As a 40-ish chick, I’m always looking for new products to help me stay young-looking. But when I wake up in the morning, the first thing I notice is the ugly bags under my eyes. I just want to go back to bed and hide under the covers. So when VII Code reached out to me to review their luxury O2M Oxygen eye product line, I thought sure why not? I can use all the help I can get!
But how well do these pricey eye products REALLY work?
Here’s the scoop…
What is VII Code
VII Code is a luxury brand of undereye care products created by a descendant of this guy named Dr. Byrne Victor.
The doc brought this discovery to Napoleon’s wife, Queen Josephine, to reduce her dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, and bags.
And homegirl loved it so much, she didn’t want to share this find with anyone! So Dr. Byrne had to keep this formula a family secret until she died.
It is claimed that Napoleon’s 1st wife, Queen Josephine was the first person to use eye pads like these!
Fast forward to 1945 when one Byrne’s offspring, VII Byrne Victor (is that really his name??) established a private skincare club for NY socialites and this is how VII Code got its name.
But that was back in the day. Fortunately, in the 2000s, modern women like us are happy to share awesome beauty finds with the world!
Ok, enough chit chat.
I’m going to show you what they sent me and then you can decide if their products are really worth the moolah!
The VII Code Oxygen Eye Treatment Regimen
VII Code O2M Night Repair Eye Mask, T2 Oxygen Eye Cream, and the O2.0 Hydrating Eye Spray
Check out my unboxing and how to video right here!
Read on to get the deets…
O2M Oxygen Eye Mask
The VII Code eye masks contain vitamins, antioxidants, proteins, botanicals, peptides, and essential fatty acids which penetrate your muscle cells even after the first application.
VII Code O2M Oxygen Night Repair Eye Mask
What it claims:
They advertise that this eye mask can visibly reduce fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles in 8 hours.
The eye masks allow for oxygen flow the entire time you wear them which invites healthy cell growth to make skin more radiant and glowing.
They are alcohol-free and non-comedogenic.
What you get:
Each box comes with 6 treatments
- 1 box contains 6 treatments of the O2M Oxygen Eye Mask for all night repair
- Each treatment contains 2 mask strips (1 for each eye)
How to use:
- Wash your face making sure it is clean and dry.
- Open the silver pouch and remove the strips.
- Peel off the thin plastic membrane and apply the gel part to your under-eye area.
*I like to put the masks up a little higher to make sure they cover my crows feet.
Each eye pad is covered with a thin plastic membrane.
4. Press the pad on your skin gently to ensure that it is secure to your face. It will feel a little slippery and flexible under the pad.
Me with my sexy eye masks. I like to put the masks up a little higher to make sure they cover my crows feet. Don’t I look cute?
5. Leave on for 8 hours or overnight.
*You can re-position the pads as necessary, but the more you move them, the less they will adhere. I use a sleep mask every night, which helps the pads stay in place.
While not necessary, I prefer to sleep with an eye mask which also helps pads in place if you often re-position them.
6. After removing the pads, the ingredients will have absorbed into your skin. They peel right off painlessly and there is no need to rinse your skin!
For best results, they recommend that you use twice a week.
*Since there are 6 treatments in a box, I decided to use once a week for 6 weeks to make the product last longer.
How does it feel?
The pads contain a gel which is infused with beneficial ingredients.
The gel stays put underneath the mask so it’s not messy. It just feels a little gooey when you press the pads onto your face.
The ingredients are infused within the gel.
When you apply it to your skin, it actually feels COLD!
It is not really sticky, so it doesn’t hurt if you re-position it. But try to avoid this because it loses some of its adherence when you do.
When you remove the masks, they don’t leave a film on your skin. Most of the gel will have been absorbed overnight.
You will noticeably feel the difference on your skin where the mask was and was not.
And the pads are still ice-cold after you remove them. So crazy!
VII Code T2 Oxygen Eye Cream
This eye cream uses an “exclusive T2 stone mortar extraction process”, designed to facilitate healing and regeneration of damaged skin cells near the eyes.
