No baggage here: The era of lacklustre eye creams is over

29 October 2025
By Natalia Didovich

Introducing the new class of professional-grade products delivering real results with no needles required.

Professional-grade eye treatments are reframing the conversation around eye care.

Few skincare categories have undergone a transformation quite like eye care. Once considered an optional add-on to skincare routines, the delicate under-eye area is now in the spotlight with a demand for targeted, high-performance formulas that deliver visible results.

But why the shift? The skin around the eyes is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the face. It holds less collagen, produces less oil, and is more prone to water loss, making it one of the first areas to show signs of stress, ageing, and environmental damage. Traditional skincare often falls short of addressing the root causes, and although more invasive treatments such as injectables offer a quick fix, they are unable to restore or nourish the skin’s underlying structure. That’s where the new wave of professional eye care steps in.

It’s a shift being driven by brands such as O COSMEDICS and NEUROCOSMEDICS by GINGER&ME, whose professional-grade eye treatments are reframing the conversation around eye care. These formulas work beneath the surface to strengthen skin function, stimulate repair, and deliver visible results over time.

O COSMEDICS Cell to Cell Eye Cream.
NEUROCOSMEDICS by GINGER&ME Hydra-Glow Eye Masks.

O COSMEDICS’ No Baggage Native Collagen Eye Masks are an immediate standout. Unlike traditional patches, these are composed of 97 per cent skin-identical bovine collagen, creating a second skin that actively works to smooth, plump, and firm. Think of them as your under-eye area’s emergency reset button, erasing signs of fatigue and fine lines. For long-term transformation, the brand’s Bio-Energy Eye Gel is your secret weapon. The revolutionary product features award-winning actives that train the eye area from the inside out, giving a natural injection-like result.

Across the aisle, NEUROCOSMEDICS by GINGER&ME is another brand taking a scientific approach to under-eye care. Their Hydra-Glow Eye Masks are formulated to revitalise tired eyes in minutes. Infused with niacinamides, vegan collagen, and antioxidant-rich botanicals, these water-dissolvable gel masks instantly reduce puffiness, brighten dark circles, and leave you with a radiant glow. Best of all? They dissolve in water post-use for a waste-free beauty ritual. Rounding out the regime, the Quinoa Lift & Hydrate Eye Cream is a lightweight gel product designed for daily use. It visibly lifts and firms the eye area, while sitting smoothly under make-up, making it ideal for both short-term radiance and long-term repair.

These products signal a new era for eye care: where targeted, professional-grade skincare doesn’t just fill gaps left by injectables, but goes much deeper. It’s about investing in the long-term health and resilience of your skin with products that work smarter, not harder.

Discover the O COSMEDICS and NEUROCOSMEDICS by GINGER&ME eye care range at probeauty.co.nz, the official distributor.

This article originally appeared in Fashion Quarterly’s Spring 2025 issue.

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