A while ago, I was sent two products from derma e, a brand that I’ve been wanting to try for a long time. derma e makes high quality natural skincare products with effective ingredients at sensible prices. It is a family owned, California company, started in 1984. Although I splurge every now and then, the majority of the time I want to get the most bang for my buck.
derma e Evenly Radiant Dark Circle Eye Crème with Pycnogenol
I love eye creams, and I love to try out as many as possible. But because of my sensitive skin, a lot of eye creams make the skin around my sensitive eyes burn. Not so derma e Evenly Radiant Dark Circle Eye Crème. It is very gentle! A lightweight beige/flesh tone cream, it goes very smoothly, absorbs quickly and is very soothing.
Fortunately, I don’t have very dark circles so derma e Dark Circle Eye Crème brightens my under eye area quite well and makes my eyes look less tired. I don’t have under eye puffiness so I don’t know how it would do to get rid of that. It does help soften the fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes.
So what’s in it? derma e highlights the following:
- Pycnogenol to visibly reduce dark circles and puffiness.
- Vitamin C, Madonna Lily Plan Stem Cells, Vitamin Bc and Bearberry help illuminate eyes
- Moisture infused with Green Tea antioxidants help smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles
It also contains some key ingredients that I look for in skincare products: hyaluronic acid for moisture, niacinamide to help reduce lines and wrinkles, and soothing witch hazel.
In effect, I have found the derma e Evenly Radiant Dark Circle Eye Creme is as effective at brightening my eye area as another more expensive brand of prestige eye cream that I had been using.
derma e Evenly Radiant Dark Circle Eye Crème contains 0.5 oz/14 g and is priced around $29.95. derma e is sold on the derma e website, at CVS, Ulta, Target, Vitamin Shoppe, the dermstore.com, vitacost.com, iherb.com, and other retailers. Importantly, the derma e brand is cruelty-free, 100% vegan, and paraben-free.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Propanediol, Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol) Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid; Actimoist Bio-1), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium (Canadian Willowherb) Extract, Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily) Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Seed Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract , Caffeine, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane Zinc Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
derma e Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask
derma e also sent their Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask with Marine Algae and Activated Charcoal. Because I have such dry, sensitive skin, I avoid charcoal masks – although it does say that this mask is OK even for sensitive skin, but if you have normal, combination or oily skin, a charcoal mask can be just the thing to absorb excess oils and help clean and minimize the size of pores. This mask contains the popular kaolin and Bentonite Clays that give it its gray color and leave you with lovely clean, radiant skin!
Here’s how derma e describes the key ingredients in the mask and what they do:
- Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask is a dual-action formula decongests pores of excess sebum, dirt and toxins, then exfoliates away harmful micropollutants for a fresher, healthier, purely glowing appearance
- Kimarine Wakame and Bladderwrack marine algae help boost skin purity and resiliency
- Activated Charcoal draws out toxins from skin’s surface down to the pores
- Kaoline and Bentonite Clays absorb excess oils and impurities, relieving skin congestion
- Apricot Seed Powder gentle exfoliates away micropollutants
It is recommended to use the mask once or twice a week for best results. The mask has been clinically tested. The mask is also gender-neutral so men can certainly use it too!
derma e Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask comes in a plastic tube and contains 1.7 oz./48 g and is priced around $19.50.
Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder, Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida (Wakame, Kimarine) Extract, Charcoal Powder, Epilobium Angustifolium (Canadian Willowherb) Extract, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract* (.1%), Menthyl Lactate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Giveaway!
I’m giving away the derma e Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask to one lucky winner!
This giveaway is limited to U.S. residents, age 18+, where permitted by law, open to all US NSDB readers – unless you won the Shiseido IBUKI Eye Correcting Cream, Lady Vengeance perfume or MyChelle Refining Sugar Cleanser giveaways, then please sit this one out! The giveaway will run for two weeks till Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 12:00AM EDT, so the last full day is Monday, February 22.
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Thank you for entering the giveaway and good luck!
I want to win because I love clay masks for my oily t-zone, I find they work well.
Thank you, Heather, for entering! Everybody who has tried it loves this mask and I’m sure you would too. Good luck 🙂
I LOVE the Charcoal Mask! It’s been one of my absolute favorites that I’ve used in a long time! My skin seems so much brighter and my pores seem so much smaller since I’ve started using this!
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I’m so glad that you’ve had good results with it, Christine! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
I am very impressed by the quality of their products, and these are definitely two quality products. The eye treatment is really great for dark circles, and the clay mask is great to draw out impurities.
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I’m glad that you like them too, Helen! I’m enjoying my first foray into derma e products!
The charcoal mask sounds interesting. I love all kinds of masks .. mud, peel off, sheet masks .. 🙂
Monica.
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Please enter, Monica, if you haven’t already!
