Introduction
Nature Spell might not have the global name recognition of some heritage beauty houses, yet anyone who has dipped a toe into the plant powered skincare scene will have come across its cheerful promises of nature led formulas. The London based brand has built a quiet but loyal following for products that aim to keep the ingredient list recognisable while still chasing visible results. So when I heard they were turning their attention to tired under eyes, curiosity won out.
The playfully titled The Eyes Have It Under Eye Serum arrives with plenty of ambition: brighter skin, less puffiness, finer looking lines and a gentle nudge toward that freshly slept glow. The brand touts a lightweight texture brimming with watermelon for hydration, goji for brightness and plant squalane for cushiony moisture, underpinned by clinical stats that claim a 10% reduction in dark circles and a 7% dip in eye bag volume after 28 days of daily use.
To see whether those numbers translate outside the lab, I committed to using the serum once a day for a full two weeks, tracking everything from hydration levels to concealer compatibility. Here is how it fared and whether it deserves a spot in your routine.
What is The Eyes Have It Under Eye Serum?
At its core this is an under eye treatment, the branch of skincare designed to address the thinner, more delicate skin beneath the eyes where concerns like darkness, puffiness and fine lines tend to show first. Treatments in this category usually focus on lightweight textures so they can sink in quickly without weighing the area down. Nature Spell’s entry follows that blueprint, relying on a water based formula laced with hydrating agents, plant oils and antioxidants that aim to brighten and smooth over time.
The serum positions itself as a once daily step rather than the twice daily norm often seen in eye care. The brand’s own testing suggests a 10% reduction in the appearance of dark circles alongside a 7% drop in puffiness after four weeks of consistent use. Those claims are moderate rather than dramatic which feels realistic for a product driven mainly by botanical extracts.
Key ingredients include watermelon for hydration, goji berries for a natural dose of vitamin C and plant squalane for a cushioning moisture boost. The blend is vegan and certified cruelty free aligning with the brand’s plant forward ethos. In short this is a targeted hydrator meant to gently brighten, depuff and soften fine lines rather than deliver an instant overhaul.
Did it work?
In the name of science I benched my regular eye cream for three full days before starting the trial, feeling very high tech with my self imposed washout period. Fourteen days felt like a fair window to gauge results so I slotted the serum into my nightly routine right after cleansing and before moisturizer, pressing it along the orbital bone just as the instructions suggest.
First impression: the texture slips on easily and disappears within a minute. On mornings after the initial applications the skin under my eyes looked comfortably hydrated, the kind of plumpness that makes concealer glide rather than gather. The brightening claim was harder to spot. Any lift in luminosity seemed mostly due to the added moisture, not a true reduction in pigment.
By day seven there was a mild but noticeable dip in early morning puffiness. Nothing dramatic yet enough that I skipped the cold spoon trick most days. Fine lines appeared softer for the first two hours of wear though they crept back by mid afternoon, suggesting the payoff is tied to hydration rather than any deeper smoothing action.
Heading into the second week I kept waiting for a bigger change in the darkness under my eyes. The brand’s own numbers set expectations at subtle and subtle is exactly what I got. In certain bathroom lighting I convinced myself the circles were a touch lighter but friends and colleagues remained unconvinced. The serum did continue to play nicely with makeup and never caused milia which earns it points.
On the final night I compared before and after photos. Puffiness: slightly reduced. Fine lines: temporarily softened. Dark circles: maybe a shade better in flattering light. So did it work? Sort of. It delivered a gentle boost in hydration and a small depuffing effect yet fell short of the brighter eye promise I was hoping for. I will finish the bottle but I will not retire my usual treatment just yet. Still, the formula’s easy wear and vegan credentials make it a pleasant option for anyone seeking a light everyday eye hydrator.
Main ingredients explained
Watermelon fruit extract sits near the middle of the deck but drives the first impression thanks to its high water content and amino acids that naturally attract moisture. On my skin it behaved like a fast-acting humectant, pulling in enough hydration to give that short-term plumpness I described earlier. Because watermelon is light and sugar rich it rarely clogs pores, a useful trait if you are prone to milia around the eyes.
