This product is thick and white.

I think that it is brilliant for under the eyes, upper lip and your lips too!

Personally I have only tried two Philosophy eye creams - this one and Eye Hope. By far I would say go with Eye Hope. It leaves the eye area SO SO velvety and soft! It helped create a brighter eye and little by little I can see it working on fine lines. Go for this one. It is made to help with all four major concerns - dark circles, fine lines, dryness and puffiness, as where the other Philosophy eye creams are individually made for each eye concern (HIAT for moister, Eye Believe for fine lines, and Shadows for dark circles). Eye Hope combines all these to make a great eye cream! I hope this helped! My best skin care wishes!

I'd stick to Shiseido. They're the only line that's worked well for me. I have sensitive skin and it's the only line that hasn't given me a bad reaction. Cle de Peau is also the higher end line owned by Shiseido. I've heard great things about Dermalogica (commonly used in spas) but it isn't carried by Sephora. Hope this helps! =)

I wear contacts and the product is thick enough not to seep into the eye and I have not had any problem with stinging. I say give it a shot!

I believe this would be good product to try for eczema dryness around your eyes. I put a little around my nose in wintertime when I have a cold so my nose doesn't get red from blowing it all the time.

Unless you plan on eating this product, you shouldn't have a problem with it. Gluten intolerance is an intestinal inflammatory problem and shouldn't have the same effect on your skin. Regardless, here's a list of ingredients to avoid:
http://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/lofiversion/index.php/t42992.html

I've used Hope In a Tube Eye & Lip cream and it's very, very hydrating. I have not tried the others, unfortunately, to be able to give you as well rounded an opinion as I'd like ... but I can tell you that it is slightly "shiny" after applied, which helps reflect light, and since using I've seen improvement in my dark circles because my skin is firmer.

A little makeup tip with this cream to really kiss those eye circles goodbye - due to its thickness, it provides a nice hydrating barrier under makeup. I use it under a dab of yellow cream concealer blended with base and a spot of light colored eye shadow on my inner eyelashes for a super "bright eyed" look.

I don't think so. You only use it around the eye area and on the lines around the mouth.

Around your eyes or your upper lip. But you should pave it in not dab it.