KAHI Eye Balm
A lighter Korean eye balm stick with peptide and salmon PDRN · 9 g
£24.99 Includes UK VAT
- Free UK delivery over £35
- Dermatologically tested in Seoul
- 30-day returns
- Same-day dispatch, order by 1pm (Mon–Fri)
About the balm
KAHI Eye Balm is a light, silky Korean balm stick for the thin skin around your eyes. One swipe melts in fast and leaves tired eyes looking fresher, smoother and softly dewy, under concealer or over make-up. It keeps the salmon PDRN and collagen of our Multi Balm, leaves out the shea butter, and adds a peptide, adenosine and licorice root.
Clinically tested in Seoul: upper eyelids looked 17% firmer and under-eyes 24% more lifted after 1 week, and crow's feet looked 7% smoother after 4 weeks.1 9 g, developed in Korea.
Full ingredients (INCI)
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Wax, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Malus Domestica Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Pulp Oil, Octyldodecanol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Aqua, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium DNA, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
The feel
What it's like to wear
-
Feels like
A light, silky glide that sinks in fast
-
Looks like
A fresh, softly dewy, rested-looking eye area
-
Smells like
A soft, light floral note
-
Good for
Fine lines, dryness and tired-looking eyes
Tested in Seoul
Firmer, more lifted-looking eyes in one week
In a 4-week, dermatologist-led study at the P&K Skin Research Center in Seoul, 21 women aged 29–59 were measured straight after one swipe, after 1 week and after 4 weeks.
- 17% Firmer-looking upper eyelids after 1 week1
- 18% More lifted-looking upper eyelids after 1 week1
- 24% More lifted-looking under-eye bags after 1 week1
- 1 Instrumental test (Antera 3D, Cutometer, F-ray imaging, Epsilon, VISIA-CR), 21 women aged 29–59 using the balm twice daily, measured before use, straight after one application, and after 1 and 4 weeks. Hydration and glow measured on the cheek. Led by a professor of dermatology. P&K Skin Research Center, Seoul, 2026.
The studies
Read the reports behind the results
The clinical figures on our product pages come from studies at research institutes in Seoul. Here are the reports.
-
Eye Balm
4-week study1,2,3
- Institute
- P&K Skin Research Center, Seoul
- Report
- PNK-26305-K1R
- Dates
- 5 March – 6 April 2026 · report 17 April 2026
- Participants
- 21 women aged 29–59
- Method
- Instrumental measurements and self-assessment straight after one application, after 1 week and after 4 weeks, balm used twice daily; led by a professor of dermatology
Excerpts from the original reports, in Korean. Participants' personal data is not shown.
Three steps
How to use the Eye Balm
-
Twist
Turn up a millimetre or two of balm.
-
Glide
Sweep it gently along the outer corners, under the eyes and over the brow bone, morning and night, keeping it out of the eyes.
-
Tap
Press in with a fingertip, or tap over make-up whenever eyes look tired.
What's inside
Key ingredients
Salmon PDRN and collagen, a peptide, adenosine and licorice root in one light balm for the eye area.
-
Salmon PDRN and collagen
Micro-sized salmon PDRN with low-molecular salmon collagen, the same pairing as our Multi Balm, for bouncy, cushioned-looking skin.
-
Acetyl hexapeptide-8
A peptide well known in Korean skincare for smoother-looking expression lines, such as crow's feet.
-
Adenosine
A skin-friendly compound, long used in Korean skincare, that helps fine lines around the eyes look softer and skin feel more supple.
-
Licorice root
A gentle botanical extract that helps tired, dull-looking under-eyes look brighter and more rested.
Better together
The Face & Eye Set
The Multi Balm for face, lips and neck, and the lighter Eye Balm for the delicate eye area.
Customer reviews
Loved in Korea and the US, now in the UK
What customers say about this balm on KAHI's own stores.
No reviews with this rating yet.
Every review is shown, including critical ones; "Top reviews" puts detailed reviews and reviews with photos first. Reviews from KAHI's Korean store are translated by us; "See original" shows them as written. We remove only reviews that are abusive, spam, or not about the product. How we handle reviews
Good to know
Questions, answered
Eye Balm or Multi Balm: which should I get?
Choose the Eye Balm if your eye area is the main concern: it is lighter, leaves out shea butter and adds a peptide and licorice root. Choose the Multi Balm if you want one richer stick for the face, lips and neck. They share salmon PDRN and collagen, so many people use both.
Can I use it under concealer?
Yes. Swipe on a thin layer, give it a minute to sink in, then pat your concealer on top. Over make-up, tap rather than drag so your base stays put.
Does it sting sensitive eyes?
No skin reactions were recorded in the 21 women tested over 4 weeks.³ The study did not include people with sensitive or allergy-prone skin, and the balm contains fragrance, so patch test it first. Apply around the eyes, never in them, and rinse with water if any gets in.
Is it safe for contact-lens wearers?
It is made for the skin around the eyes, not the eyes themselves, and it has not been tested specifically with lens wearers. Put your lenses in first, keep the balm to the brow bone, outer corners and under-eye rather than the lash line, and wash your hands before touching your lenses.
How long does one stick last?
It depends on how often and how widely you use it. The eye area only needs a thin layer, so a stick used there alone lasts longer than one swept over the whole face. Once opened, use it within the period shown by the open-jar symbol on the pack.
Is the KAHI Eye Balm vegan?
No. It contains salmon PDRN and salmon collagen, so it is not vegan. It is cruelty-free.
Can I use it during pregnancy?
The balm has not been tested during pregnancy; pregnant and breastfeeding women were not included in the study. Please ask your GP or midwife before using it while pregnant or breastfeeding. The full ingredient list is below.
Can I use it with retinol?
The balm contains no retinol or exfoliating acids, but we have not tested it alongside retinol. If you use both, apply the balm as the last step and stop if the eye area feels irritated. If you use a prescription retinoid, ask your GP or pharmacist first.
Is an eye balm better than an eye cream?
It is a different format rather than a better one. A balm stick is concentrated, mess-free and easy to reapply on the go, even over make-up; an eye cream suits a fixed morning and night routine. Many people use the balm for daytime top-ups.