Goji berry extract supplies a gentle hit of vitamin C along with carotenoids. The concentration here is modest so do not expect the kind of pigment lifting you would get from a dedicated ascorbic acid serum. Still, the antioxidant backup is welcome for anyone worried about pollution dulling the orbital area. Goji can tingle in higher strengths but I felt no sting which suggests the level stays on the comforting side.
Plant squalane is the cushion of the formula. Derived from sugarcane, it mimics the skin’s own sebum and creates a soft occlusive layer that slows water loss without feeling greasy. Squalane scores zero on the comedogenic scale (meaning it is very unlikely to block pores) so even acne-prone users can usually apply it safely.
Supporting players include sunflower and baobab seed oils for extra lipids, broccoli sprout extract for a dose of sulforaphane based antioxidants and xanthan gum to give the serum its slip. Nothing here screams heavy or pore clogging though anyone extremely sensitive to oils may want to patch test since sunflower oil can rate a mild two out of five on the comedogenic chart.
Preservation comes from phenoxyethanol partnered with potassium sorbate. Both are common in leave-on skincare and generally well tolerated in low percentages. Benzophenone-4 shows up as a UV stabiliser for the formula rather than as real sun protection so you will still need SPF in the morning.
The absence of animal-derived ingredients makes the serum suitable for vegans and vegetarians and the brand is certified cruelty free. As for pregnancy considerations, the blend skips retinoids and high dose acids yet it does contain fragrance and synthetic polymers. While nothing here is flagged as a known teratogen, dermatologists typically recommend erring on the side of caution with any leave-on treatment during pregnancy so a quick chat with a doctor is best before adding it to a prenatal routine.
One last note: the formula avoids parabens and drying alcohols but carries a light fruit-fresh scent. Fragrance sits low on the list yet those with reactive eyes may notice a brief whiff before it dissipates. Overall the ingredient roster reads like a gentle hydrating cocktail backed by mild antioxidants rather than a heavy hitter aimed at dramatic resurfacing which aligns with the results I saw.
What I liked/didn’t like
Here is the quick rundown after two weeks of nightly use.
What works well:
- Lightweight serum sinks in quickly without residue
- Provides a clear bump in hydration that softens fine lines for a few hours
- Layers smoothly under concealer and follows a vegan cruelty free brief
What to consider:
- Brightening impact on dark circles remains modest so expectations should stay realistic
- Depuffing benefits are mild compared with stronger caffeine based options
- Presence of fragrance may not suit very sensitive eyes
My final thoughts
After two weeks of dutiful dabbing I can say The Eyes Have It Under Eye Serum earns a respectable 7.5/10. Hydration and a touch of de puffing are its clear strengths while the brightening effect stays on the polite side of subtle. Having cycled through more under eye treatments than I care to admit, I feel confident I gave this one a fair shake and the results land squarely in the pleasant but not game changing category.
Who will like it? Anyone who wants a vegan lightweight serum that plays nicely under concealer and offers a gentle morning-after refresh without risking milia. Who might shrug? Those chasing faster pigment reduction or a caffeine style jolt for stubborn puffiness. I would recommend it to a friend whose main wish is soft hydration with bonus soothing but I would also manage their expectations about just how much brighter their circles will look after a month.
If dark circles top your priority list the landscape is wide. I have had solid success with Dark Circle Cream by Deascal, an all rounder that quietly lifts tone across the whole eye area and costs less than many prestige picks. Pigmentclar Anti Dark Circles Eye Cream by La Roche-Posay brings a refined tint plus niacinamide for those who like a quick optical boost. The Ordinary’s Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG remains my go to when late night emails create balloons under my eyes and Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum by StriVectin delivers a more assertive vitamin C punch when hyperpigmentation is digging in its heels.
Each of the above has been part of my rotation at some point and all outperform Nature Spell’s serum on at least one claim, yet none share its exact balance of featherweight texture and purely plant driven formula. That leaves The Eyes Have It sitting comfortably as a nice middle ground option rather than an unrivalled standout.
Before you dive in, remember every under eye product needs consistent use to maintain gains and even the best formula cannot rewrite genetics or a lifelong attachment to late night streaming. Please patch test first (sorry for sounding like an over protective parent) and keep in mind results ebb if you stop applying.