Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream

In each issue, Modern Aesthetics® magazine asks top cosmetic doctors about the newest cosmeceuticals they are offering to patients. Here, Kafele T. Hodari, MD, MBA, owner and medical director at Rejuvené & Hodari MD Dermatology, Inc. in Chico, CA, shares his enthusiasm for Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream.

What is Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream?

Kafele T. Hodari, MD, MBA: Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream is an eye cream that is clinically proven to target visible signs of aging eyes. Powerful humectants deliver rich moisture to the skin’s surface and replenish hydration within to improve skin barrier health. A nourishing blend of botanical ingredients, antioxidants, and peptides supports collagen and elastin for enhanced firmness and elasticity. It provides moisture-rich hydration, supports firmer-looking skin, and smooths appearance of lines and wrinkles.

How does Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream stand out from other eye products on the market?

Dr. Hodari: Colorescience uses tried and true ingredients and complexes, such as the Total Eye complex, while incorporating innovative efficacious specialty ingredients. This product added several of these to create the formula. Colorescience also always backs their products with science. This is important because I want to be confident in the safety and efficacy of products, especially when they are new. The results from the eight-week clinical study of Total Eye Firm & Repair were impressive. This stands out because many eye products make claims but do not support them with the data. In the study, 82 percent of subjects who had concerns about firmness and laxity experienced improvement. All subjects reported increased hydration, with 91 percent reporting this as early as week four of use. Safety in products used around the eyes is also important, and I appreciate that Colorescience performs ophthalmology testing as well as dermatology testing.

Which patients is this product ideal for?

Dr. Hodari: Patients who are focused on firming and smoothing around the eyes are great candidates, this includes both men and women.

How do you suggest that your patients use this product?

Dr. Hodari: Patients can use Total Eye Firm & Repair cream morning and evening. They can apply the product safely to the upper and lower eyelids, too. Because Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream is part of the Total Eye collection, it can be used on top of the Total Eye concentrate or after a treatment with the Hydrogel masks. I always stick to the viscosity layering rule. Thinnest products are first followed by more viscous products. For daytime, I recommend patients follow up with the Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 to provide UV and HEV protection to the eye area.

What type of results are your patients seeing with regular use?

Dr. Hodari: My practice received early access to the product for our use, and we love it. We are just launching it now to our patients. The texture, feel, immediate hydration, and smoothing are all great benefits. Because Colorescience did a clinical study we are looking forward to our patients experiencing similar results.

What procedures does this product complement?

Dr. Hodari: Total Eye Firm & Repair is a great complement to many aesthetic procedures, such as facials, HydraFacials, injectables, and non-ablative or even semi-ablative resurfacing. I would recommend patients wait until their skin has re-epithelized before applying Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream after non- or semi-ablative treatments.

How does skincare fit in with your practice philosophy?

Dr. Hodari: Skincare is a key component to my skin health and rejuvenation treatment plans. It’s pretty much non-negotiable. My team and I can do a lot with procedures, but skincare is a must to support, maintain, and protect results.