Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream & Magic Eye Rescue Reviewed

I have had these sachet samples in my washbag for a while now and finally got around to trying them out this week...

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream 50ml £100 

CT says

Intense Firming, Plumping Balm-Elixir

Feed your skin overnight with a live stem cell elixir made up of a powerhouse of 8 youth-boosting ingredients…doesn’t everyone want to wake up to the best skin of their life?

Let your skin drink from this radical “live” stem cell elixir, inspired by the conductive powers of live plasma. This powerful cream-elixir plumps, smooths and re-texturize your skin and, thanks to special time-release ingredients, works overnight to rebuild and renew it. Enriched with 8 de-ageing ingredients including winter Daphne stem cell extract & time-released retinol.

The Magic Recipe:
A Stem-Cell Elixir inspired by Plasma:

A magical water-in-oil cream-elixir that smoothes over and feeds the skin with an even distribution of ingredients. The active molecules are suspended within the texture so that the ingredients are slowly released into the skin. Inspired by the conductive physics of plasma, ensuring all molecules can pass evenly through the gel-like formula. Second Skin Red Algae Marigel binds to the surface like a second skin, minimising water loss and re-texturing the skin surface.

The Power of 8:

Charlotte has always been inspired by numerology and the special meaning of certain numbers. In Chinese prophecy, 8 is one of the most auspicious and positive numbers. Not only is it the sign for eternity, it also denotes prosperity. At the heart of this radical cream-elixir are 8 powerhouse ingredients, which aim to slow down the ticking time bomb of ageing.

1. Winter Daphne stem cells extract for more youthful-looking texture and firmer-feeling skin:

A radical, new natural stem cell extract. Winter Daphne improves the binding of skin cells to mimic the skin’s natural structure for a more youthful-looking, firmer-feeling complexion. Boosts micro-circulation to optimise cell-detoxification so skin is magically awakened and renewed. And it improves the supply of energy and nutrients to the new, young cells.

2. Time-released retinol molecules, a well known anti-age hero:

Our time-released Retinol has been enclosed in a structure of cyclodextrins which control the release and boost the efficacy of it within the skin. Hour by hour, Retinol is known to boost the rejuvenation process of skin cells, whilst also increasing the collagen content throughout the skin. The skin appears younger and more radiant.

3. Second-skin red algae Marigel, a strengthening and protecting barrier:

A live second skin that re-forms and re-creates baby-soft skin. The Marigel is rich in Red algae which is full of Calcium and Magnesium, which builds the strength and protective barrier of your skin.

4. Bionymph peptide:

The magical ingredient also found in Charlotte’s Magic Cream for the day. This genius anti-ageing ingredient is a unique, patented anti-ageing hero that multi-tasks in the skin, fighting the ageing process on all fronts. It increases collagen and fibre levels, prevents fibre break-down, fights free radicals and stimulates cell energy to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and smooth things over.

5. Olus Oil:

A botanical emollient rich oil with transglycerides to reduce water-loss. It also gives the cream-elixir its soft, velvety touch.

6. Frangipani:

As found in Charlotte’s famous day Magic Cream. Frangipani is a soothing and purifying ingredient.

7. Vitamin E:

Also found in Charlotte’s iconic day Magic Cream, is known to be a powerful anti-oxidant that instantly heals and reduces inflammation and scarring.

8. Caster Seed Oil:

Rich in fatty acids and highly emollient with super moisturising powers.


My thoughts 

Apparently this product was four years in the making.

I hadn't read any of the reviews or even about the product before I popped it on at night. I was surprised at how thick, gloopy and sticky it was. As a result I am sure I over applied on the first night. It sat on my face, it was heavily scented floral. Completely not what I had expected. I woke up expecting some kind of miracle but I didn't really notice much except my skin felt soft.

Repeated the next night, used a bit less this time round. Same again  BUT I did notice that my skin felt nice and soft, my day skincare and makeup went on wonderfully smooth and the result was I DID look better and brighter than I had in a while, just not with ... Reading on the website the results that Charlotte Tilbury is claiming are after 8 weeks of use. Sadly I won't be able to test that out as I only have this small sample and I am not sure I am ready to shell out £100 to see!

Have you tried it?

