Results tagged “Eye Cream” from Style Flavors

The skin around your eye is one of the most delicate areas on your face and like your hands; they often show the first signs of aging. Hence, regularly using an eye cream should be an essential part of your grooming regime.

If however you find slapping on eye creams and slowing tapping them around the eye area tedious and frustrating; you will find this eye serum from Biotherm quite refreshing.

The roll-on applicator is a god-send to those of you who don't want the hassle of dealing with clumsy finger application.

I threw this in the fridge and used it twice a day and I would recommend doing the same. The easily absorbed gel-texture of this serum cools and refreshes your eyes on contact and by the second week, I could see a reduction in my dark circles. The skin around my eyes looked brighter and healthier - great for those post-party days when you still have to meet datelines and deal with bullshit.

Because of its easy application, you can throw this in your bag or keep one in your work desk and roll on whenever you feel like your eyes need some freshing up. Hands free!

Get this Biotherm Homme High Recharge Yeux Anti-Fatigue Cold Eye Serum 10ml for US$39.50 at Strawberrynet.com.

Part 1 of Style Flavors' Skin Care Guide covered cleansing, exfoliation and toning. Part 2 will cover eye care and serums.

Eyes take the hit of late nights, stress and the lack of sleep. As such, it's always better late than never to start taking care of the skin around your eyes.

Eye-Care:

Your eyes show the first signs of aging and tiredness. The delicate eye area is thin and fragile hence it does help to take extra care of this specific area. Dark eye circles are caused by various factors like heredity, allergies, age and fatigue.

Dark circles are an inherited trait - when blood passes through the veins under the eye area, a dark tint is produced and the transparency of the skin around your eye determines how visible the dark tint appears.

Constant rubbing and scratching your eyes will cause dilation of blood vessels and will lead to more visible dark circles. So refrain from rubbing your eyes just like you would refrain from touching your face or popping your zits.

Although there aren't any permanent solution to reducing and removing dark circles, there are products that will help improve the appearance of dark eye circles.caused by burst blood vessels and thin, worn out skin. Fine lines are caused by various factors like dehydration and sun exposure. Using a eye cream/gel twice a day will help reduce fine lines, puffiness and the appearance of dark circles.

I like Patricia Wexler's Instant De-Puff Eye Gel (0.5oz/ US$19.50). This works best cold so I store this in the fridge for a hit of refreshment. This reduces puffiness visibly while reducing the appearance of fine lines.

I like SK II Signs Eye Cream 15g/0.5oz US$99 at Strawberrynet.com. This rich cream works to combat the signs of aging - lines, wrinkles and bags. Its rich formula ensures optimal hydration throughout the day; great for winter vacations. The area around my eyes look brighter, softer and healthier. I take this whenever I travel.

I like Nuxe Contour des Yeux Prodigieux Anti-Aging Eye Cream (US$27). This anti-aging eye cream provides optimal moisturization and works to reduce puffiness and signs of aging. I like how this easily absorbs to soothe and protect the delicate eye area. 

 

I also like Lancome Blanc Expert NeuroWhite X3 Anti-Dark Circle Eye Treatment 15ml/0.5oz US$60.50 at Strawberrynet.com. This rich yet lightweight whitening treatment works deep to lighten eye bags and dark circles while promoting hydration and soothing the thin skin around your eyes. The lightening effect can be seen in 2 weeks of usage and a smoother, healthier eye area is your outcome.

I like Kiehls' Abyssine Eye Cream (0.5oz/14ml) (US$32). This marine extract eye cream helps to reduce fine lines and prevent the signs of aging. I like how easy this goes into my skin to hydrate and encourage healthier, fresher looking eyes.  

  


Serums:

Serums pack a higher dose of nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins as compared to day/night moisturizers. Hence, serums are skin-savers that work effectively to regenerate skin cells, promote healthy skin growth, even out skin tone, banish zits and blackheads, intensively hydrate and prevent signs of aging. They go after your toner and before your moisturizer. 

Ingredients such as stabilized Vitamin C work to prevent and combat free radical damage. Salicylic Acid works deep into pores to prevent breakouts and blackheads. Potent exfoliators like Glycolic Acid work to reveal fresh, radiant skin while you sleep.

