VT REEDLE SHOT LIFTING EYE CREAM 15ML

Values: 100% Genuine (Adilsons policy) · Fragrance-Free · Halal-Friendly* · FA-Conditional · Vegan status uncertain (Collagen Extract source and stem-cell-media origin not fully disclosed).

Under-eye skin is the thinnest on the face and shows fatigue and micro-expression lines faster than anywhere else. This eye cream is unusually transparent among VT's Lifting sub-line: it's the only SKU in the family that discloses an exact concentration (9,795ppm) for the headline stem-cell-media ingredient, rather than leaving it buried below an unstated threshold.

Pros: genuinely disclosed, non-trace concentration of the headline active; fragrance-free; includes Bakuchiol, a real (if lightly dosed) retinol-alternative; rich texture suited to the thin eye area.

Caveats: no confirmed spicule (Reedle) mineral in the disclosed INCI, despite the "Reedle Shot" branding — see Section 9; vegan status uncertain; the stem-cell-media ingredient has no established pregnancy safety data.

Classification: YELLOW (14+ with guidance). Nothing in the disclosed INCI is unsafe for younger skin, but this is an anti-aging/firming eye treatment (stem-cell conditioned media, collagen, bakuchiol) targeting a concern under-16 skin has not yet begun to experience.

There is no youth-targeted packaging here, so this is a "not needed yet" flag. A teenager wanting under-eye hydration is better served by a plain ceramide-based moisturizer used sparingly around the eyes.

Checklist: Bedside-compatible (yes) · Requires rinsing (no) · Requires precise dosage (no, ½ rice-grain per eye by feel) · Usable with unwashed hands (yes, in a pinch) · Wait time required (none) · Can be a single-product routine (yes, on a day you skip everything else).

This qualifies for a bare-bones routine: cleanse (or micellar wipe) → this eye cream → plain moisturizer. It requires no special tools or technique beyond a gentle dab.

Step 1 (When): AM and/or PM, after cleansing and any water-based toner/essence, before heavier cream.

Step 2 (How much): A rice-grain-sized dot per eye.

Step 3 (How): Dot along the orbital bone (not directly on the lash line), then pat gently with the ring finger for 20-30 seconds per eye.

The one rule: Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Rinse or gentle cleanse. 2. Hydrating toner/essence (optional). 3. Antioxidant serum, if used. 4. VT Reedle Shot Lifting Eye Cream. 5. Facial moisturizer. 6. SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable — this eye cream carries no UV protection).

No AM restriction applies — none of the disclosed actives are photosensitizing, though Bakuchiol users occasionally report mild sun-sensitivity; consistent SPF is worth emphasizing regardless.

1. Double cleanse if wearing makeup/SPF. 2. Toner/essence. 3. Any treatment serum (retinoid, acid, Vitamin C — see Section 15B if you run one). 4. VT Reedle Shot Lifting Eye Cream, applied last around the eyes. 5. Facial moisturizer or sleeping mask.

If you use a PM retinoid elsewhere on the face, this eye cream is not part of that active lane — Bakuchiol here is present at a low, undisclosed concentration and does not carry a retinoid-strength conflict warning, but avoid applying a strong facial retinoid directly onto the eye area regardless.

Technique: Dot, don't rub — friction on this thin skin increases irritation risk and can stretch fragile tissue over time.

Required skin state: Slightly damp is fine.

Wait time: None strictly required, though 30-60 seconds before concealer reduces pilling.

Cotton pad vs. hands: Hands — a cream this rich benefits from full-dose delivery; a cotton pad would absorb 30-40% of the product.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global rules: Viscosity ladder runs thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, before sunscreen 10-15 min if going outdoors or applying makeup. Amount defaults unless brand-specific guidance overrides: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; eye product ½ rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face plus 1 finger for neck. Hydrators go on slightly damp skin; retinoids on fully dry skin; if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers rather than add more.

AM Maximum Stack: 1. Rinse/gentle cleanse (optional). 2. pH-prep toner (optional). 3. Hydrating toner layers (optional). 4. Essence (optional). 5. Mist (optional). 6. Booster/soothing serum (optional). 7. Antioxidant lane (optional). 8. Pigment support lane (optional). 9. Hydration serum lane (optional). 10. Oil-control lane (optional). 11. Peptide/growth-factor lane (optional). 12. Eye cream — this product sits here, ½ rice-grain per eye, before facial moisturizer. 13. Moisturizer. 14. Optional sealing layer if dry/AC. 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable). 16. Lip SPF (optional). In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking.

