Puffiness and shadows survive every concealer and every cold spoon.
Depuffing Eye Gel-Cream
A caffeine-adjacent peptide works on the look of puffiness and tired shadows, so the area looks more awake before you even reach for makeup.
Facial Care · Peptide Eye Care
Under-eyes that look rested — before concealer.
A dime-sized dab that makes five hours of sleep look like eight. Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 works on the look of puffiness while hyaluronic acid and bamboo extract smooth and hydrate — for eyes that look rested instead of swollen, even when the night said otherwise.
- Eyes that look rested, not swollen — the puffiness and tired look, softened
- Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 targets the look of under-eye puffiness and shadows
- Hyaluronic acid and bamboo smooth and hydrate the fine, crepey-looking area
- A light gel-cream that sinks in fast and sits perfectly under concealer
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Why it works
The eyes show the short nights first. This is for those.
The skin around your eyes looks fine, crepey and dehydrated.
Depuffing Eye Gel-Cream
Hyaluronic acid and bamboo extract smooth and hydrate the delicate area, softening the look of fine lines and crepiness.
Rich eye creams pill and slide your concealer around.
Depuffing Eye Gel-Cream
This is a light gel-cream — it absorbs fast and lays down a smooth base concealer glides over instead of gathering on.
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De-Puffs
Targets the look of under-eye puffiness.
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Peptide
Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 for rested-looking eyes.
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Smooths
HA and bamboo soften fine, crepey lines.
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Light
Gel-cream that sits perfectly under concealer.
The ritual
Your morning eye step
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Dab
Take a dime-sized amount onto your ring finger.
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Tap
Gently tap it around the orbital bone, morning and night — never rub.
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Wake up
Let it absorb, then apply concealer over the smooth, rested-looking base.
Full transparency
What's inside — and what's not
Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 with sodium hyaluronate, bamboo extract and grape seed oil in a light gel-cream base. A focused eye formula, nothing heavy.
Never✕ Fragrance✕ mineral oil✕ silicones✕ parabens✕ sulfates
100-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Use it morning and night for 100 days. If your eyes don't look more rested, reach out for a full refund — tube included.
Applies after 21 days of consistent use, once per product, and covers the product price — not shipping. See our Refund Policy for details.
Pay Over Time
Split it into 4 interest-free payments with Afterpay, or use Shop Pay Installments — chosen at checkout.
Made Fresh, Shipped Tracked
Freshly made for you in 1–5 business days, then shipped tracked from the USA — typically at your door in 5–9 business days.
The Honest Comparison
Why a peptide eye gel beats a basic eye cream
Most eye creams just add moisture. This pairs a targeting peptide with hydration for the look of puffiness and shadows.
| What matters | ✦ Austin Bloome Depuffing Eye Gel-Cream | Basic eye cream |
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| Targeting peptideAcetyl tetrapeptide-5 works on the look of puffiness and shadows | ✓ | ✕ |
| Hydrating & smoothingHA and bamboo soften the look of fine, crepey lines | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Light gel-cream feelAbsorbs fast and sits under concealer without creasing | ✓ | ✕ |
| Fragrance-freeGentle around the delicate eye area | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Cruelty-freeNever tested on animals | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Made fresh in the USAMade to order and shipped tracked, not mass-produced overseas | ✓ | Sometimes |
Peptide + HAUnder-concealer lightMade in the USA
A little goes far — one tube lasts well beyond two months.
Aqua, grape seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, sodium hyaluronate, 1,2-hexanediol, phyllostachys bambusoides (bamboo) extract.
- Acetyl tetrapeptide-5A peptide — a very short chain of amino acids — chosen specifically for the under-eye area rather than the face in general.It's the targeting ingredient, working on the look of under-eye puffiness and the tired shadows that come with a short night.
- Sodium hyaluronateThe lighter, better-absorbed form of hyaluronic acid — a humectant, meaning it pulls water in and holds it.Hydration is what makes crepey-looking fine lines soften, so this is what smooths the area rather than just sitting on it.
- Bamboo (phyllostachys) extractA botanical naturally rich in silica, the mineral behind that firm, conditioned feel.Helps condition and smooth the thinnest skin on your face without adding weight.