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue 15ml £40

CT says 

Eye Cream To Turn Back the Clock
Darlings, forget everything you think you know about eye cream! Working with the world's leading laboratories, I’ve created a revolutionary formula featuring a powerhouse of youth-boosting ingredients, including Winter Daphne Stem Cell Extract, Botanical Eye Contour Complex and Second Skin Red Algae Marigel to feed your complexion, from the inside out. Magic Eye Rescue is a revitalising and reinvigorating, anti-ageing rescue remedy that works to slow down the ticking time bomb of ageing* – I like to call it an eye lift in a tube!

• Re-energises the delicate under eye area where the first signs of ageing often occur
• Soft Focus Nano-Particles blur away lines and imperfections, and sit like a soft micro-fine cashmere veil on top of your skin
• Rose wax and almond oil hydrate the skin through-out the day and smoothes flawlessly onto the skin
• Nourishing actives work to soothe and restore skin, while light-reflecting ingredients diffuse light as it hits your face for a luminous complexion and even finish all day
• Ideal for long-lasting full coverage and the perfect finishing touch .

The rich texture of my eye rescue remedy contains a live second skin Red Algae Marigel, which is rich in Calcium and Magnesium, for smooth, soft skin with a protective barrier against environmental and ageing damage.


My thoughts 

Now this I can totally get on board with. An eye cream that really does work. Instantly I noticed the results and I am very tempted to pop this on my Christmas List. It is a gorgeous light fluid that smooths away the crepey skin directly under my eyes, and makes the eye area appear far more youthful than it normally suggests. My eyes are one of my biggest bugbears and this product gives me total confidence. The area is hydrated and wonderfully, wonderfully smooth.

Top marks from me. Blown away!

REN Keep Young and Beautiful Instant Brightening Beauty Shot Eye Lift Review

REN Keep Young and Beautiful Instant Brightening Beauty Shot Eye Lift has to be one of the longest product names for a tiny bottle of loveliness but don't let that put you off. The product and the packaging are excellent.

I was sent this product to try after a recent 30 plus blogs twitter chat and it was timely. I am a new mum (baby was born just under 4 weeks ago) but I have been sleep deprived for months now! I couldn't think of a better person to give this a try....

What REN say 

A light gel-serum that instantly lifts and dramatically brightens the delicate eye area. Visibly diminishes dark circles and puffiness. A liquid matrix of Hyaluronans lifts and tightens. Regular use will reduce the appearance of fine lines and crow’s feet, improving the overall look of the eye contour.

Results:

Instantly lifts and brightens the entire eye contour 

Reduces dark circles, puffiness and crow’s feet

Skin type:

All skin types.

How to use:

Apply a small amount over the eye contour and eyelid. Gently massage without rubbing until absorbed. Reapply over moisturiser or make up throughout the day for an instant lift.

My thoughts 
First up I love the pump action bottle for ease of use and it is easy to control how much product to dispense.

I adore the delicate rose scent which makes this beauty shot eye gel/serum very pleasant to use.

The eye gel is a wonderfully light fluid that absorbs well into the skin leaving no residue. I like to apply my concealer on top of this and it hydrate the area beautifully and the concealer doesn't sit in the lines or creases. Instant Brightening Beauty Shot Eye Lift does exactly what it promises - brightens and smooths the eye area so you look instantly less sleep deprived and just makes the general eye area look so much better. Where my eyes look tired and crepey before use, this perks them up nicely and any dry crepiness is banished.

I am loving using this as part of my skincare routine.

I give this product a huge thumbs up :)

REN Keep Young and Beautiful Instant Brightening Beauty Shot Eye Lift 15ml costs £30

Vichy Idealia Eyes Contour Cream Review

As part of my current skincare routine I have included two items from the Vuchy IDEALIA range - the first product is the newest in the collection - Vichy Idealia Eyes 

Vichy say 

The 1st Vichy eye contour idealizer care with DRM-Bright complex + caffeine + vitamin B3 + instant illuminators to fight all enemies of your ideal eye contour.

Transforms skin quality and colour around the eye contour:

Reduces the look of dark circles

Illuminates shadows

Smoothes the look of fine lines and skin texture

My thoughts 

From reading the product description this is exactly the kind of product that my eyes needed so I was really looking forward to using this product. It doesn't disappoint.

Idealia Eyes is a light cream that you apply with the super soft and bendy applicator (just squeeze desired amount out) and tap on to work in. The cream has a slight shimmer to it which means that you get an instant illuminated effect but with continued use, dark circles are less obvious and the whole area looks brighter and smoother with fine lines fading too.

