“You look so tired”. Anyone with dark under-eye circles will be currently rolling their eyes at the sound of this reverse compliment. No matter how much sleep you get or water you drink, those pesky, puffy circles just won’t go away!
The cause of under-eye bags varies from person to person. In a lot of cases, they are caused by the thin nature of the skin in this area. Other causes include genetics, lifestyle, lack of sleep, age, nutrient deficiency, dehydration, hormonal imbalance, sun exposure or, particularly in darker skins, pigmentation.
The eye area is notorious for showing early signs of ageing but what is it that makes this part of our skin age first and what can we do to treat it? The muscles around the eyes work hard performing millions of actions daily like blinking, smiling, and frowning – without even factoring in other stressors – which explains why we see fine lines, puffiness, drooping and dark circles.
The finer and very delicate skin around the eye area is also missing key elements necessary for firm, plump skin like soft tissue, bolder muscle and Sebaceous (Oil) Glands that deprive the area of necessary oils and nutrients, key to preserving and maintaining a healthier, younger looking skin. When you add all that up and do the skin math the solution is clear – the eye area acts differently to the rest of the skin and so its treatment must be different too.
To boost your eyecare and safely and effective hydrate, plump and protect the eye area from the breakdown of collagen and elastin you need specific ingredient formulations and a specially designed eyecare product proven to treat the delicate eye area.
Here are some of our picks:
1. DP Dermaceuticals Rapid Eye Restore Serum
Dark circles, thinning skin, dry patches, crow’s feet….whatever you need, this product covers it! The Rapid Eye Restore Serum uses an intense infusion of Retinal (Vitamin A), rejuvenation properties and anti-ageing antioxidants to actively lessen the visible signs of skin damage from the sun and ageing, without causing sensitive skin reactions.
Not only that, this eye serum comes in an innovative, airless, rollerball pen dispenser, that gently massages, and stimulates the delicate area for instant cooling, comfort and incredible results!
When to apply: Apply with the roller around the eyes, avoiding the lids and the waterline. Can be used in the morning and evening.
Key ingredients: HylaFuse Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin A – Retinaldehyde, Bakuchiol, Vitamin E, Caffeine, Escin, Centella Asiatica Flower.
2. Ginger&ME Quinoa Lift & Hydrate Eye Cream
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but eye beauty is in the skincare routine! Ginger&ME’s Quinoa Lift & Hydrate Eye Cream contains powerful ingredients such as 100% sugar tenor extracted from Quinoa seeds to give an immediate tightening and anti-wrinkle effect while forming a biological film to lock in moisture and reduce wrinkle depth. The unique cooling applicator also dispenses eye cream precisely so that you have complete control!
When to apply:
Apply a pea-size amount around the eyes morning and evening. Pat in until absorbed, do not over rub.
Key ingredients: Neuro-Defence Complex™ (Brown Algae), Vederine® (Chicory), Pristinizer® (“Fragrant Star”), CobioLift (Quinoa Seeds), Pullulan (Fungus), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
3. O Cosmedics Eye Correct
Eye Correct helps to reduce puffy eyes as well as the appearance of lines and wrinkles around the eye area whilst boosting firmness and elasticity. Its built-in, spatula allows for the perfect application, just pump a small amount, and apply direct! Blend with fingers using a patting motion and re-apply after make-up as a brilliant under eye concealer!
When to apply:
Pump a small amount onto the spatula and apply directly to the eye area using the spatula, blend in with fingers using a patting motion. Re-apply after makeup as a brilliant under eye concealer. We like to apply Eye Correct in the morning and Eye Fusion in the evening.
Key ingredients:
V8 Peptide Complex®, Eyeseryl®, Niacinamide, Snap-8, Venuceane™, Sodium Hyluronate, Lipolight®, Tocopherol
4. O Cosmedics Eye Fusion
Ultimate eye power duo! Eye Fusion offers advanced anti-aging eye care in two easy steps (Bio-Energy Eye Gel and Cell to Cell TX Cream)! Powered by multiple award-winning active ingredients this optimum eye care system offers injection-like results to support anti-ageing skin goals, under-eye skin volume and diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Eye Fusion is fitted for value with each pump containing an airless pump mechanism that ensures minimal waste and the perfect amount of product per application in each pump.
When to apply:
On clean, dry skin apply Step 1 Bio-Energy Eye Gel over the entire eye area and allow to dry. Apply Step 2 Cell to Cell TX Cream around the eye area. Allow to absorb, do not rub or peel the skin. We like to apply Eye Fusion is the evening.
Key ingredients:
Methyl Glucoside Phosphate, Disodium Acetyl Phosphate, Symglucan, Hydroviton Plus, Liftonin Xpress, Lipomoist, Dragon’s Blood, Renovage, Beautifuleye, Matrixyl-Synthe 6, Gamma Aminobutytic Acid, Asiatica, Hydroviton Plus, Liftonin Xpress
