 

 When it's fully absorbed, it's gone! I usually just carry on with concealer if I'm heading out. 

Verdict: (updated March 14, 2013)

I think it helps with dark circles only a tiny bit, but doesn't do much for eye bags or fine lines. There is a slight cooling sensation upon application but it quickly goes off. 

It does keep the eye area pretty moisturized, but if you're looking for an eye gel to help with fine lines, this is not the one for you. I have noticed a couple of new and slightly deep lines (sob!) appear recently, but it could be because of my growing eye bags so it ggravates eye lines. :(
{honestly, I think this does a fine job of moisturizing the eye area.... it also allows makeup to go on smoother after I apply a thin layer of it. I like that it doesn't give me oil seeds too.}

I am in my early 30s, and probably need a better eye product. I have tried so many 'good' brands like Estee Lauder, Lancome, but the only thing that ever worked (I think) was the Estee Lauder Dark Circle eye Cream but that was discontinued years ago. I may keep to this for day as I like it's light, non-greasy texture. It's a good gel for people in the late teens to late 20s. I will likely move on to find a good eye cream for night. 

{I have just bought Laneige's White Plus Renew Eye Mate which is for the day time and has SPF, and will review that once I have used it sufficiently! :) Because I think Laneige works really well for my skin, i.e. no break outs and keeps skin hydrated, I am thinking of also trying their Perfect Renew (anti aging line) Dual Eye Treatment once this is finished... I think it may work better for lines}

Retails for about SGD 52 in stores.