Catrice Under Eye Brightener, Dark Circles Concealer (030 Golden Toffee)

This under-eye brightener is absolute magic! The Catrice Under Eye Brightener (Instant Awake) instantly refreshes the under-eye area and makes you look awake and rested. Why I love it: Instant Brightening Effect: Color-corrects dark tones and shadows, making the eyes look fresh and wide-awake instantly. Creamy & Hydrating: Blends like a dream into the skin without settling into fine lines or feeling dry. Versatile Use: Works amazingly well on its own for lightweight, natural days or layered underneath concealer for extra coverage. It gives a natural, luminous finish that lasts all day. Highly recommend if you want to eliminate dark circles effortlessly!

My new favorite makeup purchase. I have it in subscribe and save now that I’ve ordered it again and it does a long way. As I’m getting older I think less is more for me. Spending less is more for me too. I Love the texture and easy effortless smooth application. It is light yet effective in brightening under the eye as it just blends easily and beautifully. I use it all the time in place of my thicker concealers. I just go to use it everyday. Also, my eyes don’t tear from it like many concealers do. It’s become indispensable for me.

I’ve heard mixed reviews about this, but wanted to give it a shot before buying anything too expensive. What I love about this product is that it 1000% improves the look of dark circles and evens out the bags under my eyes. The difference is immediate and takes just a small dab. It’s a huge confidence boost for me and I appreciate that so much in a product. That being said, if you’re looking for a true eye brightener, this is NOT it. Color corrector, yes. Eye brightener, no. You’d need a separate product to layer on top of this one to get that brightening effect. I also have trouble blending it, but I’m a beginner when it comes to proper makeup application, so take that with a grain of salt. Overall, I’m satisfied with this purchase. It provides great dark circle color correction for just $6. But if you’re searching for a true eye brightener, you may want to look elsewhere. Hope this helps!

A friend recommended this and I love it. I have darker skin and have dark circles under my eyes just like my dad and aunt. It goes on creamy smooth and is easy to “tap” into the under eye area. You only need a little bit otherwise it’s too greasy of a feel near your eyes. I’ve used leftover cream from my finger around the corners of my eye and upper eyelid which works well. Coverage looks natural and not heavy and fake.

