Quick answer: The eye serum Nikol credits with transforming her under-eye area is the Clarins Double Serum Eye — a two-in-one serum-and-cream she applies with a single nightly pump and says visibly reduced her long-standing pigmentation, redness, and puffiness after about two months. The rest of this video is a wide-ranging favorites roundup covering skincare, hair, fragrance, and a few small luxuries.
Key takeaways
- The star of the video is the Clarins Double Serum Eye, which Nikol says evened out and brightened her under-eyes after roughly two months of nightly use.
- She pairs it with a full skincare lineup: a Clarins double serum, a hydrating toner, and a bi-phase hyaluronic serum.
- Her own Nikol Beauty Fiercely Smooth Face Primer and Eye Brightener are in her everyday rotation for a smoother base and brighter-looking eyes.
- Hair favorites lean on a Kérastase rose-infused trio plus Oribe texturizing and anti-humidity sprays.
- Fragrance is all about layering complex rose scents — including her trick of buying the hair mist instead of the pricey perfume.
Hey ladies — it has been a while since Nikol filmed a beauty favorites, and this one is packed. It is a feel-good roundup of the products she has been buying and using on repeat, anchored by one genuinely transformative under-eye find. Here is what she is loving right now and why.
Which eye serum does Nikol say changed her skin?
The headline product is the Clarins Double Serum Eye. Nikol has struggled with pigmentation and inflammation in her under-eye area for years — she traces it back to filler and follow-up work around 2017 to 2020 — so she is cautious about harsh ingredients near the eyes. This was a Mother's Day gift, and she says one morning she woke up and simply noticed the difference: less pigmentation, a brighter and more even tone, and less redness and puffiness.
She explains that a single pump dispenses both a serum and a cream at once, which surprised her, and that one pump covers both eyes. She likes that it is a pump rather than a jar, so she is not dipping fingers into product or over-dispensing. She is now on her second bottle after about two months. As always, this is her personal experience — patch-test any new eye product and check with a skincare professional if your under-eye area is sensitive or reactive.
What skincare is Nikol using right now?
Beyond the eye serum, Nikol walked through the products earning a permanent spot in her routine. Note that everything below is a third-party pick unless it links to a Nikol Beauty product.
- Clarins Double Serum — her sixth or seventh bottle of the reformulated version; a nightly staple she loves the feel of.
- Clarins hydrating toning lotion — a new step she has happily added, with saffron flower extract, aimed at normal to dry skin.
- Clarins Hydra-Essentiel bi-phase serum — a double-hyaluronic formula she finds just right for summer in humid South Florida.
- Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist — a PR gift she likes for its genuinely fine, feather-light mist that adds a touch of dewiness without soaking your makeup.
- Frownies facial patches — her at-home alternative to Botox, which she concentrates on one forehead line (a personal preference, not a medical treatment).
- Fiercely Smooth Face Primer — her own Nikol Beauty primer, applied as a thin veil after moisturizer so concealer or BB cream lays smoothly instead of gathering.
- Eye Brightener — the pink-hued Nikol Beauty eye primer that extends the color-corrector line; she spot-treats darkness under the eyes, then blends it out for a fresh, brighter look with less makeup.
What are Nikol's hair and fragrance favorites?
On hair, Nikol picked up a Kérastase rose-infused set at her salon — shampoo, conditioner, and Instaglaze glaze drops with hyaluronic and glycolic acid plus wild rose oil — and uses just a few drops of the lightweight oil where her hair frizzes most. In humid weather she reaches for an Oribe anti-humidity spray, and an Oribe texturizing spray at the roots when she wants volume.
Fragrance is where she really lights up, and it is all about rose and layering:
- Her money-saving trick: buy the hair mist instead of the full perfume — she cites a rose hair mist around $85 versus a signature perfume that can run several hundred dollars.
- A Diptyque rose, Coco Chanel Mademoiselle, and a Parfums de Marly scent she bought on a New York trip are all in rotation.
- She layers Tom Ford Ombré Leather under a rose perfume for a more complex, harder-to-place signature — a combo that earned her compliments at dinner.
- A Guerlain rose set with matching hand cream and a French rose body oil and soap round out the rose theme.
Her point on fragrance is less about any single bottle and more about layering and memory — buying a scent on a trip or for a birthday so it brings the moment back later.
Any other little luxuries?
A few extras she has been enjoying: Marvis toothpaste from Italy (she has settled on mint), Hanni's water-activated splash salve and heel balm for easy post-shower hydration, and Under Wonder perspiration protectors — an Australian brand of underarm pads she uses to save her silk tops on hot days and film sets. She is honest that the pads need to be pressed on firmly or they can wander, so precise placement matters.
The bottom line
This is a favorites episode with real staying power, and the standout is the eye serum that finally moved the needle on Nikol's under-eyes. If you want to build the smooth, bright base she loves, start with her own everyday heroes. Explore the face primers, browse the color correctors behind the Eye Brightener, and see what else made the cut in best-sellers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which eye serum does Nikol say changed her under-eyes?
Nikol credits the Clarins Double Serum Eye, a two-in-one serum-and-cream she applies with a single nightly pump. After about two months she noticed less pigmentation, redness, and puffiness and a brighter, more even-toned under-eye area. Results are her own experience — patch-test any new eye product and check with a professional if your skin is sensitive.
Is the Clarins Double Serum Eye a serum or a cream?
It is both. Nikol explains that one pump dispenses a serum and a cream together, so you get two textures in a single dose that covers both eyes. She likes that it is a pump rather than a jar, which keeps fingers out of the product and prevents over-dispensing during her nighttime routine.
What does Nikol use the Fiercely Smooth Face Primer for?
She reaches for the Nikol Beauty Fiercely Smooth Face Primer to create a smooth, hydrated base before concealer or BB cream. Applied as a thin veil after moisturizer or serum, it helps makeup lay evenly instead of gathering, which she says gives a more finished look — a tip she often shares with viewers on her live streams.
How does Nikol save money on expensive perfume?
Instead of buying a costly perfume outright, Nikol buys the matching hair mist — for example a rose hair mist at roughly $85 versus a signature perfume that can run several hundred dollars. She sprays it into her hair so the scent lingers softly throughout the day without the higher price tag.
What are Nikol's go-to products for frizzy hair?
For frizz she uses a Kérastase rose-infused shampoo, conditioner, and glaze drops, concentrating a few drops of the lightweight oil where her hair frizzes most. In humid South Florida she also relies on an Oribe anti-humidity spray, plus an Oribe texturizing spray at the roots for extra fullness and volume.