Great stuff.

Vichy Idealia Eyes 15ml £23 

*PR Sample

Jurlique Herbal Recovery Eye Cream Review

Another product review from the items that I won in the Jurlique photo competition and this time I have fallen in love with the eye cream.

Regular readers will know that a key beauty staple for me is a hydrating eye cream as years of suffering from Hay Fever have taken their toll.

Jurlique say 

A high performance antioxidant eye cream, features powerful botanicals and plant oils to help improve skin firmness, provide long-lasting moisturisation and help reduce the appearance of fine lines while intense brightening properties help to fade dark circles and puffiness. Skin feels firm, smooth, hydrated and looks luminous.

The Benefits:

Helps to replenish and brighten the delicate eye area.
Helps improve firmness around the eye area.
Helps to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Helps provide hydration and protection from environmental aggressors.

Key Ingredients:

Arnica extract helps to soothe skin while Eyebright extract helps reduce the appearance of puffiness and brightens skin around the eye area.
Cucumber extract helps to refresh skin and Safflower Oleosomes are known to help improve skin suppleness and smoothness while providing long-lasting moisturisation.
Native Australian Flower Extracts are rich in antioxidants to help provide protection from environmental damage.

My thoughts 

I absolutely love this eye cream, I have been using it for only a few days so far but it is so good that I am hoping for excellent results with continued use.

The first thing that hit me was its most wonderful and calming herbal scent. It is a joy to the senses but adds to the experience. The cream itself is really light and absorbs fast. The eye area feels soft and hydrated and looks brighter and smoother.

This eye cream makes a real difference to my eyes, I wake up with dry, lined under eyes and this does the trick nicely to make them look more youthful.

My only niggle is that the hole on the tube is quite wide and so I have to be really careful not to squeeze out too much product!

Jurlique Herbal Recovery Eye Cream 15ml costs £34

Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks - Review

A little sachet popped through my door last week and it was this from Elemis - A pack of two Pro Collagen Hydra Gel Eye Masks. 

Elemis say 

These clinically proven hydra-gel eye masks are formulated to instantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

• Potent plankton extract, combined with the power of Padina Pavonica and chlorella, provides an instant skin-tightening effect, whilst hyaluronic acid hydrates the fragile eye area. Eye contours are left looking visibly smoother and feeling intensely moisturised.
• Clinically proven to instantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Potent plankton extract stretched the collagen network providing an instant tensing effect.
• Skin around the eye is intensely moisturised and instantly hydrated
• Hydra-gel concept assists with the absorption of actives
• Results can be seen for up to 6 hours
• Use in combination with other Elemis eye products for optimum results

My thoughts 

You have to apply these masks to the under eye area and leave them on for 20 minutes. They are a little fiddly to apply (sticky side down) as they are squidgy wet and wriggly but once applied they stay in place. In hindsight I would have placed them a little higher, especially once I saw the results.

Once you remove the eye masks the eye area is plumped and smooth. The area feels so hydrated and the eye area looks instantly more youthful. For a quick fix these are absolutely fabulous.

The results last a good few hours and there is no pain involved. Such a great idea!

This is the eye equivalent of a body wrap to get into that occasion dress. I would save them/use them for when off to a special event or evening out and I wanted to look amazing... perhaps the school reunion ;-)

Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra Gel Eye Masks cost £46 for 6 Sachets 

HealGel Eye Review

My eyes, I have spoken about them before. Having suffered from Hay-fever from a very young age and in particular dreadfully itchy eyes I am ashamed to say I ignored my mum telling me not to rub my eyes and now I am suffering the consequences. The area around my eyes are lined, I also suffer from crepey skin and dark shadows (genetic). If there is one thing I wish there was a painless, miracle cure for it would be a product to sort out my old looking eyes. I should say that in the Winter months my eyes are not so bad but in the Summer they do get quite, dry and liney, as well as puffy...C'est La Vie

So I am always on the look out for great eye products...

I was sent HealGel Eye to try and so far so good.

HealGel say 

HealGel Eye is an advanced corrective formula designed to condition and lift the delicate eye area.

Benefits

HealGel Eye is a peerless anti-ageing formula that can help to diminish the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and fine lines. Refreshing and lightweight it provides a perfect base for make-up or a pick-me-up for tired eyes so that you can look well-rested even if you’re not.

