Your Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Questions Answered

When it comes to our eyes, sometimes there's only so much cucumber slices and concealer can do to reduce the puffiness and smooth that delicate under-eye skin. Skin care products make many promises but few deliver instant results. When a product does, it tends to cause quite the stir.

Last August, a video by TikTok user Trinidad Sandoval (@Trinidad1967) about Peter Thomas Roth's Instant FIRMx Eye Temporary Tightener gained over 34 million views. Soon after posting, the video of her applying a thin layer of the product to her left undereye garnered thousands of comments asking how the seemingly magic product works—along with selling out the product at major retailers. Why? FIRMx Eye Temporary Tightener, which has been on the market since 2011, really seems to help temporarily smooth the appearance of skin under and around the eye.

The Instant FirmX Eye Tightener is joined by several other firming, tightening and smoothing products in the Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX collection. We focus on answers to your most frequently asked questions.

What products are in the Instant FIRMx collection?

Peter Thomas Roth's Instant FIRMx Collection is made up of a range of products that are intended to temporarily smooth, firm and lift to improve the look of skin. Here are the products available in the Instant FIRMx Collection.

Instant FIRMx Eye Temporary Eye Tightener

The TikTok famous Instant FIRMx Eye Temporary Eye Tightener combines peptides, seaweed extract and silicates with the goal of providing a temporary smoothing effect on the delicate skin around the eye. Instant FIRMx Eye can be used in the under-eye area, on crow's feet, on the eyebrow bone area and between the brows to firm the look of the skin for around 4 to 6 hours.

Buy Instant FIRMx Eye Temporary Eye Tightener for $38.

Instant FIRMx Temporary Face Tightener

Instant FIRMx Temporary Face Tightener combines vitamins C, E and B5 to create the temporary appearance of smoothing age-revealing areas of the face including the forehead and nasolabial folds. According to the company, the FIRMx Temporary Face Tightener can also help to improve the look of pores temporarily.

Buy Instant FIRMx Temporary Face Tightener for $48.

FIRMx Peeling Gel

FIRMx Peeling Gel is an exfoliating wash-off treatment. The peeling gel is made with pineapple and pomegranate enzymes for exfoliation, glycerin and hyaluronic acid to help hydrate the skin.

Buy FIRMx Peeling Gel for $48.

Can I use Instant FIRMx daily?

Instant FIRMx Temporary Eye Tightener and Instant FIRMx Temporary Face Tightener can be used daily. Besides the temporary benefit of tightening and smoothing the appearance of skin, the products also intend to nourish the skin over time with seaweed extract, alfalfa extract and a peptide complex.

Can people of any age use this product?

Instant FIRMx Eye and Instant FIRMx Temporary Face Tightener's effects have been tested for use on women ages 35 to 65, but they are safe for use by younger people who would like to temporarily smooth the look of their skin.

How do I apply Instant FIRMx Eye?

Peter Thomas Roth suggests applying Instant FIRMx Eye with a clean fingertip or makeup brush and using a small amount of product. Before applying, make sure you wash your face with an oil-free face cleanser and make sure it's completely dry. Apply Instant FIRMX Eye in a thin layer using upward strokes on the under-eye area, on crow's feet, brow and brow bone, and between the eyebrows. Avoid using the product on the part of the upper eyelid that moves when you blink. Make sure to keep your face still and expressionless for 5 minutes while the product dries.

Can I use Instant FIRMx on my eyelids?

Instant FIRMx Eye should not be used on the movable upper eyelid. Instead, use it on the areas around the eye, including under the eye and brow area. Instant FIRMx Temporary Face Tightener can be used all over the face, including on the forehead, nasolabial folds and along the temples.

How long does the product last after application?

According to the company, Instant FIRMx's effects will last until the product is washed off. Some users reviews even reported the effects lasting over 8 hours.

Can I use my regular makeup over Instant FIRMx?

Yes, Instant FIRMx can be used under makeup. Peter Thomas Roth suggests using oil-free products like a powder foundation, because products with oil may break down the ingredients in Instant FIRMx products, causing them to be less effective.

What should I use to remove Instant FIRMx?

Peter Thomas Roth recommends removing Instant FIRMx Eye or Temporary Face Tightener at the end of the day with facial cleanser and water. The brand has a selection of different facial cleaners available that could work with Instant FIRMx products.

What is the shelf life of Instant FIRMx?

According to the company, unsealed Peter Thomas Roth products can be expected to last two to three years. Once opened, you may find the product to be less effective than before.

For even more Peter Thomas Roth firming power, the brand recently added a line of collagen-infused products to its Instant FIRMx Collection. The FIRMx Collagen Collection includes the FIRMx Collagen Serum, FIRMx Face and Neck Contouring Cream, FIRMx Collagen Moisturizer and FIRMx Collagen Eye Cream.

Find out why so many customers swear by Peter Thomas Roth's Instant FIRMx Collection to temporarily plump and smooth the skin. All of the products in both the Instant FIRMx Collection and the FIRMx Collagen Collection are available for purchase on the Peter Thomas Roth website.

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