A French family company, Ella Bache has been peddling its wares since 1936. Though initially a “mom and pop” operation, they now sell in over 40 different countries and offer a very sophisticated website which enables you to give yourself a detailed “Skin Diagnosis” before you buy.

Ella Bache offers 5 different ‘categories’ for total body care including skin care, body care, sun care, specialized treatments and tanning products.

Ella Bache Eternal Restructuring Eye Gel is a “powerful eye gel” that corrects and firms the aging eye area, as well as reducing dark circles and puffiness.

Eternal Restructuring Eye Gel offers “instant” relief, and smoothed, “plumped” skin for a more youthful look!

Price: $99.00 for 15 ml

Product Details:

Eternal Restructuring Eye Gel ingredients include:

Olive Oil Extract which promises to speed up the repair process by energizing skin cells, as well as nourishing and softening dry skin in the delicate eye area.

Glycofilm to protect the eye skin by adding a barrier against pollutants.

Sequoia Cells to purportedly stimulate the skin’s natural ability to defend itself against environmental pollutants and other factors that contribute to aging.

Collaxyl “triggers cell metabolism” to firm and tone eye skin.

Sweet Orange all natural Sweet Orange to drain and decongest and reduce puffiness and swelling.

Here’s the good news, Collaxyl is a peptide which regenerates dead skin cells and helps the skin to heal itself. Trademarked in France, Collaxyl may benefit the eye area.

The other ingredients may have moisturizing benefits, but they are not proven for anti-aging.

Overall Impression of Ella Bache:

While the website is impressive, the Ella Bache line is expensive and relies more upon botanical ingredients than science. While botanicals are healthy for your skin, we feel that they’re not aggressive enough to provide effective anti-aging results.

The Ella Bache line is also only available through participating salons, and a “salon consultation is required.”

For the average Joe (or Josette), this is not a convenient or cost effective way to purchase.

You may want to look instead for an eye cream with more reliable ingredients, and that’s easy to get your hands on!

Here are our suggestions.