HealGel Eye contains Arnica and Madecassoside which are suspended in liposomes with powerful peptides and biodynes to initiate a uniquely soothing and collagen boosting process. Sluggish micro-circulation is stimulated and irritation is soothed. In addition, HealGel Eye contains a duel action hyaluronic acid complex that locks moisture deeper into the skin and firms the eye contours. The effect is to soften the appearance of fine lines, even skin tone and improve the elasticity of the skin through intense hydration. Light diffusers in the gel further improves sallow areas for a brightening and smoothing effect.

My thoughts 

I like the pump dispenser,  it makes it so easy to pump out a rice size piece for each eye. HealGel Eye is like a serum in texture and cloudy in appearance. I apply the product twice a day. I find it cool and soothing and it instantly smooths the eye area. The area feels hydrated and rested. I like that it softens the appearance of the things I hate most about my eyes.  The only thing I would mention is that if I have had a particularly bad Hay-fever day (watery, itchy eyes) when I apply in the evening it can sting a little which is not so fun. 

It is light and absorbs fast so you don't have to wait too long to apply makeup afterwards. It has a light lavender scent. All in all a nice pick me up for eyes.

HealGel Eye 15ml £32

*PR Sample

Pond's Institute Eye Contour Cream - Review

A couple of weeks ago I went along the the wonderful Victoria & Albert Museum for an evening with the Pond's Institute and a private viewing of the Pearl's Exhibition.

I am a huge fan of pearl jewellery and wearing pearls so it was an utter delight to view the pearls that icon's Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor wore, along with pearls from centuries ago and some real bling statement pieces that had us all oohing and aahing. If you get a chance you should definitely pop along.

I have been using the Eye Contour Cream night and day since that evening, coming into my third week now I have to say I have been very happy with the results.

Pond's Institute say 

Pond’s Institute has developed an eye contour cream without perfume. The formula is enriched with vitamins and essential nutrients to achieve a double action: care for delicate eye area and help reduce puffiness while smoothing the skin.

Vitamin E: helps improve the skins hydration.
Pro-Vitamin B5: helps restore and soften the eye contour skin.
Essential Nutrients: Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter help protect, nourish and calm the skin.

My thoughts 

The eye cream is unscented, white in colour and the cream texture is quite light and fluid. I use a rice grain sized amount on each eye. From the very first application I noticed that my eyes looked brighter and the product hydrates the area really nicely which means that the skin under my eyes appears younger and smoother looking. A decent, budget friendly eye cream.

Pond's Institute Eye Contour Cream 15ml £7.99

*PR Sample

Olay Regenerist Advanced Age-Defying Eye Roller Treatment Review

In the final post this week on my current skincare I am concentrating on my eyes.

For the last few weeks I have been using new Olay Regenerist Advanced Age-Defying Eye Roller Treatment twice a day and am quite excited to share my review. I have to say that I don't often get excited about eye care products as so many promise and don't really deliver..

Micro Rollers

Olay say

3 precision micro-rollers gently massage a concentrated hydrating treatment into the skin to help reduce eye puffiness instantly. The formulation with Olay moisture helps to smooth the skin's surface. The advanced formula with penta-peptide technology helps reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles around the delicate eye are.

My thoughts 

One click of the pen provides enough cream to do both eyes. I love how easy and gentle this eye roller pen is to use and it is non messy. As soon as you apply it the area feels hydrated and the area looks smooth and plumped up. I have been using this for just over 3 weeks now and am clearly seeing an improvement in the eye area. I have mentioned many time how crepey and old the area around my eyes look. Years of Hay fever and rubbing my eyes have done a lot of damage. However, with continued use I am noticing that the area under my eyes looks so much more smoother and far less crepey. I have a couple of deep lines which haven't really gone but the finer lines have reduced and the area looks brighter and feels more hydrated so when I use a concealer (for the dark shadows that are genetic) it is much easier to apply and looks nice and fresh.

Final thoughts - I am liking the ease of use and the results of this eye treatment a lot.