Charcoal things work wonders for my skin!!!!!! I love trying out new charcoal products!
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Hope you entered, Kat!
I am a derma-e user but have not tried the Charcoal mask. I’ve read about it and it looks like a good one. Time to try it!
I wasn’t able to try it, Mary, but my friends and colleagues have and they think it’s a winner! So glad you’re a fan of derma e and that you entered the giveaway. Good luck!
I have terrible dark circles under my eyes and would love to try this.
Holly, I’m hoping that when you tweeted your entry tweet you noticed that the giveaway is for only the Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask, not the eye creme (I used that one, lol!). Are you still interested in the giveaway? Hope so!
I would also love the mask.:)
That’s great! thanks Holly
Derma-e is amazing! All their products rock!!
I’m eager to try some more! Love the eye creme!
Both of these sound interesting to me. My eye area gets sensitive too with certain products. I haven’t attempted to figure out what ingredient bothers me. The charcoal mask sounds good for the pores. I feel like I’ve seen so many more charcoal products lately.
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Yes, I first noticed charcoal stuff with the advent of the konjac cleansing sponges that I still haven’t tried. This ones sounds very nice. If you’re interested, Stacie, please feel free to enter. I am liking the eye creme
My skin has sun damage from when I was a teenager. I need all the help I can get.
Masks can be such a help with skin issues. Thanks for entering, Patricia, and good luck 🙂
I love the idea of clay and charcoal masks, but even with my oily skin I feel they tend to dry me out!
Great giveaway!
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Sometimes even if you’re somewhat oily, certain ingredients can be drying or irritating. It’s good that you know what to stay away from
You’re so lucky that you don’t have dark circles. I look like I’ve been beaten with a black eye liner. I do love this brand though so I would love to try it out.
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I do have a little darkness but not terrible. That’s one of the few things I’m lucky about, Aleya! I’m glad you’re a derma e fan, too. Thanks for entering and good luck 🙂
I like the mask for areas where my pores require extra attention.
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That’s a great idea, Erika!
I’d love to try a charcoal mask. I never have, but I have a feeling it would be good for my oily skin.
I’ve heard that it’s great for oily areas or oily skin and for cleaning pores. Sounds great to me if only my skin weren’t so dry. But I’m glad you entered and good luck, Rachel!
I tried some Derma e products way back and liked them. Maybe I should rediscover them!
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Worth a look when you need some new skincare products! I love the fact that derma e is cruelty-free, vegan, natural, and sensibly priced.
I love face masks but I have only tried one charcoal mask before. I would love to see how this makes my skin feel!
Sounds good, Amanda! Thanks for entering and good luck!
Derma|E offers natural safe and effective products! I would love to win because it is my favorite skin care brand and I haven’t yet tried this new detox mask!
Oh wow, Kristie, I’m glad to hear derma e is your fave! Thank you for entering and good luck!
I’ve heard great things about that charcoal mask.i really need to try it.
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Feel free to enter, Mandy, if you haven’t already!
I love that Charcoal mask!! I love all Charcoal masks but this one is really good!
I’m glad to hear it since I couldn’t use it!
Thanks for sharing. I literally just got the Charcoal mask in the mail today and I cannot wait to try it. derma e is definitely becoming one of my favorite drugstore skincare brands. xo
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I will look forward to reading your thoughts about it, Brigette!
I love masks!(:
OK! Thanks for entering, Ashley, and good luck!
I’ve been wanting to check out this brand!
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I’m impressed with what I know about it and tried. Please feel free to enter, Lisa, if you’re interested in the charcoal mask!
I would love to try this charcoal mask. I really like derma e so I am sure that I would love this mask.
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I think you’d love it, Brigitte! Thanks for entering and good luck 🙂
Derma e is a great brand. The under eye cream is one of my favorites.
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I’m glad you’re a fan too!
I love charcoal cleansers! The Michael Todd Detox is my go-to although I’ve been using something new recently. I’d love to try this Derma E one- the Kaolin and Bentonite clays sound lovely for my oily skin! Great post 🙂
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Yes, I read that you’re branching out these days, Mega! I hear that the derma e Charcoal Mask does a great job. I hope you entered the giveaway. Good luck!
Love clay masks to deep clean pores.
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Before my skin got so dry, I used to love clay masks. They were definitely my fave too
This mask sounds amazing. Anything that helps minimize pores is a win in my book!
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Everyone who has tried it loves it so it must be a good one, Jamie! thanks for entering and good luck!
I like other derma e products and would love to try the Charcoal Mask.
Glad to hear you’re a derma e fan already, Susan! Thanks for entering and good luck 🙂
The charcoal mask sounds really nice. My derm has asked me to use a pure clay mask once a week (I’m thrilled to be using any kind of product finally LOL) and this sounds really good for oily skin.