PM Maximum Stack: 1. Micellar pre-cleanse (optional). 2. Oil cleanser/balm (if SPF/makeup worn). 3. Water cleanser. 4. pH-prep toner (optional). 5. Hydrating toner layers (optional). 6. Essence (optional). 7. Soothing/barrier serum (optional). 8. Anchor treatment (retinoid/acid/Vitamin C, if used — not this product). 9. Targeted serum (optional). 10. Eye cream — this product, dotted and patted in. 11. Moisturizer. 12. Sleeping mask (optional). 13. Occlusive seal (optional). 14. Spot treatment (as needed). Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine — barrier/hydration items like this eye cream can always accompany any of those lanes.

Rung: Medium-rich cream tier — apply after water-based treatments, before your main facial moisturizer.

Layering rule: Thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase. This cream's oil-phase ingredients (Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Rice Germ Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane) mean it belongs after any watery treatment serum.

Phase compatibility: Emulsion (water + oil via Cetearyl Olivate/Polyglyceryl emulsifiers) — layers normally under a facial moisturizer.

Prerequisites: None — this is a foundational hydrating/firming eye treatment.

Primary targets: Under-eye dryness (Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Glycerin); temporary firmness/plumping (Collagen Extract, disclosed-concentration stem-cell conditioned media); fine lines (Bakuchiol, Adenosine).

Secondary benefits: Niacinamide offers mild brightening support alongside the firming story.

What this product cannot do: Cannot replace under-eye volume lost to fat-pad descent (that requires a dermal filler); cannot lighten pigmented dark circles caused by excess melanin; cannot permanently erase static wrinkles.

Every recommendation below was verified in Adilsons' live catalog as status: active with real stock at the time of writing. Stock changes constantly — if your first pick shows as unavailable, the alternatives are genuine substitutes, not filler.

1. Daily SPF (mandatory pairing, this product has none): Primary — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ML. Alternatives — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics 50ML, Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture SunCream 50ml, ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Tone Up Sunscreen 50ML.

2. Matching facial moisturizer for a fuller firming routine: Primary — VT Reedle Shot Lifting Cream 50ML. Alternatives — VT Cica Collagen Cream 30ML, VT PDRN Capsule Cream 100 50ml, VT Cica Collagen Eye Cream 15ML (an alternative eye cream if you prefer a fish-collagen-forward formula instead).

Pilling pairs: Layering a heavy silicone primer on top without a wait can pill, since this cream contains Cyclohexasiloxane and Dimethicone-type silicones. Mitigation: wait 60 seconds, pat rather than rub.

MYTH: "This eye cream contains a retinoid, so it's off-limits in pregnancy." REALITY: Bakuchiol is a plant-derived retinol-ALTERNATIVE, chemically distinct from actual retinoids (retinol, retinal, tretinoin) — it is not one of the pregnancy-gated ingredient classes, though this does not make the stem-cell-media ingredient automatically pregnancy-established-safe either; check with your doctor regardless.

MYTH: "Stem cell conditioned media means living stem cells are in the jar." REALITY: Conditioned media is the growth-factor-rich liquid left behind after stem cells are cultured and then removed — no living cells are present in the finished product.

AC environment warning: In air-conditioned environments, the humectants in this cream can draw moisture from your deeper skin layers instead of from the air. If you spend long hours in AC, seal with your regular facial moisturizer.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; this is a leave-on product applied after cleansing, so hard-water residue mainly affects how clean skin feels going in, not this cream's own performance.

Full INCI (as found via aggregator research): Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cyclohexasiloxane, Propanediol, Collagen Extract, Niacinamide, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract (9,795ppm), Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Polyacrylate-13, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyisobutene, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bakuchiol.

*This INCI was compiled from aggregator search-result summaries (incidecoder.com via WebSearch), not a directly fetched page, because direct access was blocked in our research environment. The 9,795ppm figure is specific enough that we treat it as medium-high confidence rather than an aggregator invention.

Fairy dusting note: Bakuchiol and Adenosine sit at the very end of the disclosed list, below the practical 1% line.* Their inclusion is real and checkable, but no meaningful concentration-based efficacy claim can be made for either in this exact formula — treat "retinol-alternative" as a marketing angle here, not a headline dose.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, and Disodium EDTA (chelating aid) — a modern, paraben-free multi-functional combination.

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free — no "Fragrance"/"Parfum" entry appears in the disclosed INCI.

Scent description: Expect little to no perceptible scent.

EU 26 allergen screen: None detected in the declared INCI.

Alcohol disclosure: Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol present — both are fatty (emollient) alcohols, not drying alcohols.

No documented cross-reactivity ingredients (snail mucin, propolis, papaya enzyme, chamomile/calendula, chitosan) were found in this cream's disclosed INCI.

Halal: No formal third-party Halal certification was found.* Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data: no ethanol from fermentation and no pork-derived ingredients detected. The exact source of Collagen Extract and the human-cell-derived conditioned media are not fully disclosed — Muslims with stricter requirements around human-tissue-derived ingredients should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: Status uncertain — likely not vegan. Collagen Extract's source species is undisclosed (collagen is almost always animal or marine-derived) and the stem-cell-media ingredient is human-cell-derived by definition.

