This eye product is so hot off the press it virtually sizzles! Released just this month SkinCeutical's AOX+ Eye Gel is not only a great weapon to add to your anti-ageing arsenal, but is the perfect travel companion for a variety of reasons. 

First, the science. SkinCeuticals is somewhat of a pioneer in antioxidant technology, and over the years it has researched hundreds of antioxidants, coming up with a shortlist of four which it believes are key to younger looking eyes; L-ascorbic acid (or vitamin C), Alpha-Tocopherol (or vitamin E), Ferulic acid and Phloretin. 

What these anti-ageing big guns do for the skin is accelerate cell turnover and stimulate collage synthesis. The result is a major skin boost; a complexion which is firmer and brighter, and ultimately younger looking. 

That's all great, but when we're talking about skin care, the eye area in particular poses a unique problem in several ways. The skin is super fine and can be highly sensitive compared to the rest of your face, which makes using an eye product with highly active ingredients potentially tricky. Products used here can "slip" if not applied correctly, getting into the eyes and making them sore, or products can remain thick and sticky on the skin beneath the eye, which doesn't work too well under your makeup.

This is where SkinCeuticals have scored a major goal. Until now, the four antioxidant ingredients they've highlighted have only been available in a serum, this pioneering brand has managed to introduce them into a gel formula. This enables the anti-ageing ingredients to penetrate the skin more effectively, while the gel formula also acts as a protective barrier on the skin reducing the sensitivity risk.

Using this product is a breeze. It is off-white in colour, and has a slightly odd but not unpleasant odour, but the gel formula is easy to apply and it blends into the skin beautifully, leaving the eye area soft, hydrated and protected. It also has a delightful cooling effect. When it comes to practicalities, however, it's also a delight to travel with.  

At 15 mls in size, it is small, and comes in a sturdy pump container making it durable. It's also small enough to fall beneath the regulations as to sizes of products you can take on board a flight. There's no longer an excuse to arrive looking tired…..take this eye gel with you and you will arrive looking refreshed and revitalised!

AOX+ Eye Gel is part of a range containing age-busting Phloretin, including a skin gel serum for the face (I will be reviewing that another time so stay tuned!).