NOW Solutions 2-in-1 Correcting Eye Cream (1 fl. oz. / 30 ml)
Dual-Action Skin Firming and Under-Eye Brightening Formula for Mature, Tired Eyes
The skin around your eyes is up to ten times thinner than the skin on the rest of your face. Because it has very few oil glands and experiences thousands of micro-movements every day from blinking and squinting, it is usually the first area to show fatigue, shadows, and fine lines.
NOW Solutions 2-in-1 Correcting Eye Cream provides targeted nutritional and botanical support specifically built for this delicate zone. Instead of using heavy synthetic waxes or temporary pore-fillers that simply sit on top of your skin, this advanced formulation combines two clinically tested plant complexes: Sepilift® DPHP (1%) to visibly smooth fine lines, and Phytonadione (Vitamin K) combined with ALPAFLOR® GIGAWHITE and Mulberry Bark Extract to fade the look of stubborn dark circles.
✓ Dual Corrective Action: Fades shadows while firming skin laxity.
✓ Clinically Researched Actives: Contains 1% Sepilift® DPHP and ALPAFLOR®.
✓ Clean & Gentle Formulation: Paraben-free, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
✓ Airless Pump Packaging: Protects light- and air-sensitive vitamins from oxidizing.
Why Do Dark Circles and Eye Lines Form? A Layman's Guide to Eye Anatomy
To solve under-eye problems, you first have to understand why they happen. Most under-eye concerns come from two very different biological triggers:
1. The Dark Circle Dilemma: Vascular Pooling vs. Pigment Accumulation
Under-eye darkness generally falls into two categories:
Vascular Shadows (Bluish or Purplish Tint): Tiny microscopic blood vessels run directly underneath the paper-thin eyelid skin. When microcirculation slows down due to fatigue, stress, or natural aging, deoxygenated blood pools in these capillaries and shines right through the translucent dermal layer.
Hyperpigmentation (Brownish Tint): Overactive melanin production caused by sun exposure, friction from rubbing, or genetic factors deposits excess pigment directly into the upper epidermal layers.
How This Formula Helps: Topical Vitamin K (Phytonadione) supports microvascular tone to clear up sluggish fluid pooling, while Mulberry Bark Extract and ALPAFLOR® GIGAWHITE calm down the skin enzymes responsible for making excess brown pigment.
2. The Fine Line Dilemma: Collagen Breakdown and Expression Creasing
Collagen and elastin are the structural steel cables of your skin. Starting in our mid-twenties, our bodies produce about 1% less collagen every year. In the orbital eye contour, this natural depletion causes the skin to lose its spring-back flexibility, allowing everyday smiles and blinks to turn temporary creases into permanent crow's feet.
How This Formula Helps:Sepilift® DPHP delivers a bio-available plant amino acid directly to the skin's building blocks, signaling the skin to firm existing collagen fibers, defend against enzyme breakdown, and restore natural elasticity.
Key Active Ingredients and How They Work
NOW Solutions pairs clinically backed patented compounds with whole-food nutrient extracts. Here is how each primary ingredient benefits your skin:
Active Ingredient
Target Concern
Layman Mechanism of Action
Sepilift® DPHP (1%) Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Crow's feet, sagging, fine lines
A plant-derived lipoamino acid that easily crosses the lipid barrier to tone sagging tissue, stimulate collagen fiber contraction, and shield elastin from enzymatic breakdown.
Phytonadione Vitamin K1
Bluish and purplish vascular dark circles
An essential fat-soluble vitamin known in clinical dermatology for promoting microcirculation and accelerating the clearance of pooled hemoglobin pigments under the eyes.
ALPAFLOR® GIGAWHITE 7 Alpine Botanicals
Uneven skin tone and age discoloration
A certified-organic blend of Swiss Alpine plants (including Mallow, Peppermint, Cowslip, and Lady's Mantle) proven to naturally down-regulate tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for dark pigmentation.
Morus Alba Extract White Mulberry Bark
Under-eye dullness and dark spots
Naturally rich in oxyresveratrol and flavonoids, this traditional botanical extract gently brightens darkened skin without causing chemical bleaching or sensitivity.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Stabilized Vitamin C
Free radical damage, collagen loss
A gentle, highly stable form of Vitamin C that neutralizes environmental pollutants, shields against photoaging, and boosts natural radiance without stinging sensitive eyes.
Retinyl Palmitate Vitamin A
Crepey skin texture, sluggish cell turnover
A mild retinoid ester that gently supports cell renewal and skin smoothing around the orbital rim without the harsh peeling or redness common with prescription retinol.