Cruelty-free: *Brand-stated policy (not tested on animals). Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or an equivalent third-party audit. We did not confirm whether VT sells through Mainland China retail channels that could require post-market animal testing by law.

Microplastic status: No confirmed microbead/microplastic exfoliating particles in the disclosed INCI — Microplastic-Free: Likely Yes.

MFDS classification: Not confirmed as a Functional Cosmetic filing for this exact SKU — treated as General Cosmetic.

Regulatory transparency note: As with the sibling Lifting Cream, at least one ingredient-database source reports Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media as a restricted/not-permitted ingredient class under EU cosmetics regulation.* Mauritius does not follow EU cosmetics regulation directly. This SKU is notable for actually disclosing a concentration (9,795ppm) for the ingredient in question, which is disclosed here for full transparency.

*Sourced from a single aggregator page, not independently cross-checked against the EU's own CosIng database this pass.

Clinical evidence: Genuine peer-reviewed research exists on stem-cell conditioned media as an ingredient class; no independent clinical study was located for this specific finished eye cream.*

*Clinical evidence for this exact product's efficacy claims is marketing-only at the time of writing.

Evidence confidence: Medium for the stem-cell-media ingredient class generally (and this SKU's disclosed concentration is a genuine transparency plus); Low/Marketing-Only for the "lifting" claim on this exact formula.

FA safety: FA-Conditional — Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, and Sorbitan Isostearate fall within chain-length ranges some sources associate with feeding Malassezia yeast. Small eye-area volume lowers real-world reactivity risk versus a full-face cream, but those prone to periocular fungal-acne-type bumps should patch test.

Assessment: Low-Medium. The cream absorbs into thin eye-area skin reasonably well; pilling is more likely under a heavy silicone-based concealer without a wait.

Mitigation: Apply on slightly damp skin, wait 60 seconds before concealer.

Color baseline: Expect a consistent off-white cream; a shift toward yellow/brown or a rancid smell signals oxidation of the oil-phase ingredients — discard if this happens.

Storage: Mauritius heat and humidity accelerate oil-phase oxidation; keep the jar closed and out of direct bathroom-shelf sun.

Spoilage signs: Separation that won't remix, a sour smell, or visible mold — when in doubt, discard.

Patch test: Apply a small amount to the inner forearm, wait 24 hours; if clear, apply behind the ear, wait another 24 hours; then begin eye-area use.

72-hour barrier reset (if you react): Stop all actives. For 72 hours, use only a gentle cleanser, plain moisturizer, and mineral SPF — no acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce one product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: Hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately and discontinue use.

Pregnancy alternatives: If pregnant/nursing and preferring to avoid the undisclosed-safety stem-cell-media ingredient, discuss with your doctor or consider a plain ceramide-based eye cream in the meantime.

Top mistakes: 1. Applying directly on the lash line rather than along the orbital bone. 2. Rubbing vigorously instead of patting gently. 3. Using more than a rice-grain amount expecting faster results. 4. Applying before fully absorbed serums underneath, causing pilling. 5. Expecting it to replace a dermatologist consult for genuine volume loss.

Overuse threshold: Twice daily (AM+PM) is the realistic ceiling.

Usage math: At roughly ½ rice-grain per eye, twice daily, a 15ml jar realistically provides several months of use.

Lifespan: Using 2-3x the recommended amount will empty the jar in a fraction of the time without improving results faster.

Reorder timing: Track your jar's fill level and plan to reorder roughly two weeks before you expect to run out.

This eye cream does one job well — hydrate and temporarily firm the under-eye area with a genuinely disclosed concentration of its headline active — and it sits in the eye-product slot of both your AM and PM stacks (see the Routine Encyclopedia above for exact placement).

AM: Cleanse → optional toner → this eye cream → moisturizer → SPF50+ PA++++ (mandatory, this product provides none). PM: Double cleanse if needed → toner/essence → any treatment serum → this eye cream → moisturizer.

If your skin is barrier-compromised right now: Use this cream alone around the eyes and skip any exfoliating or Vitamin C step until the barrier stabilizes.

If you are pregnant or nursing: Discuss the stem-cell-media ingredient with your doctor before use.

Stock-true bundle (3 products): VT Reedle Shot Lifting Cream 50ML (matching face moisturizer) + this eye cream + SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ML (daily SPF) — a simple firming-and-protection routine.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with this product, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you want an eye cream from VT with a fully disclosed collagen source instead of an undisclosed-source Collagen Extract, VT Cica Collagen Eye Cream 15ML is currently in stock and names its collagen as fish-derived at a specific molecular weight (300Da) — a genuinely more transparent, though not vegan, alternative.