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I hear the derma e mask is a really good one. I’m so happy to hear that you’re continuing to make progress and you’ve been told to use a mask. I can imagine that you must be thrilled to be back in the game 😉
I am always looking for a brightening eye cream and this one sounds great. I have loved everything I’ve tried from Derma e so far. They do excellent serums!
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It is a good eye cream, and I plan to try the Firming Eye Cream next since that’s really my issue. I’ll have to put the serums on my to try list.
This brand is on my radar! Looks like I will enjoy the results….
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I’ve been reading nothing but raves about derma e, Kathryne, and I was happy to get a chance to try it. I can see why it’s so well-liked!
because my face really needs the detox
LOL, that’s a great reason, Brenda! Thanks for entering and good luck 🙂
I’ve read such good things about derma e products and would love to try this mask. I’ve had good results with charcoal and clay masks in the past and this one sounds great, especially if it can help to minimize my large pores.
Everyone who tries the Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask loves it, so it sounds like a good one, Sue. Thanks for entering and good luck!
I stumbled across this brand in Whole Foods, and now I’m so excited to give it a try. I aways hear the best reviews! Your under eyes sound like mine. I don’t have puffiness or much darkness, but they are sensitive. I’m thinking I’ll give the eye cream a try!
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I think you’ll like it, Julie. It’s the first derma e product that I’ve tried, and I do like it. I’m planning to try their firming eye cream next because that’s my real problem. Like you, I had read nothing but raves about derma e.
I have yet to find an eye cream that really diminishes dark circles and would love to give this one a try! And I still need occasional masks to unclog pores in my T-zone.
Kim, thank you for entering! The giveaway is only for the mask because I used the eye cream! But I’ve heard that the mask is great! Good luck, Kim 🙂
Derma E is seriously one of my favorite drugstore/health store brands, and have been for many years. I’m surprised they aren’t more known, because their products are right there on par with high end cosmetics.
I don’t know why I haven’t tried derma e yet – I’ve heard such great things about the brand! That charcoal mask sounds amazing.
I’d like to try my hand at more clay masks, and I feel if you’re doing to do it from any brand, derma e is a good option. Even though I have combination skin, I mostly go for the hydrating masks, so my T-zone might appreciate this one.
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I hear it is a very good mask. Hope you entered the giveaway, Sammi!
I hope to get my thoughts up about these product ssoon. I’m quite impressed considering the products did well for my sensitive skin.
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I was afraid to use the mask since my skin is both sensitive and dry, so hopefully someone else will love it! I like the dark circles eye cream but need to try the firming one for my specific eye issues.
The Clay Mask sounds great for my oily skin. I love their Age-Defying Antioxidant Eye Cream that I have!
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Feel free to enter if you haven’t already, Kristina! I need to try their firming eye cream next
I got a bunch of their stuff when I was at Gen Beauty. I may just bust out the mask today!
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Everyone who has tried the Charcoal Mask from Derma e loves it, and it just won an award from Delicious Living
my skin has been acting crazy with this cold weather in Missouri, it needs refreshed!
I just saw that this Charcoal Mask from derma e won a Best Mask/Treatment product from Delicious Living. It sounds like a great mask! Thank you for entering and good luck 🙂
I love this Derma E mask! In fact, I used it last night 🙂
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I just saw that the derma e Purifying Charcoal Mask won Best Mask/Treatment from Delicious Living, and like you, everyone seems to think it’s great!
i need a new skin care line…that works and affordable. thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Derma e is definitely a great brand to get to know, Annamaria, because it’s natural, effective and reasonably priced. But I’m glad you entered the Purifying Charcoal Mask giveaway. It just won an award for Best Mask/Treatment from Delicious Living. Good luck in the giveaway!
I have love trying Derma e products and I tried previous charcoal mask so I definitely want to try one by Derma e for my dry skin and impurities/blackheads!
Ursula
Glad to hear that you’re a fan of derma e skincare too, Ursula! Everyone who has tried the Purifying Charcoal Mask seems to love it. Today I discovered it just was name Best Mask/Treatment by Delicious Living. Nice! So hopefully, it would work well for you. Thanks for entering, and good luck 🙂
I have the worst dark circles. I have very pale skin so there are very noticeable. I have tried almost everything so I would love to give this a try too.
Susan, if you read the giveaway part again, you’ll see that I’m giving away only the Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask. Sorry, the Dark Circle Eye Creme was for me to review so I used it! Are you still interested?
With oily skin, I love a good charcoal mask and am ALWAYS willing to try something new (beauty lovers love to experiment…almost to a fault, I guess). Thanks for the very thorough review! Say, how do you add the “Things I think you’ll Love” section in your posts??
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This seems so awesome. I would love this because I have heard great things about charcoal masks and I think it could really benefit my dry skin!
