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I’m looking for a great (and relatively inexpensive) new eye cream to try. In the past, I’ve tried – and liked – Oil of Olay, Votre Vu and ROC, but I’d love to hear which ones you recommend!



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June 25th, 2010 | Posted by Jordan | Lifestyle | 15 Comments »

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  • Kfilippini84

    i live and die by 'Anew Ultimate' by Avon. It's a cream (for morning and night) and then an 'Elixir' for extra nighttime moisture – all in one cute little container. I actually LOOK FORWARD to applying my eyecream because not only does it work great but it's pretty darn fun to apply the cream AND elixir at night!

  • tinytortfeasor

    Burts Bees. I use the carrot day creme for my face and my eyes. Beware — if you don't like the smell, you may hate the creme. :)

  • jordanreid

    i love vegetable scents in beauty products – one of my favorite scents ever is Roger & Gallet Lettuce body wash.

  • tinytortfeasor

    then you may like this creme. it smells a little like carrot cake!

  • http://www.eminnyc.tumblr.com Emily

    You should try Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream. I used to use Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier eye cream but this stuff seems to do the same thing and it's $12 vs. $50.

    Trick – but a second tube and leave it in the fridge. It feels awesome on puffy eyes after a night of indulging in too many glasses of wine.

  • Lawyer_gal

    I'm obsessed with eye creams because I have super sensitive skin and a tendency for dark circles (since childhood!). One thing I will avoid is retinol; I've learned the hard way that it dries out the area and even makes eyebrow waxing super painful (losing a layer of skin above my eyes wasn't fun! Yikes).

    I have used and like:
    - Clinique All About Eyes (my current one; not the cheapest, about $25, but you only need a little bit and it lasts a long time);
    - L'Occitane Immortelle Eye Balm (love it but it's a little bit more, about $30);
    - I also love Clarins so once in a while I'll splurge for their eye Gel which is great for puffy eyes/dark circles. From Clarins I also have their moisturizing eye mask, which I use a couple of times a month. I also like their “eye revive beauty flash” — I got a sample recently and really liked it. It's an “emergency” eye reviver. It's been a life saver when I haven't slept much and need to look refreshed in the morning. It “pumps” up the area instantly. It's expensive though (about $45 I think).

  • chocolatesaltyballs

    Jordan dearest, You might want to try Evan Healy's products. Read what she has to say about her reverence for the organ that is our skin @ evanhealy.com. Her rosehip treatment will do miracles; miracles, I say! Sold @ whole foods, about $50 for serum & eye cream.

    (Side note: Would <3 it if you partnered w/her in some way. She is so worthy! Her products are the best (and I've done La Mer, Kinerase, and dozens of others).

  • holls1211

    BareMinerals eyecream is actually affordable and fantastic. Tightens skin and reduces puffiness and doesnt break the bank.

  • jordanreid

    grazie for the rec; i'll try to get in touch with her!

  • jordanreid

    do you like bare minerals generally? i've tried the “buff-on” foundation, and while i thought it was awesome initially…i dunno. it seems really time-intensive for the results.

  • holls1211

    Actually – I do like bare minerals. I've tried TONS of different foundations and during the winter I usually prefer a cream-based foundation for extra moisture. My two favorites are Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer and Benefit You Rebel tinted moisturizer. Both are light, provide a bit of coverage and give a little color too. I do find though that they are easier to screw up – as in smudging, unevenness, staining clothes, etc. I put off trying/buying BM for a long time, mainly because of the time-factor as you mentioned and the cost ($60 for the starter kit) but I eventually caved and bought it. I've found that if I only use the foundation (not the sheer finishing powder or the bronzer) its usually faster than applying cream foundation – and UNSCREWUPABLE. Always, always looks flawless and a REAL difference in evenness of my skin tone. I'm a total convert now. And the bronzer brush that comes with the starter kit works GREAT with my NARS bronzer which I love. You don't really need to do the whole 3-step getup to use it – just use the foundation powder. It lasts a long time too!!

  • jordanreid

    my friend parisa says the same thing! maybe i'm just hoping for more coverage than BM provides. it really does give you very natural coverage; probably perfect for those without blemish-y skin (which I currently have thanks to some hormonal fluctuations courtesy of my birth control screw-up a few weeks ago).
    i am so in agreement re: laura mercier tinted moisturizer – it's a perfect summer product. also in agreement re: the brushes that come with the BM starter kit – whoa fantastic.

  • jordanreid

    thank you! i love l'occitane…might have to try that one.

  • jordanreid

    ooh. great suggestion. not that i ever drink too many glasses of wine…;)

  • jordanreid

    isn't it totally fun?! i love the nighttime moisture-application ritual. seriously – it relaxes me and makes me feel like a beautifully scented bedtime goddess.