Eyes are most definitely the windows to my soul, all it takes is a flutter of baby blues and they’re up there rating highly amongst the windows of Zara and Top Shop. So attractive do I find twinkly peeps, one glance in my direction could hypnotise me away from a shopping spree, just imagine the effect of Paul Hollywood my bank manager would be thrilled.
Eyes are also one of the first giveaways when age creeps in or tiredness takes over and as there are so many different eye-creams on the market choice can be overwhelming. However, if you’re going to invest money in an anti-aging skincare product, aside from serums, then these are the ones to do so. Our skin is at its thinnest around the eye area and hence ages quickly so it’s worth spending out that extra dosh on a good cream specifically targeted for eyes.
If dark shadows and puffy eyes are your main concerns then there are a few things you can do to help alleviate this such as placing cold cucumber slices on the eyes to reduce water retention; Green tea bags contain tannin which reduces inflammation; sleeping slightly upright drains away fluid; staying well hydrated; cutting back on salt and most importantly getting enough sleep. Eye products should be applied with utmost care by lightly tapping the product on with your ring finger – never drag the skin over this delicate area.
Dermalogica Total Eye Care SPF15 £37 contains spiraea and bisabolol plant extracts which reduce inflammation, contain optical light particles to minimize dark circles and are packed with alpha hydroxyl acids to smooth without causing any irritation. Their Age Smart Range includes the Multivitamin Power Firm £36 which has a unique silicone jelly to deliver directly a potent concentrated dose of vitamins to repair the skin, as well as a seaweed firming gel to reduce the appearance of lines. If you suffer from red, itchy eyes and need a lightweight serum to alleviate allergies then the Ultra Smoothing Eye Serum £36 is incredibly calming and perfect for sensitive eyes - all available from www.dermalogica.co.uk.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream £28 (stockists 0870 034 2566) hydrates immediately and has been clinically proven to improve the skins barrier strength by 72% in 12 weeks! This multi-functional cream also visibly repairs crows feet, crepey lids and fine lines with a cocktail of potent ingredients such as purified whey protein, black team ferment and chlorella vulgaris, ingredients which may sound like a biology lesson but are scientifically proven to prevent fine lines and stimulate the production of collagen.
I was impressed with Clarins Eye Contour Balm £29 and Skin Smoothing Eye Mask £30.50 (available nationwide counters). The Eye Contour Balm contains 5.7% plant extracts including cereal grain and shea butter to nourish, enrich and repair without leaving skin feeling heavy, rosewater to freshen and light reflecting particles to give the illusion of youthfulness. The mask is a wonderful addition to any skincare regime as formulated specifically for the eye area unlike most facial masks which are too heavy. Containing ingredients such as wild rose to reduce puffiness, apricot to hydrate this nourishing mask works in as little as 5 minutes.
A separate Eye Makeup Remover is a must for fragile skin and Heaven Eyebright £28 (www.heavenskincare.com) is an organic range loved by celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow. It can be used as an all-over cleanser but also makes eyes sparkle with the addition of the herb Eyebright, suitable for all skin types especially mature. Elemis White Flowers Eye and Lip Make up Remover £19 www.timetospa.co.uk gently removes the most stubborn of waterproof mascaras with a ‘Bi-Phase’ of oil and water. Containing white peony to hydrate, white tea to cool, soothe, refresh and Vitamin B5 to condition lashes this non-greasy remover is suitable for contact lens wearers and allergy sufferers.
My biggest anti-ageing disguise is of course sunglasses, I’m known to even wear them on rainy days to disguise a few heavy nights but more realistically Buzz Light-year waking me up at 2am most mornings. Kangol (www.kangol.com) have a huge selection ranging from just £30 in shades and styles to suit everyone. My favourite pair is the Classic Geek Chic Black Sunnies which fit in with my inner Diva personality – move over Mrs Beckham!
For an instant dark circle eraser The Make-Up Store Reflex Cover in Medium £21 is a must have concealer and is water resistant so perfect for holidays. It also acts a treatment with enriching Vitamin E and anti-inflammatory Aloe Vera. Their Sparkling Beach Eyeliner £8.50 is a stunning, shimmering, icy turquoise which makes the white of eyes zing – all available from www.makeupstore.se
Finally launched only this month is the fantastic new BareMinerals Lash Domination Mascara £16 www.bareminerals.co.uk, a 10 in 1 volumizing mascara. This ingenious product lengthens, thickens, lifts, separates, volumizes, is long-lasting, smudge-free, clump-free, flake-free and packed with minerals phew! With an ergonomically styled brush to ensure every lash is coated it’s my wonderbra for the eyes! Hello Boys!
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