  I like DERMAdoctor Ain't Misbehavin' Intensive Medicated Blackhead Treatment(1oz/30ml) (US$42). This serum penetrates the pores to remove clogging blackheads, kills bacteria and trapped dirt all while minimizing the appearance of pores. Blackheads appeared less frequently and my skin looked cleared and my pores more refined. I also like how this keeps zits at bay. 

 

I like Clinique Turnaround Concentrate Visible Skin Renewer 30ml/1oz US$54 from Straweberrynet.com. This time-released serum works to gently exfoliate and speeds up the cell renewal process revealing a brighter, fresher complexion with an even glow. I like how radiant my skin looks after this and how it evens out my complexion to remove traces of dullness.

I like Patricia Wexler's MMPi.20™ Skin Regenerating Serum (3.4oz/150ml) (US$150). This pink gel instantly hydrates while soothing fine lines and reversing the signs of aging to give you a healthy, glowing complexion. This also helps tame unruly brows so if you have them, just sweep a little over your brows and this serum will work like hair gel to keep your brows in place.

 

I like Clarins Double Serum Generation 6 Extra-Firming Botanical Intensive Care 2x15ml US$92 from Strawberrynet.com. This plant based serum is chock full of botanical benefits. The unique formula contains an oil and a water based serum that works together to bind essential moisture to hydrate and repair skin. Fine lines, wrinkles and dullness are erased. With regular use, my skin became softer, firmer and looked healthier. I take this to beach vacations where I slater this on twice daily after time spent in the sun. I know it sounds a tad passive-aggressive but this does help.

I also like Lancome High Resolution Collaser-48 Deep Collagen Anti-Wrinkle Serum 30ml/1oz US$45 from Strawberrynet.com. This rich anti-aging serum works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while plumping up skin to reveal younger, fuller looking skin. By stimulating collagen synthesis, this serum actively repairs and restores firmness and tone. I like how this instantly smoothes and hydrates, giving a healthy sheen. With regular use, my skin is firmer and healthier with reduction in lines.


I like Biotherm Line Peel Crystalescent Bio-Cellular Serum 30ml/1oz US$59 at Strawberrynet.com. This serum works to gently peel off surface layers of skin, promoting renewal and an even, healthier slate without fine lines and wrinkles. I like the glow I get from using this and the overall freshness and radiance this leaves me. 

 

Keep checking back for the next installment of Style Flavors' Skin Care Guide where we'll dive into moisturizers.  

Dark circles can be caused by a variety of factors; like sun exposure, genetics and age. There isn't a sure fire way to get rid of them save for surgery. That said, there are products on the market that do help with dark circles.

I was tasked to find an eye cream for my BFF to help tackle his prominent dark circles. Partying every weekend, long days at the office and insufficient use of sunscreen have taken a toll on the area around his eyes.

I've used this before and I am a fan of moisturizing texture that helps hydrate the delicate eye area throughout the day while fighting the signs of dark rings. I deal with puffy eyes and eyebags more than I deal with dark circles so I couldn't really review its anti-dark circle effect.

Hence that's when my BFF came in, he bought a bottle and within 2 weeks of twice daily use, his dark circles are considerably lighter. I was actually surprised at how visibly lighter his dark circles were. His eyes looked brighter and healthier with improved texture.

I just love it when products surprised me and this one did at just how pretty effective it is. Needless to say, I got someone hooked on this and the rest is dark-circle history. 

Get the Lancome Blanc Expert NeuroWhite X3 Anti-Dark Circle Eye Treatment 15ml/0.5oz for US$55.  

Beauty.com is celebrating its 10th Anniversary by offering 20% off all products and orders. This is a good time to stock up on your grooming essentials.

 

I just bought another round of DERMAdoctor Ain't Misbehavin' Intensive Medicated Blackhead Treatment (1oz/30ml) (US$42 US$33.60). This serum helps me keep those pesky blackheads at bay while controlling shine and encouraging daily micro exfoliation. My skin is clearer with lesser blackheads.