- Grape seed oilA light, antioxidant-rich oil pressed from grape seeds.Softens and conditions while keeping the texture thin enough to sit under concealer without creasing.
- Gentle gel base (acacia & xanthan gums, cetearyl olivate)Plant-derived thickeners and an olive-based emulsifier that create the cooling gel-cream texture.They give it that fast-absorbing, non-greasy feel — the reason it de-puffs instead of weighing the eye area down.
Questions, answered
What does a peptide eye cream actually do?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids — one of the most-studied ingredient families in modern skincare, and the reason 'peptide' is on half the shelf. In our Depuffing Eye Gel-Cream, acetyl tetrapeptide-5 works on the look of under-eye puffiness and tired shadows while hyaluronic acid and bamboo smooth and hydrate the thinnest skin on your face. It improves how the area looks — it's a cosmetic gel-cream, not a treatment.
Will it get rid of my dark circles?
It works on the look of puffiness and tired shadows and smooths the area, so eyes read more rested — a real, visible difference in appearance rather than a fix for genetics or a short night. Used morning and night, that cosmetic lift is what makes five hours of sleep look more like eight.
Is a gel-cream better than a rich eye cream?
For most people, yes. Eye-area skin is the thinnest on your face, and heavy creams tend to sit there and puff. A gel-cream absorbs fast, cools on contact and still hydrates — which is why ours is built this way.
Is this different from a regular face moisturiser near the eyes?
Yes — it's formulated lighter and gentler for the thin eye-area skin, with a peptide specifically aimed at the look of puffiness. A regular moisturiser can be too rich there and travel into the eyes.
How much do I use, and how do I tap it in?
A dime-sized amount is plenty for both eyes — the area needs very little, and too much just sits and puffs. Use your ring finger (the lightest touch) and gently press-and-tap around the orbital bone. Never drag or rub the delicate skin.
When should I use it — morning, night, or both?
Both, and each does a different job. In the morning it de-puffs and gives concealer a smooth base; at night it's the hydrating, smoothing step while you sleep. Twice daily is where people see the most.
Can I use it right up to my lash line, on my eyelids, or on crow's feet?
Crow's feet, yes — tap it along the outer corner. Lash line and moving eyelid, no: stay just outside the orbital bone so nothing migrates into your eyes overnight. Tapped along the bone is exactly where it does its work anyway — that's the ring where puffiness and shadows show.
Will it work under makeup, or will it pill?
It works under makeup — that's a strength. It's a light gel-cream that absorbs fast and gives concealer a smooth base to sit on, so it's less likely to crease. Just let it absorb for a minute before your concealer goes on and it won't pill.
When will I notice a difference?
Many people see a more rested, less puffy look within a couple of weeks of twice-daily use, and the smoothing of the fine, crepey-looking area keeps building from there. The cool, de-puffing morning tap, though, you'll notice the first time you use it.
How long will one tube last, and how should I store it?
A long time — you only use a dime-sized amount, so a tube typically lasts well beyond two months, comfortably longer than it takes for the rested look to establish itself. Keep the cap on and store it out of direct heat and light; some people like to keep it in the fridge for an extra de-puffing coolness.
Where is it made, and what's actually in it?
Ours is made in the USA in small batches, freshly made for your order in 1–5 business days and shipped tracked — not a mystery tube drop-shipped from overseas. Inside it's acetyl tetrapeptide-5 for the look of puffiness, hyaluronic acid and bamboo extract to smooth and hydrate, and no fragrance.
Will it sting or irritate my eyes?
It's fragrance-free and formulated specifically for the delicate eye area, so it shouldn't — gentle enough for twice a day is the whole design brief. Keep it just outside the orbital bone, and if you're prone to reactions, patch-test on your jaw for a couple of nights first.
Can I use it if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
It's fragrance-free and formulated gently for the delicate eye area, with no retinoids in it. Skincare in this season is personal, so check with your provider if you have concerns about a specific ingredient — the full list is right below — and our Pregnancy collection and Postpartum collection are worth a look if you want products chosen for exactly where you are.
What if it doesn't work for me?
You're covered by our 100-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Use it morning and night, and if your eyes don't look more rested, reach out for a full refund — even on an opened tube. See our Refund Policy for details.