Question about my Shelf Audit

I also used the Mary&May eye cream and it does nothing :D But to be fair, I never used an eye cream that had a real effect on my dark circles. I have really thin under-eye skin, deep set eyes and dark circles - I noticed a tiny improvement using the retinal eye cream from BoJ, but honestly a normal retinal cream would have done the same I think. Trying to make my peace with it and I am more focused on hydration these days, so at least my concealer looks great ;)

I looked into the Mary & May eye cream before as well and came to the exact same conclusion! 😈 ​The reality with under-eye dark circles is that they are mostly genetics, bone structure, and thin skin showing the underlying blood vessels—not just surface pigmentation. Brightening ingredients like Tranexamic Acid or Glutathione only help if your dark circles are purely caused by excess melanin (sun damage/PIH), which is rarely the main culprit around the eyes. ​What actually makes a noticeable difference for me: ​Beauty of Joseon (BOJ) Retinal Eye Cream: Over time, retinoids help stimulate collagen to thicken that paper-thin under-eye dermis slightly, which reduces the optical transparency showing the dark veins underneath. ​Deep Hydration: Keeps the area plump so makeup doesn't settle into fine lines. ​A Great High-Pigment Concealer: Honestly, for the genetic/structural part, a good color-correcting concealer is your best friend! I use the TFIT Cover Up Pro Concealer—a tiny dab cancels out the shadow and blue/purple tones instantly without creasing. Hope this helps! 💫