Starla, charcoal mask are usually for normal, combo and oily skin rather than dry skin. But I’ve heard that this one is gentle so you could probably get away with it
I love charcoal masks, and they’re the best for my oily skin. That’s so sweet of you to give one away!
Hope you entered, Katie! I hear it’s a really good one, and it just won an award for Best Mask/Treatment!
I love charcoal masks so I would love to win!
That’s great, Grace, so it would be good for you to try a charcoal mask from Derma e coz it’s a really great brand. Thanks for entering and good luck! Happy Vday 🙂
I would love to win b/c I’ve been wanting to try a charcoal product for the longest time. I would love something for finally get the impurities out of my pores.
I hear the best things about this charcoal mask from Derma e, Laura, and it just won an award. Thank you for entering, and good luck 🙂 Happy Vday!
I love facial masks a lot, I love to experiment and discover new products, new brands. I know that charcoal helps to detox your skin and looking at my face I see that I need this product.
I’m a mask lover too. This one from Derma e just won an award, and I hear nothing but raves about it. Thank you for entering, Galyetttina, and good luck 🙂 Happy Vday!
I would love to win this because I love derma-e, it’s one of the few sunscreens I can wear and not get a reaction to. I know my skin will love this mask
That’s good to know, Stephanie. I’ve been using MyChelle sunscreens, but I’ll put Derma e on the list to try next. I hear great things about this charcoal mask and it just won an award! thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck 🙂 Happy Vday!
I want to win because I’ve been hearing great things about the benefits of using charcoal.
Charcoal masks are great for combination, oily or even normal skin. Thanks for entering and following, Shannon, and good luck in the giveaway!
I’d love to win this mask to help clear up my face and improve my skin.
It just won an award as Best Mask/Treatment for 2016, so it sounds even better than I’ve heard. Thanks for entering, Alona, and good luck 🙂
I’d love to win because charcoal is one of the best ingredients for my skin and I’d love to try this!
It’s a really great mask, Andrea. It just won a Best Masque/Treatment Product 2016 award! Thanks for entering and good luck!
I always hear my friends raving about charcoal infused products! It’s about time I hop on the bandwagon and try it out! 🙂
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Absolutely, Rachel! Thanks for entering and good luck!
When I am stressed out my skin really shows it. I’d love to spend a relaxing evening at home with bubbles in my tub, some candles, and this Derma-e charcoal mask to get a healthy glow back on my face..
Sounds like a lovely plan, Kat! Thanks for entering and good luck!
A couple of months ago someone posted a rave about the mask. so, now I want to try it.
It just won an award for Best Mask/Treatment 2016! Thanks for entering, Melody, and good luck!
I’ve heard good things about charcoal masks so I’d like to try one.
I hear great things about charcoal masks but because my skin is so dry and sensitive I haven’t tried it myself. the Derma e Charcoal Mask just won a Best Masque/Treatment product for 2016 Thanks for entering, Crystal, and good luck!
I love that it exfoliates and gets rid of toxins!
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Yes! So helpful! Thanks, Edye, for entering the giveaway and good luck!
my skin would love this
Sounds good, Stephanie! Thanks for entering and good luck 🙂
I have been wanting to try a Charcoal Mask for a long time; I hear they work wonders for your skin / complexion.
The Derma e Purifying Charcoal Mask won a Best Mask/Treatment award for 2016 recently so it must be a good one! Thank you, Stephanie, for entering and good luck 🙂
I want to win because my skin is very dull and I have some discoloration from a previous breakout so I really need the help so my makeup goes on more smoothly.
Sounds like the Charcoal Mask may be just the thing, Carol! Thank you for entering and good luck!
I’d love to win because I would want to use this for blackheads.
Perfect use! thanks for entering, Lisa, and good luck!
I have never tried a charcoal mask, would love to try it to clear out my pores. 🙂
This one just won Best Mask/Treatment 2016 so it’s a good one, Adriana! Thanks for entering and good luck 🙂
Attention: Not my site but if you had problems entering on a mobile switch to laptop or desktop. Just wanted to help 🙂
I am now in my early 50’s and have noticed my body and my face need a pick me up lol. I think the mask would be great for these large pores I just noticed and for all my t zones. As far as my eyes they also could use a little less wrinkle and less puffiness.
Would love to win
Thank you, Tamra, for the advice to others about my site not being mobile-commenting-friendly and for persevering!! The giveaway is for the Charcoal Mask, and it is a good one! Just won a Best Mask/Treatment award for 2016. Thanks so much for entering and good luck 🙂
My comlexion looks dull. I have been looking for a mask to try to refresh my skin and I have heard good reviews of the charcoal mask.
I think you’d like this one, Sharon! Thanks for entering and good luck tonight in the drawing!
I would love to this so that I can minimize the number of black and white heads that I have on my face.
It’s a really good mask! thanks for entering, Paol, and good luck!