AWAKEN
After cleansing, dispense a rice grain-sized amount onto your ring finger.
Eye Contour Gel-Serum
A Cooling Eye Serum for Puffiness, Dark Circles + Fine Lines
Benefits
Visibly reduces puffiness + fatigue
Brightens the appearance of dark circles
Smooths + plumps fine lines
Firms + strengthens the eye contour
Brightens the appearance of dark circles
Smooths + plumps fine lines
Firms + strengthens the eye contour
Suitable For
Puffiness + under-eye bags
Dark circles + visible fatigue
Fine lines + dehydration
All skin types, including sensitive
Dark circles + visible fatigue
Fine lines + dehydration
All skin types, including sensitive
Key Features
Botanical Peptide + Marine Bioactive Complex
Caffeine + Arnica
3-Ceramide Barrier Complex
Niacinamide + Stabilized Vitamin C
Caffeine + Arnica
3-Ceramide Barrier Complex
Niacinamide + Stabilized Vitamin C
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How to Use
AM / PM
PRESS
Gently press beneath the eyes and across the brow bone, working from the inner to the outer corner without pulling the delicate skin.
ACTIVATE
Lightly tap with your fingertips to encourage absorption while helping visibly reduce puffiness, refresh tired-looking eyes and awaken the eye contour.
CUSTOMIZE
Complete your ritual with the eye cream best suited to your routine: Bio-Active Botanical Eye Cream (AM) Follow with Bio-Active Botanical Eye Cream to replenish moisture, strengthen the delicate eye barrier and provide lasting hydration throughout the day. Intense Renewal Eye Cream (PM) In the evening, layer Intense Renewal Eye Cream to visibly improve fine lines, firmness and elasticity while supporting overnight skin renewal.
The Formula
Precision care for the delicate eye contour
The Technology
Intelligent science. instant refreshment.
The Source
Inspired by nature. perfected through science.
The Ingredients
Botanicals that brighten. bioactives that awaken.
Why This Formula Matters
I.
EYE CONTOUR AWAKENING COMPLEX
A synergistic complex of advanced peptides, marine bioactives and energizing botanicals that helps visibly reduce puffiness, diminish dark circles and restore a brighter, more refreshed appearance.
II.
MICROCIRCULATION & DE-PUFFING SUPPORT
Caffeine, Arnica and Copper help visibly energize the eye contour by supporting healthy microcirculation, improving the appearance of fluid retention and reducing signs of fatigue for a smoother, more awakened look.
III.
BARRIER HYDRATION TECHNOLOGY
Ceramides, Beta-Glucan and Hyaluronic Acid replenish moisture while strengthening the delicate skin barrier, helping the eye contour remain hydrated, resilient and comfortable throughout the day.
IV.
ANTIOXIDANT BOTANICAL DEFENSE
Vitamin C, Rooibos, Honeybush, Dragon's Blood and botanical extracts help defend against environmental stress while supporting brighter, healthier-looking skin and preserving the youthful appearance of the eye contour.
Active Ingredients
EYE CONTOUR AWAKENING COMPLEX
[ Advanced Eye Revitalization Technology ]
A high-performance complex developed specifically for the delicate eye contour that combines advanced botanical peptides, marine biotechnology, barrier-supporting lipids and energizing bioactives. Working across multiple pathways, it helps visibly reduce puffiness, brighten dark circles, replenish hydration and strengthen the skin barrier for smoother, refreshed and more awakened-looking eyes.