Delivers essential fatty acids (oleic and linoleic acids) to rebuild the skin's lipid moisture barrier, creating a silky, hydrated canvas for daytime makeup wear.
The Scientific Evidence: Clinical Research Behind the Formulation
At VitaNet®, we verify every claim against published clinical literature. The individual active ingredients in NOW Solutions 2-in-1 Correcting Eye Cream are backed by peer-reviewed studies:
1. Clinical Efficacy of Sepilift® DPHP on Wrinkle Smoothing and Skin Firmness
In double-blind human clinical cutometry trials conducted over 28 to 42 days, topical 1% Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline (Sepilift® DPHP) demonstrated measurable, statistically significant results compared to placebo:
Demonstrated up to a 32% reduction in visible wrinkle depth and surface roughness.
Showed measurable increases in skin elasticity, compaction, and cutometric firmness parameters.
Provides a documented triple-action mechanism: stimulates contraction of collagen fibers, protects elastin from enzymatic breakdown (anti-elastase), and provides scavenging protection against reactive oxygen species (ROS).
References: Seppic Research Dossier (Sepilift® DPHP In Vivo and In Vitro Clinical Evaluations); Healio Dermatology Clinical Reports on Bio-Active Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline (July 2026).
2. Topical Vitamin K and Retinoid Synergy for Under-Eye Discoloration
A landmark human trial published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology examined the topical application of a formulation containing phytonadione (Vitamin K1), retinol, and vitamins C and E on individuals with pronounced infraorbital dark circles and periorbital wrinkling.
At the conclusion of the 8-week clinical evaluation, 47% of participants showed measurable lightening of dark circles, with photographic and biometric assessment confirming reduced vascular pooling.
Wrinkle severity and lower eyelid skin elasticity showed concurrent improvement, confirming that combining Vitamin K with gentle retinoids and antioxidant Vitamin C yields superior multi-pathway outcomes.
Reference: Mitsuishi, T., Shimoda, T., Mitsui, Y., Kuriyama, Y., & Kawana, S. (2004). "The effects of topical application of phytonadione, retinol and vitamins C and E on infraorbital dark circles and wrinkles of the human lower eyelids." Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 73-75.
3. Tyrosinase Down-Regulation with ALPAFLOR® GIGAWHITE and Morus Alba
ALPAFLOR® GIGAWHITE is a patented natural brightening complex extracted from seven organic Swiss Alpine plants cultivated at high altitudes. In laboratory and controlled human in vivo studies:
Reduced intracellular melanin synthesis by 24% in normal human melanocytes by down-regulating tyrosinase (TYR) and dopachrome tautomerase (DCT).
Clinical subject evaluations demonstrated up to a 24% lightening effect and a 28% reduction in discoloration intensity over a 12-week testing protocol without skin thinning or cytotoxicity.
Complementary research on Morus alba (White Mulberry) confirms its root bark polyphenols (notably mulberroside and oxyresveratrol) actively inhibit melanogenesis without causing the cellular toxicity seen with hydroquinone.
References: DSM Nutritional Products / Pentapharm Research Dossier (ALPAFLOR® GIGAWHITE In Vivo Brightening Assessments); Lee, S. H., et al. (2002). "Mulberroside F as an active inhibitor of melanin biosynthesis from Morus alba." Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 25(8), 1045-1048.
4. Dermatological Safety and Antioxidant Protection
Stabilized Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate) works alongside Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate) to scavenge free radicals generated by blue light from computer screens and ambient sunlight. Published clinical research in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology confirms that Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate delivers stable, non-irritating antioxidant and collagen-supporting properties, making it uniquely suited for the thin periorbital zone.
How to Use for Optimal Results
Using the right application technique is just as important as the cream itself. Never pull, rub, or stretch the fragile tissue around your eyes. Follow these professional aesthetic steps:
Step 1: Cleanse Thoroughly
Wash your face with a mild, non-drying cleanser and pat your skin completely dry. Eye cream should always be applied before heavier facial moisturizers, oils, or sunscreens so its active ingredients can absorb directly into the skin.
Step 2: Dispense a Pea-Sized Drop
Press the airless pump gently. A small pea-sized amount is plenty for both eyes. Dispense the cream onto the pad of your ring finger, which naturally exerts the lightest pressure of all your fingers.
Step 3: Follow the Orbital Bone
Gently dot the cream along the bony ridge under your eyes, moving from the inner corner outward toward the temples, up onto the brow bone, and in between the eyebrows. Do not apply directly onto the upper eyelids or directly against the lower lash line.