 

Another favorite of mine is the MALIN+GOETZ Detox Face Mask (4oz/118ml) (US$38 US$30.40). This unique mask with its oxygenation technology will help remove dirt, grime, oil and impurities effectively. Leaving me with hydrated, cleaner and healthier skin. My skin feel lighter after every use.

 

My eye cream of the moment is Nuxe Contour des Yeux Prodigieux Anti-Aging Eye Cream   (0.5oz/15ml) (US$27 US$21.60). This soothing eye cream is a joy to apply. It absorbs quickly into the skin to reduce puffiness and signs of aging. The area around my eyes look healthier and brighter.

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Parties and after-parties and all the alcohol that comes with them every weekend have taken a toll on my eyes. I sleep better now than I did before but there are days when I can't seem to get into the type of deep restorative sleep that I so need. The signs start showing up on my eyes and my face, through eye bags, puffiness and zits. 

I was given this eye cream by a good friend who had an extra tub. It was pretty good timing as I needed something strong and rich to repair all the early signs of debauchery. 

This luxurious cream goes on to envelop your eyes in moisture while reducing the signs of wrinkles, fine lines and puffiness. Within the two weeks of daily use, my eyes looked brighter and healthier and the bags lighter. 

What I noticed the most was how much smoother and softer the skin around my eyes was. Lazy days of hanging by the pool and soaking in the sun coupled with all the partying have resulted in tiny fine lines and general dullness but this took care of it. 

This would be a nice treat on your Summer vacation after all the sun and the sea or during winter when the harsh, cold winds can wreck havoc on the delicate eye area. I intend to take this with me everywhere. 

And of course, I have to buy my friend a drink. Or two. Get the SK II Signs Eye Cream 15g for US$94 at Strawberry.net.  

 

Eye creams should be an essential part of your grooming routine since the delicate area around your eyes are usually the first points on your face to show the signs of aging. Regular use of an eye cream will not only help combat puffiness and persistent dark circles, it will also help fight fine lines and soothe the thin eye area. 

I picked this up at the store a few weeks ago and I've become a fan of its lightweight creamy texture that instantly moisturizes the delicate areas of my eyes. The all-natural botanical formula means that even those with sensitive skin can benefit from this anti-aging eye cream. 

With extracts of Green Tea, Chamomile and Cornflower Water to help fight puffiness and Vitamin A & E to combat free radicals and the signs of skin aging, this helped keep my eyes looking healthy and refreshed. 

The area around my eye looked fresher, lighter and gone was the tightness that I occasionally experienced after time spent in the sun or a long day of work. Use this twice a day for best results. 

Get this for US$27 (0.5oz/15ml) at Beauty.com.     

I've been a fan of Avene products for a couple of years now and I picked this up at the store along with a couple of other Avene products without giving much thought to it because it was on sale and I would always need eye creams. I didn't use it till 3 weeks ago and like all the Avene products I have used, this one didn't disappoint.

I was spending time in the sun, swimming more and the area around my eye got very dry and tight from the rays and the chlorine. This eye cream helped relieve and treat all of those symptoms quickly and effectively.

Chock full of Avene's thermal spring water and Alpha-bisabolol, this white cream slaters on easily to envelope the delicate eye area with a coating of moisture to reduce redness and tightness. Extracts of Dextran Sulfate helps relieve puffiness while anti-oxidants help combat everyday aggressions.

My eyes were hydrated, looked healthier and fresher and gone were the irritations. Its small, compact size makes this great to travel with.

Get this for US$23 (0.34 oz/10 ml) at Drugstore.com.

Your eyes are one of the first points on your face to show the initial signs of aging. Late nights, copious amounts of alcohol and disturbed sleep all display their ugly heads on your eyes by means of dark circles and dullness. Even drinking too much water before bed can cause excess water retention which leads to puffiness around the eye area.

I use this eye cream for those rough days when things just don't seem to work themselves out and I just have to intervene. This luxurious cream works quickly to hydrate the delicate area around your eye while with regular use, dark circles are diminished and the area lighter and brighter.