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ADVANCED REGENERATIVE PEPTIDE TECHNOLOGY
III
CERAMIDE BARRIER COMPLEX
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ENERGIZING MARINE & BOTANICAL COMPLEX
KEY INGREDIENTS: LUPINE & ALFALFA OLIGOSACCHARIDES/OLIGOPEPTIDES: repairing, regenerating and hydrating BETA GLUCAN: IMPROVES CELL AND TISSUE LONGEVITY SEAWEED: ANTI-AGING AND REPAIRING NIACINAMIDE: IMPROVES UNEVEN SKIN TONE VIT C: ANTIOXIDANT TOCOPHEROL: ANTIOXIDANT CERAMIDES: HELPS RETAIN MOISTURE, IMPROVE VISIBLE SIGNS OF AGING & BLOCK ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE CAFFEIN: firming FERULIC ACID: REDUCES INFLAMMATION & SIGNS OF AGING HYALURONIC ACID: BOOSTS THE SKIN'S MOISTURE CONTENT DRAGON’S BLOOD + ARNICA: Soothing & calming ROOIBOS LEAF + HONEYBUSH: SOOTHE AND REDUCE REDNESS MARULA + KIGELIA: COLLAGEN-BOOSTING & SOOTHING INCI LIST: Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein Oligosaccharides, Yeast Beta-Glucan Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginia (Witch Hazel) Extract, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Fucus Vesiculosis (Seaweed) Extract, Caffein, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract, Cyclopia Genistoides (Honeybush) Leaf Extract, Bulbine Frutescens Leaf Extract, Hypoxis Hemerocallidea (African Potatoe) Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitiamin C), Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Schinziophyton Rautanenii (Mongongo) Kernel Oil, Arnica Cordifolia (Arnica) Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Copper Sulphate, Croton Lechleri (Dragon’s Blood) Resin Extract, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Ferulic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. Contains ethically and responsibly sourced ingredients. 100% Cruelty-Free. Formulated without essential oils and fragrance. CAUTION: Avoid direct contact with eyes. For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. THIS INGREDIENT LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PRODUCT PACKAGING FOR THE MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION.
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FAQ
The African Botanics Eye Contour Gel-Serum is a highly concentrated, cooling treatment for the delicate eye area. Its lightweight gel-serum texture pairs regenerative biotechnology actives — including lupine and alfalfa peptides, yeast beta-glucan, fucoidan-rich seaweed, ceramides, niacinamide, and vitamin C — with caffeine, arnica, copper, and Dragon's Blood to visibly reduce the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, fine lines, and fatigue. The result is an awakened, lifted, more refreshed-looking eye contour.
This serum is designed for anyone seeking a high-performance treatment for the eye area — particularly those concerned with the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, fine lines, or signs of fatigue. Its fast-absorbing, fragrance-free formula is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and works beautifully under makeup.
Yes. Dark circles are addressed through a combination of caffeine, copper, Dragon's Blood, and arnica, which help support microcirculation and visibly brighten the look of the under-eye area. With consistent use, the eye contour appears more revitalized, even, and refreshed.
Yes. The serum delivers an instant cooling, depuffing effect, supported by caffeine, arnica, and the energizing gel-serum texture. These actives help drain, decongest, and visibly tighten the look of the under-eye area, leaving it appearing more lifted and awake.
Yes. Lupine and alfalfa peptides, yeast beta-glucan, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C and ferulic acid work together to deeply hydrate, plump, and help soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. Over time, the eye contour appears smoother, firmer, and more youthful.
The cooling, slightly tingling sensation is part of the formula's energizing, depuffing action. It is created by the combination of active botanicals and circulation-supporting ingredients including caffeine, copper, and arnica, and it indicates that the serum is awakening and revitalizing the eye contour. The sensation subsides as the serum absorbs.
An eye serum delivers a higher concentration of targeted actives in a lightweight, fast-absorbing format, making it ideal for addressing concerns like puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines. An eye cream tends to focus on richer, occlusive hydration. The Eye Contour Gel-Serum is formulated as a gel-serum — combining the high-active performance of a serum with the cushioning hydration of a treatment — giving you both efficacy and comfort in a single step.
Yes. The serum's gentle, ceramide-supported formula makes it well suited to pair with active routines, including retinol. Apply the Eye Contour Gel-Serum first to clean skin around the eyes, and follow with additional treatments if using. For more sensitized skin, use it as your sole eye treatment to allow the actives to work without competition.
After cleansing, dispense a rice-grain-sized amount onto clean fingertips. Gently press and tap under the eyes and across the eyelids, working from the inner corner outward. Continue patting until fully absorbed to stimulate microcirculation and boost radiance. Use morning and evening, before your moisturizer or facial oil. The lightweight texture absorbs quickly and creates a smooth base for makeup.
We recommend consulting your healthcare provider before introducing any new skincare product during pregnancy or while nursing. The Eye Contour Gel-Serum is formulated without retinol, essential oils, or synthetic fragrance, but personal guidance from your doctor is always the best approach.
Yes. The Eye Contour Gel-Serum is formulated without synthetic fragrance, parfum, or essential oils. It is 100% vegan and 100% cruelty-free, and made without parabens, phthalates, PEGs, sulfates, mineral oil, petrolatum, palm oil, synthetic colors, or GMOs.
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