I don’t really know what this means, but it sounds complicated. All I care about is how it works!
What it claims:
Instantly feel moisturized and youthful.
Minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Absorbs well with no residue.
Don’t let the small size fool you! This highly concentrated cream packs a big punch.
What you get:
This eye cream came in a small jar packed in a little black leather-like, velvet lined pouch.
Included in the pouch is what they call a “crescent activation strip” which is basically a little plastic moon shaped thingy that you use to massage your undereye area before applying the cream.
But don’t let the small size fool you. This stuff is super concentrated!
The T2 Oxygen Eye Cream comes with a pouch and a crescent activator strip (not pictured).
This cream contains ingredients like
- Elderberries: Anti-oxidant content maintains the skin cells, leaving you with glowing, younger skin.
- Jojoba Oil: Not only firms and keeps your skin hydrated, but also useful in lessening the appearance of skin wrinkles. It is also rich in antioxidants, which help regenerate the skin cells.
- Evening Primrose: Boosts blood circulation, which is helpful to treat tired skin and eyes and is especially effective in removing wrinkles.
How to use:
- Wash your face.
- Using gentle strokes, lightly run the crescent activation strip across your under eyes and crows feet for a few seconds.
- Next, use your ring finger to dot a tiny amount of the Oxygen eye cream under your eyes and into your crow’s feet until it disappears.
*The eye area is super delicate, so using your ring finger allows you to use very light pressure.
How it feels:
The eye cream has a very light, sweet fragrance.
The cream goes on smooth and you only need to use a very small amount. It absorbs very quickly without feeling greasy.
As the cream began to dry, I definitely felt the skin around my eyes getting a little more taught. And you know what? I liked it!
You can use it first thing in the morning and before bed.
VII Code Oxygen Hydrating Eye Spray (Free w/ $149 Purchase)
VIIcode O2.0 Oxygen Hydrating Eye Spray
What it claims:
Relieve the depression and exhaustion caused by the stress of life such as day and night, urban pollution, and rejuvenate the young eyes.
Not only can tighten and maintain skin moisture, but also help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
What you get:
A teeny, tiny 5ml black spray bottle sample. They send this as a free sample with any $149+ purchase.
Inside are ingredients that are rich in EOPE (a combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids) to revitalize the skin around the eyes, improve skin vitality as well as essence from the Mediterranean Sea.
Unfortunately this is probably the closest I’ll ever get to going to Europe.
I like to use the spray throughout the work day whenever I need a little pick me up.
How to use:
Just spray on your face whenever you want. I like to use it throughout the day at work when I just need a little pick me up.
How it feels:
The spray feels refreshing, but does not make my skin feel tight.
Before and after
Here are some photos showing before and after trying the O2M Oxygen Eye Mask for the very first time.
Notice the beautiful dark circles and bags for days. I’m so sorry you have to see this.
Before and After using the O2M eye masks for the first time. After whole night of sleep – no puffiness, bags or circles!
After the first use, my skin definitely felt plumper, softer, and smoother. Overnight, the crows feet were visibly lighter and my eyes felt super hydrated and refreshed!
The results of the VII Code Luxury O2M Oxygen Eye Treatment
I’ve been using the entire regimen for a few weeks and I can say the dark circles under my eyes are much lighter and the bags are barely noticeable. I think the results definitely speak for themselves!
After 6 weeks with makeup on. Much better!
Final Thoughts
For a cheapy like me, these products are pretty pricey.
But since VII Code is a luxury skin care line that focuses specifically on the eye area, they are obviously good at what they do.
They also offer free shipping and a 100% Satisfaction guarantee so you can feel confident about your purchase, even if you feel a little guilty for splurging.
You can see my very own results for yourself and decide.
Now if I could just get something for my wrinkly forehead and jowls…
Want to know more?
To purchase or to learn more about VII Code O2M Oxygen Eye Mask you can visit their website and save 4% right now. No coupon code required!
You can also find the VII Code O2M on Amazon and check out the reviews.
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