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Shoppers Are ‘Obsessed’ With This ‘Magic’ $9 Eye Balm: ‘I Can See the Puffiness Going Away’

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If your under-eye routine is a graveyard of half-used creams, gels, and rollers, you might want to make room for one more that might just become “the one” — because shoppers can’t stop raving about a $9 stick that actually makes a visible difference. THESAEM’s Iceland Hydrating Peptide Eye Stick has been quietly climbing bestseller lists thanks to its cooling texture and instant results that reviewers swear they can see.

One fan put it bluntly: “I can see the puffiness going away.” They added that the cooling eye stick “goes on smoothly and feels so cool on my face,” noting that it’s even helped with dark circles over time. The secret? A five-peptide complex plus amino acids that strengthen the delicate skin barrier around your eyes while also delivering hydration. That’s not something most bargain eye balms can pull off!

The formula is built on Icelandic glacial water and plant extracts like moss and ice plants, so the payoff is a refreshing hit of moisture without the sticky aftermath. As another shopper explained, “This product is amazing. As you apply it to your undereye, it feels cooling. Within a minute, you can see a reduction in puffiness.” The easy stick format also means you can swipe it on without dipping into jars or waiting for anything to sink in.

THESAEM Iceland Hydrating Peptide Eye Stick

Reviewers also highlight what’s missing: no sulfates, no parabens, no mineral oil. One person who normally reacts badly to skincare said, “I usually break out in hives with most products but not this one. This makes my skin feel amazing.” That’s a strong vote of confidence for sensitive eyes.

And don’t underestimate the convenience of this eye gel in stick form. “Unlike a cream, you can just toss it in your purse and apply it on the go,” a reviewer noted. Another admitted they’ve started reaching for it multiple times a day: “Now I use this stick in the morning, then after work, after the gym, after a shower, after a rough day, whatever! It’s so hydrating, cooling, and relaxing!”

Even shoppers with stubborn concerns are impressed. One person who had dealt with discoloration on their eyelids for years wrote, “WOW..It’s been a week and I see a huge difference..The discoloration is almost all gone!”

Even the most crowded bathroom cabinets are making space for this little $9 eye stick, and for good reason. With shoppers calling it “magic” and using it everywhere from the morning mirror to the gym bag, the Iceland Hydrating Peptide Eye Stick is proving that sometimes the smallest (and most adorable) products really can make the biggest difference.

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