Bright Eyes

When you’ve been burning the candle at both ends the eyes are always the first to give the game away. And with the eyes not only being the most sensitive area on the face but also loaded with make up for several hours a day, it makes perfect sense that special attention is needed to maintain a youthful look.

The skin around the eyes is amongst the thinnest anywhere on the body meaning that while it requires a regular moisture boost to remain soft and supple, it can quickly become irritated by product applied in the wrong quantities or of an unsuitable type. So while many of use simply continue day and night creams over the eye area, a dedicated product designed specifically for this zone is likely to give better results without adding minutes to a busy morning or evening beauty regime.

Rich creams and serums are great for mature skins or for those who work in centrally heated, air conditioned or outdoor environments while a whole host of anti-ageing solutions repair even deep or long standing lines and work to smooth and plump crepey or flakey lids. If puffy, tired eyes are the problem, a cooling gel massaged gently into the under eye area should diminish bags and balance hydration.

Some formulas come with a tiny spatula to aid application. If yours does, use it: your cream will stay bacteria-free which means healthy eyes and a fresher complexion. Either way, apply several tiny dots to the under eye, outer eye and brow area and blend gently with the ring finger, making sure product isn’t taken too close to the rim or lash line.

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Recovery Complex, £32

Fans of the Estee Lauder’s cult ANR skincare serum will adore this power packed eye serum with its light consistency and anti-oxidants, UV repair, moisture barriers and natural extracts to brighten, reduce puffiness and boost collagen production to diminish the appearance of fine lines. Excellent for all skin types, it also gives a smooth and fresh base for makeup.
Available at www.EsteeLauder.co.uk

Biotherm Source Therapie Yeux Perfecting Eye Care, £22

Applied morning and night time, this silky cream uses trace elements including zinc, potassium, calcium and copper plus a pure extract of thermal plankton to disguise imperfections and give a youthful appearance while hydrating and soothing even senstive skin. The lightweight texture is quickly absorbed with real results seen in as little as five days. A great buy.
Available at www.Biotherm.co.uk

Clarins Eye Revive Beauty Flash, £23

Created to do for the eyes what the world famous Beauty Flash Balm does for the skin, this super-light cream delivers an intense hit of active ingredients to eyes worn out by too much work or too little sleep, giving a fresher, firmer and puff-free look and feel. Use in the morning to refresh tired eyes or to lighten, brighten and create a smooth base for makeup.
Available at www.Clarins.co.uk

Nude Advanced Eye Complex, £62

Free from parabens, sulphates, mineral oil and a host of other nasties, this offering from one of our favourite skincare brands uses natural extracts to boost collagen production, firm the skin, reduce puffiness and diminish the appearance of fine lines while antioxidants help to repair and protect against free radical damage. Suitable for all skin types.
Available at www.NudeSkincare.com

Eve Lom Eye Serum, £35

With chamomile extract to soothe delicate skin and eyebright to tone and reduce the appearance of dark circles, this lightweight serum works wonders on tired eyes without overloading or irritating skin. A brilliant quick fix in the morning and at night, it also makes a fabulous in-flight treatment to soothe eyes worn out by long haul travel.
Available at www.SpaceNK.co.uk

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