It's about that time I tread into some murky waters...a heavily forrested area and hotly debated war zone. Okay, its not that serious. But, if you have ever found yourself in search for the perfect eye cream, you kinda get my point!! There are so many choices out there, all with varying promises depending on your concern, lots of different price points, and no way to truly know what works best for you until you try it out. And trying it out, means several weeks to notice a difference.
On top of all this, it's the most concerning area when it comes to preventing the signs of aging. Wrinkles around the eyes, bagginess, dark circles...are every girl's worst enemy. And let's be real...most of this will never fully GO AWAY with some cream, because so much of it has to do with genes, sun exposure, diet, hormones, etc.
But a girl can try! Or at least try to prevent it from getting any worse, and looking younger for as long as possible!!! As you should know, I have tried many, many an eye cream, and am ready to share with you my favorites. Remember, everybody's face is different, and so they may not all work for you. But if you have been navigating the oceans that are eye creams, these may give you a little guidance.
FOR DARK CIRCLES:
Kate Somerville CytoCell
This is my current favorite eye cream. It's a dark circle corrector but also works on wrinkles. The key is a collagen stimulator that fills in lines while also brightening the eye area. I have noticed a vast improvement on my eye area in terms of overall brightness and hydration. It goes on very lightweight, so you don't feel too much goopiness. And guess what it doesn't have...
NO
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan
Pricey but totally worth it!
FOR PUFFINESS:
Clinique All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage
All About Eyes is far and away the BEST eye massage you can give yourself! Yes, I said eye massage...because everyone needs one of those on an exhausting day. This cooling roll-on feels so smooth and cold, it instantly feels like you are de-puffing a long day or a late night. I don't think it has long term effects like the anti-aging eye creams, but it does have caffeine. Another important ingredient in brightening and fighting puffy eyes. I use it because it's just so lovely to put on!
FOR WRINKLES:
Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist 24
Fights EVERY SINGLE wrinkle, past, present, future :) Or so it claims! However, it's quite potent and attacks crows feet, lid creases, undereye creases, you name it! It's quite rich in its consistency so I do not use it everyday. Just once a week or so and I definitely haven't seen any new lines. It's good for hydrating and doesn't clog under your makeup. Very important if you are using your eye cream during the day as well as night.
Give them a try and see what you love best! These have really worked for me. I have yet to try the oh so coveted La Mer, but am working my way up to it!
And here's my fun little TIP: Back in the day the best eye makeup remover and arguably even still today was cold creams. All your moms used them and they actually did pretty well in removing those last traces of liner. We've all graduated to the more directed removers now, but why not use a little dab of your eye cream on your cotton ball to remove that last little bit. It really works!! It's cooling and soft, it takes off mascara, and you are gonna apply that eye cream there anyway! Just don't go overboard, its not a great way to use these pricey creams, and remember, they can be heavy.
On top of all this, it's the most concerning area when it comes to preventing the signs of aging. Wrinkles around the eyes, bagginess, dark circles...are every girl's worst enemy. And let's be real...most of this will never fully GO AWAY with some cream, because so much of it has to do with genes, sun exposure, diet, hormones, etc.
But a girl can try! Or at least try to prevent it from getting any worse, and looking younger for as long as possible!!! As you should know, I have tried many, many an eye cream, and am ready to share with you my favorites. Remember, everybody's face is different, and so they may not all work for you. But if you have been navigating the oceans that are eye creams, these may give you a little guidance.
FOR DARK CIRCLES:
Kate Somerville CytoCell
This is my current favorite eye cream. It's a dark circle corrector but also works on wrinkles. The key is a collagen stimulator that fills in lines while also brightening the eye area. I have noticed a vast improvement on my eye area in terms of overall brightness and hydration. It goes on very lightweight, so you don't feel too much goopiness. And guess what it doesn't have...
NO
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan
Pricey but totally worth it!
FOR PUFFINESS:
Clinique All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage
All About Eyes is far and away the BEST eye massage you can give yourself! Yes, I said eye massage...because everyone needs one of those on an exhausting day. This cooling roll-on feels so smooth and cold, it instantly feels like you are de-puffing a long day or a late night. I don't think it has long term effects like the anti-aging eye creams, but it does have caffeine. Another important ingredient in brightening and fighting puffy eyes. I use it because it's just so lovely to put on!
FOR WRINKLES:
Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist 24
Fights EVERY SINGLE wrinkle, past, present, future :) Or so it claims! However, it's quite potent and attacks crows feet, lid creases, undereye creases, you name it! It's quite rich in its consistency so I do not use it everyday. Just once a week or so and I definitely haven't seen any new lines. It's good for hydrating and doesn't clog under your makeup. Very important if you are using your eye cream during the day as well as night.
Give them a try and see what you love best! These have really worked for me. I have yet to try the oh so coveted La Mer, but am working my way up to it!
And here's my fun little TIP: Back in the day the best eye makeup remover and arguably even still today was cold creams. All your moms used them and they actually did pretty well in removing those last traces of liner. We've all graduated to the more directed removers now, but why not use a little dab of your eye cream on your cotton ball to remove that last little bit. It really works!! It's cooling and soft, it takes off mascara, and you are gonna apply that eye cream there anyway! Just don't go overboard, its not a great way to use these pricey creams, and remember, they can be heavy.