Step 4: Pat, Never Rub
Gently tap in circular motions until the cream is fully absorbed. Apply twice daily—once in the morning to hydrate and brighten before makeup, and once at night to support natural skin recovery while you sleep.
Airless Pump Priming Tip: This bottle uses an airless vacuum pump rather than a plastic straw to protect the active vitamins from oxidation. On first use, shake the bottle firmly and pump 10 to 15 times to purge the excess air and create vacuum suction. If the pump pauses later on, simply invert the bottle and pump a few times to re-prime.
Complete Ingredient Listing (INCI Standards)
At VitaNet®, we believe in 100% ingredient transparency. We never hide behind undisclosed "fragrance" blends or proprietary fillers. Every component in this formula is declared below:
*Certified Organic Ingredient. Contains Soy (Hydroxylated Soy Lecithin). Sepilift® DPHP is a registered trademark of Seppic. ALPAFLOR® GIGAWHITE is a registered trademark of DSM Nutritional Products.
Paraben-Free
Gluten-Free
Cruelty-Free / No Animal Testing
Non-GMO Actives
Product Specifications & Quality Standards
Brand
NOW Foods (NOW Solutions Line)
Product Name
2 in 1 Correcting Eye Cream
Size / Volume
1 fl. oz. (30 mL)
VitaNet Item #
N8081
Manufacturer UPC
733739080813
Target Skin Concerns
Tired eyes, dark circles, crow's feet, mature periorbital fine lines
Packaging Type
Sanitary Airless Dispensing Bottle
Storage Recommendations
Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Do not freeze.
Why Buy NOW Solutions from VitaNet®?
Where you buy your skincare matters just as much as what is in the bottle. Delicate botanicals, cold-pressed oils, and vitamins degrade when stored in hot, unmonitored warehouses. Here is why discerning shoppers have trusted VitaNet® since 1995:
Climate-Controlled Freshness
Our entire facility in Hartville, Ohio is strictly climate-controlled. Active ingredients like Vitamin K, Retinyl Palmitate, and organic apricot kernel oil remain fresh, potent, and uncompromised until they arrive at your door.
Guaranteed Authentic Batch Integrity
We source directly from manufacturer accounts with verified lots and high stock turnover. You never receive expired inventory or questionable third-party liquidation stock.
30-Year Customer Service Heritage
Serving health-conscious shoppers since 1995, our knowledgeable customer support team is available by toll-free phone (1-800-877-8702) to assist you with order status, ingredients, and delivery tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long does it take to see results with this 2-in-1 eye cream?
Skin cell turnover takes approximately 28 days in adults. While the nourishing base of apricot kernel oil and organic aloe provides immediate surface hydration and subtle smoothing upon the first application, clinical studies on Sepilift® DPHP and ALPAFLOR® GIGAWHITE evaluate results over a period of 4 to 8 weeks of consistent twice-daily use.
Can I wear this eye cream under makeup or concealer?
Yes. The formula features a fast-absorbing, non-greasy texture that creates a smooth canvas for cosmetics. Allow 2 to 3 minutes for the cream to fully absorb into your skin before applying your concealer, foundation, or mineral powder to prevent pilling.
Will this cream irritate sensitive eyes or contact lens wearers?
NOW Solutions 2-in-1 Correcting Eye Cream is free of artificial fragrances, parabens, and harsh chemical solvents. However, you should avoid placing the product directly on the waterline, lash line, or inner eye corners. As with any topical product, perform a 24-hour patch test on your inner wrist or jawline before first use.
What should I do if the airless pump stops dispensing?
Airless pump bottles do not contain a plastic dip tube; they rely on internal atmospheric pressure to push a piston upward. If the pump pauses or feels loose, firmly shake the bottle downward, place your finger over the dispensing hole, and depress the pump head several times to recreate vacuum suction.
Is this eye cream safe to use during pregnancy or while nursing?
This product contains Retinyl Palmitate (a gentle form of Vitamin A) and Phytonadione (Vitamin K1). While topical cosmetic absorption around the eye is minimal, pregnant or nursing individuals should review the full ingredient list with their obstetrician or healthcare provider prior to starting any new active skincare regimen.
Will this cream eliminate severe under-eye puffiness or bags?
This formula is specifically engineered to target pigment discoloration (dark circles) and loss of structural skin elasticity (fine lines). If under-eye bags are caused by mild fluid retention or lack of sleep, the gentle massage motion during application and tonic botanicals can help. However, under-eye bags caused by herniated orbital fat pads or anatomical bone structure typically require in-office dermatological or surgical assessment.