The title of my review covers my main thoughts on this product. But I'm a firm believer that cosmetics and other skin products do not belong in the "one-size-fits-all" category. Everyone has different skin types, issues, and lifestyles. So the more info someone can get about how a product worked for a certain kind of person and how that person used it, the better they can decide if it's worth trying for themselves. Read on if you want more info. I'll put headers so you can skip to what you think is important. *If you don't feel like reading, just know: I'd mainly recommend this product as a subtle under eye brightener for someone with normal to dry or wrinkled/creased skin. It's not the best product out there, but it does a great for the current price. I think it's good value. It can work for someone who prefers a low maintenance skin routine or a person who really likes to experiment with cosmetics to achieve a specific look.) WHICH COLOR I BOUGHT AND WHY: I purchased the pink-toned undereye brightener since I have really fair (mostly neutral toned) skin. The skin under my eyes can look very dull and dry sometimes, but it doesn't really turn a very noticeable dark tone. Occasionally, it may take on a very faint bluish-purple hue. WHAT DROVE ME TO TRY THIS SPECIFIC PRODUCT? I actually bought this along with another product that promised to create a similar look, but which seemed like a formula that better fit my lifestyle. (It came in small tube with an applicator and was waterproof. I tend to look for cosmetics that offer convenience, can fit safely in my pocket without breaking, have maximum staying power, and that are non-comedogenic.) However, I also decided to try this under eye brightener because I read that it was non-drying and kind of moisturizing. I recently dried the heck out of the skin under my eyes, and I figured I needed something that could help with damage control until I could handle the other product. (Waterproof and no-budge cosmetics tend to be drying.) I also liked how reviewers were consistently saying this product was very sheer, subtle, and not glittery or too sparkly. I was on the hunt for something "brightening" as in illuminescent, glowing, or even slightly pearlescent. I definitely did not want anything glittery, sparkly, metallic, etc. WHAT IS MY SKIN TYPE & ANY ISSUES I'M HAVING RIGHT NOW THAT MAKES THIS PRODUCT IDEAL FOR ME? I have combination type skin right now... oily in the T-zone, but more normal to dry around my cheeks and especially under my eyes. I have to use an oil-controlling, mattifying product daily. Otherwise, parts of my face will look outrageously shiny/greasy. But I kind of got lazy with my skin care and makeup routine as the weather got colder and dryer. I started overusing the shine control products and applying it recklessly. I was applying a super drying mattifying serum/primer all over my face... even blending it under my eyes, knowing I absolutely did not need any oil-absorbing or otherwise drying products in that specific area. Next thing I knew, my undereye skin was dull and somewhat patchy looking. My normal undereye concealer just wasn't cutting it anymore. In fact, since my skin became so dried out, the various concealers I would normally use all looked streaky, creased, and/or dry within minutes to hours. They made me look sloppy, tired, or older. I did try using a heavier moisturizer around my eyes, and it was helping to get my skin back to normal... just not as quickly as I wanted. And for some reason, it was causing some of my concealers to lose a lot of coverage power or to eventually settle on my face in a very streaky or creased way. Then this little miracle finally arrived! WHAT WAS MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF THIS PRODUCT? I was honestly skeptical when I first saw it and touched it. It has a very pink tone when it's just sitting in the container. There didn't appear to be anything "brightening" about it. It looked like a thick, strongly pigmented salmon pink paste. And then I touched it with my finger. I would say it has a texture that's in between a gel-like cream and a balm. Very slippery. I was worried I just wasted my money on a weird pink-colored balm that was going to melt down my face within an hour or so. I was wrong. With this product, less is more. (That also means there is a lot of product in the tiny pot. So for the price, it's an excellent value.) The product applied smoothly under my eyes. I didn't like how it looked at first, but I realized I had just applied too much... and I applied it over other makeup that had already dried out on my skin. When I tried again with less product and a clean face, I was very happy with the results. The product is VERY SHEER. Don't expect it to cover any blemishes or really dark spots. I wouldn't really call it shimmery either. It basically reflects light in a way that makes your dull or slightly darkened skin less noticeable. It has a subtle and natural looking effect. The first time I wore it without any other cosmetics on, my daughter commented that I looked like I finally caught up on some sleep. She actually asked to take a closer look at my face. She noticed I looked "better," but couldn't figure out why. It's the perfect product for anyone trying to achieve the deceiving "no makeup" look. (Not gonna lie... it feels good when people really believe you just naturally look youthful and vibrant.) The makeup worked well with my moisturizer, and I feel like it helped restore my skin to it's normal state. I'd say it has some moisturizing properties to it. If anything, it's at least non-drying. As far as longevity, this product doesn't have much staying power at all. As my skin returned to a more normal state, the undereye cream became easier to accidentally wipe off or to just naturally fade away after a few hours. I didn't dock a star for that because I kind of liked reapplying it mid-day. It feels slightly cooling. I also found a work around for the longevity problem! HOW I TYPICALLY USE IT: I mostly use this undereye brightener to enhance my other plain undereye concealers (which are mostly medium coverage). I'll mix the two products together on the back of my hand or directly on my face. I get most of the coverage and staying power of my normal concealer, and the light reflecting and overall brightening properties of this product. I sometimes apply it to my brow bone or the inner corners of my eye, too. The other similar product I mentioned at the start of this review turned out to be very waterproof and smudge-resistant. But it was also very drying, heavily pigmented, and difficult to blend despite being a liquid. I found that it actually blends very well with this product, though. And the two combined make for a brighter, less subtle look with enough staying power to last a good 14 hrs or so. The two combined are better for carefully applying around the eyes with a makeup sponge for a contouring effect. Basically, I found this undereye brightener to be great when used alone or to enhance other cosmetics. I like it. It's very versatile. If you decide to try it, just make sure you're not allergic to any ingredients and you pick the appropriate color to match your skin tone and needs. If it doesn't work well the first time you apply it, play around with it a bit. My daughter is a very young adult. She has borrowed this eye brightener to rub on parts of her face for a natural-looking dewy, glowing complexion. (I can't get away with that due to my combination type skin type.) OTHER HELPFUL INFO: If you're like me and rely on waterproof liquid eyeliner, you should know that this will negatively affect your eyeliner's staying power. When the two cosmetics are overlapped at any point, the eyeliner seems to lose its water-resistance abilities. In fact, this undereye cream can actually remove/dissolve some really strong waterproof liquid liners. I think because it's kind of oily/greasy in a way. (Kind of like Pond's cold cream will remove super stubborn eyeliner. Except this eye brightener is not THAT strong.) I only line the top of my lids, but my eyes kind of slope downwards. So, I try to be careful not to blend this undereye cream too close to my lower lashline (in case it transfers to my upper eyelids) or too close to the outer sides of my eyes. So far, that tactic had worked for me.