Olay Regenerist Advanced Age Defying Eye Roller costs £21.99

*PR Sample

Sample Sachet Sunday - Origins Ginzing

Origins GinZing

Refreshing Eye Cream to brighten and depuff

Origins say 

Nature's clinically-proven morning-after eye cream helps to reduce the look of dark circles. Unsightly bags and puffiness seem less visible. And Origins proprietary complex of Caffeine from Coffee bean, Panax Ginseng, Magnolia Extract and natural optic brighteners rapidly wakes up, refreshes and restores radiance to tired eyes.

My thoughts 

This eye cream is reasonably thick in texture and pearlised in colour which means that when the light hits it, it reflects to give the brightening effect. As a brightener there is no doubt that it does this. However I did find that it just sat on the top of my skin and dried like this appearing  like an unblended highlighter and it didn't feel in the least bit moisturising which I would have liked to have seen. I applied it as I would a normal eye cream, a rice sized amount under the eye using my ring finger.

My eye issues are more the lines underneath them (as well as dark circles) so I would probably not purchase this full size as it doesn't address my concerns fully.

Origins GinZing costs £21 for 15ml

Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment - Review

After the disappointment of the Dr. Nick Lowe Age Correct Eye Serum I switched to Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment in the hope of seeing some improvement around my eye area.

To recap the issues I have - Dark circles, lines and generally looking old and crepey around the eye due to years of rubbing from hayfever!

Elemis say

Super-active padina pavonica and blue flower linseed helps smooth and firm, targeting fine lines and wrinkles, for a more youthful appearance. A super-light formula that packs heavy-weight results!

A sophisticated amino acid complex of natural humectants which attracts moisture into the deeper layers of the skin. Combines exceptional moisturisation with added protection to support the fragile skin around the eyes, without overloading them.

Skin Type: Mature, All

My thoughts

I love the glass bottle and dropper design, this has the all important bathroom shelf appeal. The product is a rather thin and runny liquid. The instructions say to use 2 drops around the eye contour. The dropper is very easy to use and perfectly dispenses the correct amount. Once applied as it is so runny the eye area looks wet, I give it a few moments to give it time to disappear before applying my makeup.

I have been using this eye treatment for just under a month and am seeing results. The results were not instant but now I can definitely see a difference. My eye area looks smoother, the lines are less pronounced, foundation doesn't settle in the area, it feels hydrated and the skin looks and feels softer. In the dark areas I had these white tiny dots and these have practically disappeared. 

Overall my eye area looks less dark and younger. 

Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment is light and really quite wonderful. I am impressed.

I am very happy with the results so far and will continue to use this product until the bottle is finished.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment costs £39 for 15ml.

*PR Sample

Product Disappointment - Dr. Nick Lowe Age Correct Eye Serum Review

My eyes are one of my major skincare issues - I am more pre-disposed to having dark circles due to genetics and years of rubbing my eyes due to Hay Fever has sadly taken its toll and created more wrinkles around the eye area than I care to admit.

This means that a good eye cream is a must for me and I enjoy trying out products and seeing what works and what doesn't.

I purchased Dr. Nick Lowe Age Correct Eye Serum quite a while ago having read about it in a magazine and it seemed ideal for my requirements.

Claims 

Instant lift and tone effect! A lightweight, ultra moisturising eye serum boosted with a unique peptide complex to instantly firm, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and moisturise the delicate under eye area. Also designed to help reduce the appearance of dark circles.

Clinically proven multi-peptide complex to instantly reinforce firmness and skin tone of the eye area
Pomegranate and Raspberry to help protect against damaging free radicals
Ferulic Acid to offer ultimate protection against UV damage
Vitamins A, C and E
Dermatologically tested
Ophthalmologically tested
Allergen fragrance free

My thoughts

The serum is nice and light, slightly creamy in texture but absorbs instantly. Although it is fragrance free the scent is nutty which I wasn't too enamoured with and found a bit off putting. I liked the pump action bottle which made it easy to dispense the correct amount that I needed (similar to a grain of rice)

I didn't have any reaction to this at all which is always a plus, however sadly I also didn't see any improvement in my eye area at all. As I try not to chop and change my products, I stuck with this eye serum, applying twice a day for almost 3 months, with no visible signs of change this left me really disappointed.

Unfortunately this product wasn't for me.

Dr. Nick Lowe Age Correct Eye Serum costs £17.35 for 15ml

What's Inside My December GlossyBox

The postman knocked again this month with a delivery of the December GLOSSYBOX.  The first thing to note is the festive red box, very nice!

