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Products That Offer A Touch-Up Job, If Not an Overhaul

FAST-ACTING products may not offer long-term results, but they do have some benefits, said Dr. Diane C. Madfes, a dermatologist who is a clinical instructor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

"Without having an invasive procedure like Botox, you do look a little better for a short time," she said. To test product claims, Dr. Madfes examined the ingredient lists on several quick-fix care items. She also tired the products on herself.

Tracie Martyn

LotuSculpt Quick Fix Eye Pad Activator

Web Site Claim

"Firms and brightens, minimizes the appearance of dark circles."

Analysis

The product had an immediate plumping effect, Dr. Madfes said. In the long term, LotuSculpt should help decrease darkness under the eyes because it includes acetyles hexapepide-3, a protein that is supposed to strengthen blood circulation, she said.