I also turn to this after beach vacations when my skin takes more beating from the sun. It works to remove fine lines and since I don't have wrinkles yet, it also acts as a prevention treatment. What I like best about this is how I wake the next morning with a fresher, smoother and healthier eye area.

Get this for US$55 (0.5oz/15g) at Lancome.

Lack of sleep is the major cause of dark circles and dull eyes for me. I hadn't been sleeping well for weeks and I realized that it was because I needed a new bed. It took me more than a week to find The One and when I laid on it, I knew it was the one. So my new mattress and gel mattress pad arrived a couple of days ago and I have not been so excited about a bed for a while now.

So I digress, I got a bottle of this serum and started using it 3 weeks ago. The moisturizing serum goes on smoothly and instantly hydrates the delicate eye area. My dark circles started fading and my eyes looked lighter and healthier. The puffiness around my eyes during some mornings also vanished. 

You can also use this handy serum on your lips, for a more lifted look. It won't give you more of a pout but my lips became more hydrated and smoother. I saved the rest for my eyes - they needed more help than my lips.

Get this Caudalie Anti-Aging Serum Eyes and Lips for US$70 at Caudalie..   

It's not everyday that I wake up feeling completely rested. In fact, most days I just wish I had more time to sleep. My eyes show the first signs of nights without good sleep and they are marked with dark circles/eye bags and dullness.

I gave this eye cream from Elizabeth Arden a try a few weeks ago and 1.5 jars later, the area around my eyes is visibly brighter and the above-mentioned dark circles have slowly faded away. This beneficial eye cream helps fight the first signs of fatigue and aging that inevitably shows up when you don't get good or enough sleep.

With their patented Biodormin technology, skin's natural radiance is restored and the delicate area around your eyes are properly hydrated.

I remember the skin around my eyes feeling fresher and lighter a few minutes after application. With regular daily use, my eyes looked healthier and my bags less severe.

You can also pop this in the fridge for an instant hit of freshness! Get this for US$42 at Elizabeth Arden.

This is one of the first Kiehl's products I used ever since discovering this brand a few years ago. I am one those individuals that function better at night, I like staying up late and going to bed when people start getting up for work and waking up in the middle of the day. It's very rockstar - I just need the big bank account and I'll be set!

It's a tough habit to break and when I have things to do in the morning (which means getting up hours before my body is used to), I find myself with those familiar dark circles and puffiness around the eye.

This lightweight eye cream has a light texture that blends into your eye area easily and yet is packed with visible anti-aging benefits that will help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

The Abyssine extract (hence the name) is actually a survival molecule found in hydrothermal ocean vents that thrives under harsh conditions. In this eye cream, it helps to soothe and protect the delicate eye area.

Vitamin E from apricot kennel oil serves to provide anti-oxidant protection from everyday environmental stresses and Corallina extract; a type of red alga, works to thicken and strengthen the moisture barrier function of the skin.

I apply it twice a day and within a week and a half of use, I can see a brighter, healthier effect around my eye area and decreased puffiness (from the caffeine extract). So I can at least look like I have a team of people whose sole job is to ensure I look good while I work on getting the big bank account.

Get this for US$32 (O.5oz/14.7ml) at Kiehl's.

Billy Jealousy is a line of grooming products made especially for men, with research and ingredients working towards saving your face. This eye cream contains licorice extract that serves as an antioxidant to reduce dark circles, Alpha Hydroxyl Acid (AHA) to exfoliate, reduce puffiness and minimize those lines that tell the stories of your nights out (and not the good kind). Like with every eye cream, use twice daily for optimal results. Get it for US$34 at Tobi or at >Billy Jealousy online.

Famed dermatologist, Patricia Wexler came up with this gel to combat puffiness, fine lines and dark circles. I haven't had good sleep for days and it was showing on my eyes. I picked this up at the store and after 10 days of usage, I'm an offical fan. Dark circles get lighter slowly but surely and I no longer look like I spent hours tossing and turning. Great for the morning after those all-nighters. I keep this in the fridge for an extra hit of coolness that works its effect on the under eye area instantly. Like every eye gel, use this daily for best results. Get it at Bath & Body Works for US$19.50