Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Do you need an eye cream? Contrary to popular opinion, not everyone does. I don’t use one and my skin hasn’t suffered for it. But now I’m approaching my mid-30s, I’m wondering if I should up my antiaging eye game and add that extra step to my skincare routine. There’s only one way to find […]
Can you use retinoids on your eye area? Yes – as long as they’re gentle. 1% retinol, for example, is often too much for this delicate area, making your crow’s feet look worse, not better. Ouch! A better alternative is a small concentration of retinaldehyde (or retinal, for short). You can find it in Avene […]
Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Pen is an eye cream that comes in pen form to combat dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles while on-the-go. I really dig the idea, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. Here’s why: What’s In Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Pen? GLYCERIN TO HYDRATE SKIN I’m not surprised […]
What are the best eye creams? Facial moisturisers you can use on the eye area, too. I’m not kidding. The eye area may be thinner and more delicate, but most brands don’t bother using gentler ingredients for it. And its special needs? Please! Show me a cream that has REALLY reduced your dark circles… Eye […]
I feel like ARK Skincare Reverse Gravity Eye Cream has a lot to live up to. With a name like that, you expect it to reverse gravity and lift your skin. Plus, all the things an eye cream is supposed to do anyway. Like reducing dark circles. Getting rid of puffy eyes. Moisturise skin. The […]
“It’s potent!” Benefits shout, at the top of its lungs, in the middle of Sephora. But who is it trying to convince? Women desperate to fade their dark circles and wrinkles… or itself? I think it’s deluding itself (or just lying outright). Because, there’s nothing potent about Benefit It’s Potent! Eye Cream. On the contrary, […]
