By Carol DempsonMay 25, 2013
Ole Henriksen Truth is in the Eyes
Ole Henriksen ‘truth is in the eyes’ is an anti-aging eye cream that claims to be able to “change the way we think about eye care forever.”
While most creams and gels shy away from abrasive materials and exfoliating ingredients, Ole Henriksen ‘truth is in the eyes’ claims to be able to very gently exfoliate your eye area without damaging the delicate skin.
Is it possible for an exfoliating cream to safely tighten and brighten the under-eye area? Before we can make that determination, we need to look at the ingredients.
Benefits of Ole Henriksen ‘truth is in the eyes’
Ole Henriksen ‘truth is in the eyes’ has some good ingredients. Rather than just containing salt or sugar-based scrubs, it actually contains Lactic & Glycolic Acid which are effective. They are used in very high dosages in chemical peels to renew the skin and generate new skin growth.
Possible Side Effects for Ole Henriksen ‘truth is in the eyes’
We don’t see any potentially harmful ingredients in Ole Henriksen ‘truth is in the eyes,’ but we did see some ingredients that are very ineffective.
Micro Algae is supposed to firm the skin and increase collagen production, but there simply isn’t a high enough concentration for it to be effective. Though a higher dose of algae could stimulate the production of collagen, this product has more fillers than it does effective ingredient.
Rice Bran Protein is supposed to strengthen under eye tissue and improve circulation to reduce dark circles and puffiness, but research has proven that it does not permeate the skin and cannot give you lasting results.
Conclusion
We would not recommend using Ole Henriksen ‘truth is in the eyes.’ It is not a harmful product, but it simply does not have the capabilities to give you the kinds of results that it promises. If you truly want to see results, look for an eye cream that contains peptides and other proven collagen-stimulating ingredients.





