Too Much? (Sorry about that.) But, I got your attention, right?
A reader in Calgary asked me about, yup, eye creams. I understand her confusion about them. There are so many on the market, how do you really know which ones work and which ones don’t?
Before you plunk down your money, here are a couple of things you might want to try:
Head to a department store and check out the cosmetics counters to see what’s new or tried and true. Ask the sales associates for samples – some manufacturers make them available for testing before you buy, especially if you’re a regular and the sales associates know you. Often, eye creams are packaged as a Gift with Purchase (GWP). These are great if you happen to be purchasing something from that manufacturer’s line. (I’m hooked on Gifts with Purchase and always try to take advantage of them. Hello, Clinique!)
Check out magazine websites, such as Allure.com and Glamour.com, for reader reviews and editor’s picks. These can be an invaluable source of help and information.
I love Sephora.com and rely on their user reviews before we buy product. Search for eye creams and skim the reviews.
Ok, so what’s in my cosmetics bag?
Clinique All About Eyes – This lightweight yet rich eye cream does the job without feeling sticky. A recipient of Glamour Magazine’s 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards, this product gets consistently rave reviews. A jar sells for $29. and is available either at a Clinique counter or from Clinique.com. (I confess that I got mine as part of a GWP but will definitely purchase when I run out.)
Benefit – Ooh, Benefit Cosmetics, how do I love thee? I can’t even count the ways, they’re so numerous. It’s Potent! helps to fade dark circles and smooth fine lines with yummy ingredients like sweet almond and apple fruit extracts. Available for $32. at Benefitcosmetics.com or a Benefit counter near you.
DHC – I’ve been loyal to DHC for so many years, I should be on the cover of their catalog. They sell a wide range of eye care products and one I love is Extra Nighttime Moisture cream. Fortified with collagen and containing olive oil, squalane and a host of other emollients, this cream helps me wake up looking refreshed. It’s $32.50 for a 1.5 ounce jar and is available at dhccare.com. I also couldn’t live without DHC’s Olive Virgin Oil. While not technically an eye cream, I slather this stuff all over my face and neck and, after only a couple of weeks of use, received a slew of compliments on my skin’s new “glow.” And yes, I have considered bathing in it. It’s $39. for a fluid ounce at DHCCare.com.
And I haven’t tried this one yet, but have heard good things about it:
Bliss The Youth As We Know It™ Eye Cream – I haven’t tried this one yet but the reviews on Sephora.com are encouraging. It’s $75. for an 0.5 ounce jar.
Have a fave eye cream you’d like to share with EverBeautiful.com readers? Leave a comment below …
Great job Melody! I really enjoyed the articles, especially for the “eye creams”.
Hey, can you do something on face creams next. Too many to pick from.
Take care. 🙂
Thanks Jane! Look for my face creams post in the near future.
LOVE dhc! I also get tons of compliments about my skin…
Yup. The products are great. Their Olive Virgin Oil is so amazing. And it’s great that they provide all those samples so you can try before you buy. Thanks for reading!