- Peptide-powered
- Esthetician-developed
- Essential oil free
- Lightweight
- No synthetic fragrance
What it does
Cucumbers on the eyes, made functional.
The idea came from the oldest trick there is — cool cucumber slices over tired eyes. This is that, translated into something that actually does the work.
Caffeine for puffiness, Spilanthes acmella for firmness, honey locust polysaccharides for an immediate tightening effect, cucumber seed oil to condition the thinnest skin on the face.
What you’ll notice
- Eyes look less puffy in the morning
- Softer-looking fine lines
- A brighter under-eye
- A firmer, more toned-looking eye area
- No heaviness, no migrating into the eye
Founder note
Why this one had to earn its place
“I’ve never been a huge believer in eye creams. A good moisturizer or gentle serum can often do just fine around the eye area, so if I was going to make one, it needed to earn its place in the routine.
I was inspired by the classic ritual of placing cool cucumbers over the eyes and wanted to translate that into something more functional. Great Awakening is lightweight, refreshing and results-driven without pretending to perform miracles.
I actually love using it on my elevens, my marionette lines, and anywhere on my face that could use a little extra firmness — because a good formula for the eyes is great for the whole face.”
Tami Blake
Founder, Formulator + Licensed Esthetician
Consumer study
Five weeks with Great Awakening
94%
observed increased hydration and softened-looking fine lines around the eyes
88%
noticed a brighter appearance under the eyes
88%
reported more toned-looking skin around the eye area
Based on a five-week consumer self-assessment study.
The formula
Four actives, one thin patch of skin.
The eye area is the thinnest skin on the face and the first to show dehydration. Everything here was chosen to work at that scale without weighing it down.
Caffeine
Helps reduce the look of puffiness and supports a brighter appearance around the eyes — the reason it is worth using in the morning.
Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
A botanical active selected to support a firmer, smoother-looking eye area over time.
Honey Locust Polysaccharides
Insta’Tight™ C. A temporary tightening effect that improves the look of firmness and tone — the part you feel within minutes.
Cucumber Seed Oil
Rich in essential fatty acids and phytocompounds that soften and condition the delicate eye area — and the source of the light cucumber scent.
How to use
Morning and evening.
Apply a small amount around the orbital bone morning and evening, and gently press or tap it into the skin.
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Step oneA small amount
Less than you think. Around the orbital bone, not on the lid.
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Step twoPress, don’t rub
Tap gently with your ring finger. The skin here does not want dragging.
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If you likeUse it elsewhere
Elevens, marionette lines, anywhere that could use a little firmness. A good eye formula is good for the whole face.
Questions
Good to know
Do I actually need an eye cream?
Honestly, not everyone does — a good moisturizer often covers it. Great Awakening is for people dealing with puffiness, crepiness or tired-looking eyes specifically, where a targeted formula earns its place.
Will it sting or migrate into my eyes?
It is essential oil free and designed for the eye area. Apply around the orbital bone rather than on the lid, and it stays where you put it.
When will I see a difference?
The tightening effect from the honey locust polysaccharides is immediate and temporary. The firmness and hydration changes build over weeks of consistent use.
Can I use it on the rest of my face?
Yes — Tami does. Elevens, marionette lines, anywhere that wants a little extra firmness.
Does it work under makeup?
Yes. It is lightweight and presses in rather than sitting on the surface.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
It is formulated without essential oils, which is the usual culprit around the eyes. Patch test as you would with anything new.
Complete the ritual
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