AminoGenesis Overview
AminoGenesis Counter Clockwise Under Eye Treatment is an eye treatment that reduces dark circles, fine lines and puffiness; it’s part of a skincare line that focuses on amino acids as the primary active ingredients, with only two botanical extracts. The formula can be used for mature skin as an age-reversal treatment.
The product info is minimal and contained on one sub-page, with general ingredient info and concepts explained elsewhere, with little relevance to each specific product and addressing the entire range instead. The site boasts a detailed FAQ and has separate pages for testimonials (with pictures and full names) and before/after photos, which show results for a variety of their products including noticeable results after 1 week of the eye treatment. However, the fine print at the bottom of the site does state that “these results should be considered extraordinary and not typical”.
The formula is patented by AminoGenesis, and it’s by this name that the company refers to itself throughout the site, but for some reason that site’s URL is www.photolagen.com. The company can be contacted via phone, email or mail; it’s based in California and the site also features bios on its founder and the creator of the formula.
AminoGenesis - Product Description
The main focus on ingredients is amino acids, and a separate section of the site does go into lengthy detail about the beneficial properties of these protein building-blocks. These benefits have an emphasis on miniaturization, antioxidant properties and promotion of collagen and elastin production, in order to strengthen and rejuvenate skin, but nothing is mentioned directly within the context of the Counter Clockwise Eye Treatment.
There are some graphs showing the performance of AminoGenesis’ moisturizers in clinical trials, as well as mildly informative illustrations, but much of this section is very text-heavy and feels too encyclopedic. There is a complete list of ingredients, but the entry “amino acids” is vague and could have been elaborated upon, as the general public will not know how these apply to anti-aging treatments. Extracts of chamomile and witch hazel provide anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties to the formula.
The treatment retails on the company’s official site for $40 per 5oz jar, but there is no information on shipping or returns, so there doesn’t appear to be a money-back guarantee. The site does boast a US-based and international dealer finder, however, but it’s not clear if they offer guarantees.
AminoGenesis Advantage
- Water-based delivery for deep penetration of moisturizers
- Suitable for all skin types
- Uses non-bovine collagen sources
- Excellent online reviews
AminoGenesis - Drawbacks
- Very little info ingredient relating to the specific products
- No free trial/money-back guarantee
- No info regarding shipping or returns from the company’s online store.
AminoGenesis - The Bottom line
The cream has garnered excellent reviews online, but the idea of peptides and amino acids in anti-aging or eye treatments is not a new concept, and for a company to use that as their selling point but not actually go into enough “beauty pseudo-science” detail makes the product’s ideas look derivative and unremarkable. Add to the fact that there is no free trial or information on returns, it’s best to use the store locator to find a real-life dealership and enquire about samples or testing sessions instead.