As this was the Christmas edition box it was supposed to contain products to get you in the mood for a party and a few. I have got to say I really liked the December box. Here is what was inside

A full size Rituals Yogi Flow Foaming Shower Gel - Indian Rose and Sweet Almond Oil - £6.50/200ml


I haven't tried Rituals products yet but did spot one of their shops when out shopping recently and had planned to go in and pick something up so this is great, it smells incredible too.

Deborah Lippman Mini Nail Varnish in Razzle Dazzle and a Stripped To Go Sachet - A full size bottle would cost £14.


I have tried a few Deborah Lippman Varnishes so it is not a new brand to me, nevertheless the brand does induce excitement.
Razzle Dazzle is ideal for parties, a pretty glittery shade of dark red, almost wine in colour with flashes of brighter flecks.  I am not a huge glitter fan (I save it for special occasions as I hate removing it) so this mini size is perfect. I love that included in the box is a nail polish remover. I hope it removes the glitter with ease!

Cargo Cosmetics Classic Lip Gloss (mini) in shade Morocco - Full Size £10

As a lip gloss fanatic I loved the inclusion of a gloss in the box, I haven't tried Cargo either so that was an added bonus. I really like the shade which is a pinky/brown with a slight sparkle. I have worn it a few times, there is no stickiness either. As it is so tiny I have nearly finished it.

BLINK+GO Eyeshadow and Blush Palette - Full Size £14.95

I have not heard of Blink+Go so this is a new brand to discover. I love the concept of this palette but I am pretty certain that I would never have chosen this particular combination as the colours look so bright. However on swatching they are actually nice and not as scary as they look in the palette, and I am looking forward to experimenting with a bit of colour on my eyes. The gold and green in particular stand out.
As I am also a bit of a blush addict, the addition of blush is very welcome..

The final product in the box is a small pot of Bionova Eye Wrinkle Treatment. A full size pot of eye cream costs £43.


Bionova are another brand that I have yet to discover, GlossyBox are doing a fab job in searching out products for its subscribers to try. I look forward to trying this premium eye cream out, it seems from reading that it is tailored to my age bracket, so here is hoping it works for me!

Cargo Lip Gloss Morocco Swatch

Deborah Lippman Razzle Dazzle Nail Varnish

Contents of Glossybox Opened

The eye shadow shades revealed

The blushes

A few different boxes went out this month, overall I am really pleased with the contents of mine.

If you are reading BeautySwot for the first time and want to know more about Glossybox and how it works please click here. Note that GlossyBox now costs £10 and £2.95 for P+P.

GlossyBox are now offering gift subscriptions For £30 (+P&P) you can give a three month subscription, for £60 (+P&P) a six month subscription and for £110 (+P&P) a 12 month subscription where you will get one box free!

*PR Sample

Dermalogica Total Eye Care Spf15

I have a terrible time in Summer suffering with hay fever. Most affected are my eyes, they itch like crazy and water, I end up with puffy, red eyes that are dry and wrinkled. I was also also suffering from dark circles. I knew I had to take action as my eyes looked truly awful and were ageing. I had come to the end of Clinique All About Eyes and was looking for something else to try.

A few people on twitter recommended Dermalogica Total Eye Care and having read their website I thought it seemed like it would be ideal so I thought I would buy this and give it a go.

Claims - An advanced alpha hydroxy eye treatment cream to help protect and repair the delicate eye area while reducing the appearance of dark circles and lines. Contains no artificial fragrance or color.

Instructions for use

I like the tube as it has a handy and hygienic nozzle to dispense the cream out.

I have been using Total Eye Care for about a couple of months now and I really like it. As the eye area is so delicate I have to be careful trying out eye creams as they can bring me out in spots but I have had no adverse effects using this. The cream is light and blends well. It hydrates the eye area, reduces puffiness, smooths out the lines I already have and diminishes their appearance with light reflecting particles or optical light diffusers as Dermalogica call it. The cream is ever so slightly tinted in colour, which helps with the camouflage!

I think it is great that it contains a chemical free SPF15 as this will help to reduce future damage and has no artificial colour or fragrance.

I like the fact that it disguises the bad bits immediately for a fast solution but is working away long term. I have seen a real improvement in the texture of my under eye area, it is less wrinkly and my dark circles are lighter. My eyes are not so puffy now either, but I do find that going to bed earlier and getting plenty of rest also helps!