Thesis: Choose this Lifting Eye Cream over the Cica Collagen Eye Cream if you want the stem-cell-media/Bakuchiol firming angle rather than a fish-collagen-and-vibrating-applicator approach.

Upgrade triggers (choose this Lifting Eye Cream if 2+ apply): If you've used a fish-collagen eye cream with no visible firming change, THEN a stem-cell-media approach offers a different active pathway. If you specifically want to avoid fish-derived ingredients (though this product's own vegan status is also uncertain, see Section 26), THEN this may be worth investigating further with the brand directly. If your barrier is currently compromised, do not upgrade yet — use a gentler option first.

Don't upgrade if: you are pregnant/nursing and want to minimize undisclosed-safety ingredients; you specifically want a vegan-certifiable eye cream (neither option qualifies); you are satisfied with your current eye cream's results.

Decision close: If you match 2 or more upgrade triggers above, this Lifting Eye Cream is worth choosing. If not, the Cica Collagen Eye Cream is a well-documented, equally reasonable choice. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: under-eye hydration and temporary firming via a disclosed-concentration stem-cell-media/collagen/bakuchiol combination. You do NOT need this if you already own another firming eye cream you are actively using and satisfied with — finish that one first.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if you already run another collagen-or-growth-factor eye cream (same mechanism); Marginal Benefit if you currently use only your facial moisturizer around the eyes.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips: Check for an intact tamper/security seal on first opening; the jar should carry a legible batch code; texture should be a consistent off-white cream, not separated or discolored.

VT is best known internationally for its Centella Asiatica ("Cica") soothing skincare line and its microneedle-adjacent "Reedle Shot" spicule technology. The Lifting sub-line extends this into anti-aging/firming territory using stem-cell-media and peptide actives — this eye cream is the most concentration-transparent SKU in that sub-line researched to date.

No dedicated Reddit thread was found for this exact SKU during this research pass. A media-outlet review page (mamamia.com.au) exists but could not be fully read in this research environment (direct page access blocked), so no paraphrase from it is included here — stating this plainly rather than guessing at its content, per our honesty standard. One aggregated source referenced roughly 350 reviews with generally positive sentiment on the peptide/collagen combination, but this figure could not be confidently confirmed as specific to this exact SKU rather than a similarly-named sibling product.

Common praise themes: not independently confirmed for this exact SKU this pass. Common complaint themes: not independently confirmed this pass. Treat this as a genuine research gap rather than an assumption either way.

Sustainability: Check local recycling guidance for the packaging material on the unit you receive.

Does this have a vibrating applicator like the Cica Collagen Eye Cream? Not confirmed for this exact SKU — do not assume it ships with the same applicator technology without checking your specific unit.

Is this safe to use if I'm pregnant? No retinoids, salicylic acid, hydroquinone, or chemical UV filters were found — Bakuchiol is a retinol-alternative, not an actual retinoid — but the stem-cell-media ingredient has no established pregnancy safety data, so consult your doctor.

Can I use this if I have fungal-acne-prone skin? Treat it as FA-Conditional (see Section 30B). Patch test on a small area first.

Does it contain a real spicule/microneedling ingredient? No Silica or Hydrolyzed Sponge was found in the disclosed INCI for this exact SKU — unlike other Reedle Shot products, its "lifting" mechanism appears to rest on the stem-cell-media/collagen/bakuchiol actives rather than a confirmed physical spicule.

Is it vegan? Uncertain and likely not — the collagen source and the human-cell-derived conditioned media are not fully disclosed as plant-only.

Conditioned Media

The nutrient/growth-factor-rich liquid left over after cells are grown in a lab and then removed — contains no living cells.

Bakuchiol

A plant-derived ingredient marketed as a gentler alternative to retinol; chemically different from actual retinoids.

Dalton/ppm

Units used to express an ingredient's molecular weight (Dalton) or concentration (parts per million, ppm — 1,000ppm = 0.1%).

Humectant

An ingredient (like Glycerin) that draws water into the skin surface.

Occlusive

An ingredient that seals moisture in by forming a physical barrier on the skin.

MFDS

Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which regulates cosmetics and classifies certain products as "Functional" after additional testing.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: Anyone wanting a fragrance-free under-eye firming cream with an unusually transparent, disclosed concentration for its headline active, and comfortable with an undisclosed-source collagen and human-cell-derived ingredient.

Key benefits: Disclosed 9,795ppm stem-cell-media concentration (the most transparent in the Lifting sub-line); fragrance-free; includes a real (if lightly dosed) retinol-alternative.

Keep in mind: No confirmed spicule mechanism despite "Reedle Shot" branding; not confirmed vegan; consult a doctor before use if pregnant or nursing; product is intermittently out of stock — check availability before planning a routine around it.