A 40+ year old beauty influencer recommended this color corrector as a great drugstore option that is hydrating and kind to fine lines. Drugstore brands tend not to have my shade in products like this - I'm in the NW45 range if you know your MAC foundation, a bit lighter around my eyes. I use the peach lustre color correcting pen from MAC, which is great for richly melanated skin tones, or people with very dark circles. But the skin around my eyes is a bit dryer now that I'm 60, so I went looking for something a bit more hydrating than the pen. I tried this in the darkest shade Golden Toffee - and I love it! Golden Toffee is a wonderful peachy orangey caramel that looks totally natural on me without concealer or foundation. And it covers my dark circles completely even though it's a light to medium coverage. Thank god for color correctors! They really are a godsend. I used to use the thickest fullest coverage concealers I could find. Thank goodness formulas have changed nowadays, full coverage is not kind to fine lines :) This lightweight formula gives a lightly dewy finish, slightly oily feel, but doesn't leave my under eyes looking greasy or oily or heavy or cakey. I dab with my ring finger onto the back of my hand for the right amount, and then I press directly on the dark circle areas that need coverage. I don't blend it all around. Not too much or too little. Then I blend the edges with a soft brush so it's smooth. It doesn't make my fine lines look worse, and if I'm in a rush, I can get away with just dabbing this on after I mist my face with a hydrating toner. It's that dewy. (Eye cream is always better though.) I work from home and have very dark circles, which look even worse on a zoom. I really don't love wearing makeup anymore. So when I'm on a zoom meeting, I use this, a bit of bronzer on cheeks and eyes and a bit of lip gloss and I look awake and fresh and healthy. Glad I gave this a try, it will stay in my collection. Pls keep it forever :)

I did not buy an applicator with this, however this is the best color corrector I have ever used. I got influenced to buy this after seeing it on social, but never really buy makeup on Amazon. Since using it I am grabbing ti everyday for brightening my makeup looks, whether I am going out or just going natural. I use a clean finger to lightly touch the product and a little goes a long way. I am fair-light skinned with dark circles and I really do recommend this to everyone. It covers my dark circles well without looking cakey, as it is more creamy-liquidy and lightweight on the face. Therefore it is easy to apply with your finger or a brush and can layer with concealer. Perfect for everyday use and never irritates my skin/eyes.

Really amazing product. Blendable. Lightweight. Color corrects too. Easy to apply. Does the job of correcting and highlighting for everyday wear in one go. Does not crease

Très bon correcteur et très bon rapport/qualité prix. Texture crème légère et s’estompe facilement au doigt ou au pinceau. Très bien pour les cernes foncés, illumine le regard instantanément ! Si vous cherchez un correcteur à petit prix, allez-y !

Ich habe den Catrice Under Eye Brightener in der Farbe 030 (Braun) getestet und bin absolut begeistert von dem natürlichen Ergebnis. Die Nuance 030 passt sich erstaunlich gut dem eigenen Hautton an. Der Brightener deckt Augenringe nicht einfach nur stumpf ab, sondern hellt die Augenpartie durch einen dezenten, gesunden Schimmer optisch auf. Man sieht sofort deutlich wacher und frischer aus, ohne dass es geschminkt oder maskenhaft wirkt – ein sehr natürliches Finish! Die Textur fühlt sich auf der Haut angenehm pflegend an und kriecht im Laufe des Tages nicht in die feinen Augenfältchen. Da das Produkt komplett ohne Parfüm, Alkohol und Konservierungsstoffe auskommt, ist es extrem sanft zur empfindlichen Haut unter den Augen. Keine Reizungen oder Rötungen! Das Ganze ist zudem vegan, was für mich ein großer Pluspunkt ist. Ein tolles Produkt für den täglichen No-Makeup-Look oder als frische Basis unter dem Concealer. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist unschlagbar ,absolute Kaufempfehlung!

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Lo he probado nada más recibirlo y se aplica con mucha facilidad. Me ha durado toda la tarde y cubre perfectamente la ojera oscura. Encima yo he aplicado corrector de mi color de piel y ha quedado muy bien. Básicamente con el producto de Catrice he disimulado el color oscuro de mi ojera y luego me he aplicado corrector más clarito. Ha funcionado bien

Amazing and very easy to apply