I would definitely repurchase.

Dermalogica Total Eye Care SPF15 for 15mls - Cost varies depending on stockist. 

Olay Professional Anti-Wrinkle Kits

Are you in London tomorrow? If so you may be interested in this...

You may have noticed that there has been a bit of a buzz in the papers about Olay Professional Anti- Wrinkle Kits. Apparently this kit containing 3 creams and costing £44.99 claims that it will have you looking younger in just 28 days and if you are not satisfied there is a money back guarantee.

100 OLAY PROFESSIONAL ANTI-WRINKLE KITS GO ON SALE EARLY AT BOOTS FLAGSHIP STORE, 361 OXFORD STREET W1 AT 8.00AM THIS FRIDAY 8 JULY

Only two weeks ago, a limited release of 300 Olay Professional Anti-Wrinkle Kits on boots.com generated a massive 15,000 strong waiting list. Olay Professional is going to be exclusive to Boots store and Boots.com and isn’t scheduled to be available nationwide until 9 August 2011. By popular demand, Olay is couriering a special shipment of Olay Professional to Boots’ flagship store on Oxford Street so that Londoner's can be one of the first to get their hands on it..

Will you be there?

Benefit B.Right Radiant Skincare Review

I recently attended the launch of the 2nd phase of Benefit's new skincare range b.right radiant.  The 3 new products that were launched that night were -

Moisture Prep Toning Lotion  - A gorgeous fresh smelling toner.
Remove It Makeup Remover - A makeup remover.
Ultra Radiance Facial Rehydrating Mist - A mist that you can use to set your makeup and spritz on during the day if necessary.

To experience some of the range we were then treated to wonderfully relaxing mini facials. I had no idea that there were treatment rooms in Benefit stores!

I was given a b.right radiant intro kit to try out the skincare products at home. I was really looking forward to trying this new range of products and discovering radiant skin..

I really like the packaging of the actual collection, it would look lovely in the bathroom and it does remind me a little of going back to traditional beauty product styling.

Foamingly Clean Facial Wash - £16.50 - For all skin types.


This has a wonderful fresh 'cucumber' scent, that I find really appealing. A little goes a long way, it lathers nicely and really feels like it is giving the skin a good clean.  However, this wasn't a cleanser for me, my skin was squeaky when I was washing it and then felt tight when I had finished. I prefer my cleanser to glide across my skin and leave it feeling lovely and soft.

Triple Performing Facial Emulsion SPF15 PA++  - £19.50 

The moisturiser claims to hydrate, protects & comfort the skin with an oil-free, lightweight formula. It also has something called tri-radiance complex, which I am not really sure I understood the meaning of!. This has the same wonderful scent that the facial wash has. Whilst I liked it, I didn't 'love' it. I found that its consistency was similar to sun protection lotions, it felt like it was sitting on my skin rather than sinking in. It does get marks for having SPF in. When on, it felt tacky to the touch for a good while after. Disappointingly, I didn't feel I appeared any more radiant than when using the average moisturiser.

It's Potent Eye Cream - £23.50 


The eye cream in the intro kit comes in a tiny pot with a narrow opening so it is hard to get to when you have used a bit of it up. This is a brightening eye cream to fade dark circles. It also contains a peptide complex known to help restore elasticity & firmness, botanical extracts including apple extract, known to help boost collagen, & loquat extract, known to help protect the skin from free radical damage. I liked this eye cream but again I didn't love it, it wasn't too heavy and a huge plus point is that it did not bring me out in spots that some creams do. It kept my eye area hydrated and soft, and my dark circles were kept under control.

Lavera Eye Cooling Roll On - My summer saviour!

The Lavera Eye Cooling Roll On is an Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible winner. To celebrate, Lavera held a Facebook competition to win one of these roll ons and a copy of The Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible which I was lucky enough to win.

This little bottle contains 7ml of summer saviour for me - It is no secret I suffer from quite bad hayfever and my eyes were looking and feeling rather sorry for themselves. They were sore, dry, lined, dark and I had big bags. This arrived on my doorstep just in time.

The claims - 

Lavera Faces MY AGE Organic Cooling Eye Roll On refreshes the eye area, dimishing puffiness and dark circles. It contains powerful anti wrinkle ingredients, Organic White Tea and Karanja Oil. