Until a few years ago, my skincare routine consisted of washing my face in the shower, applying some moisturizer that wasn’t right for your face, and then calling it quits. But over years of baking under the city sun and soaking up New York City’s perpetual smog, I realized something had to change. Fortunately, I’ve become more and more skin obsessed since I started Feverqueenand I’ve had the pleasure of testing a slew of the best skincare brands in the game.
And while I still don’t consider myself a skincare guy, I’ve become completely obsessed with Harry’s Cooling Eye Kit. I’ve been a fan of Harry’s since the brand first dropped the bright orange razor — which I used religiously for nearly a decade until I grew what some of my generous friends would call a “beard.” The ‘high quality, low cost’ ethos shines through in this under eye cream/cooling block set. Although I’m often skeptical of a brand’s lofty claims (and I’m quick to yell at my lovely friend about how the “big marketers” have us right where they want us), I was pleasantly surprised by how well this stick actually worked. So if, like many of us, you’ve been experiencing some under-eye puffiness caused by a recent event — or you’re just feeling hungry — I’ve done the hard work of trying out Harry’s Cooling Eye Kit for you. Here is my honest review.
First impressions
It’s elegant, elegant, and lives in the butter compartment of my refrigerator next to a pile of face masks and a block of cream cheese that was probably too old. The set comes with a cooling eye stick similar to a lip balm that is housed inside the included metal facial massager. It’s nothing fancy, but I appreciate the no-frills, space-saving design, especially living in a small apartment in Brooklyn, where every inch of space counts. Its utilitarian formula makes it feel like a working man’s under-eye cream, if that is a thing. For best results, Harry suggests keeping it refrigerated, so if you don’t have a dedicated skincare fridge (read: everyone I know), you’ll have to make some space next to the milk.
Let’s talk function
Here’s how it works: All you have to do is take the wand out of the metal applicator, make two or three passes directly under your eye, then (gently) use the zigzag side of the coin to massage it into your skin in an “upward” fashion. And outward movement.” The folks at Harry’s suggest using it in the morning and at night, which is easy enough since you only need a few swipes.
Well, does it work? Honestly, yes, it really is. Appearance-wise, it’s a bit hard to tell, but almost immediately after applying the stick and massaging with the tool, I can feel a huge difference in my under-eye puffiness. The caffeine in the formula promotes blood flow to the area. This is especially helpful if I didn’t sleep well the night before or feel hungry.
Final Thoughts: Is the Harry Cooling Eye Kit worth it?
Look, for thirty bucks, you’re getting a cooling under-eye stick that a) actually works, and b) lasts a surprisingly long time. (I’ve been using it for over a month and it’s still going strong, and you can keep the face-cooling zinc block on forever.) Plus, even if you’re not a fan of the balm formula, you can use the tool with any under-eye cream or face wash you want. Even if the only use case was to get me through Sunday morning brunch with my parents without receiving a disappointed look from my mother, it would be worth it. It’s a Buy, buy, buy From me guys
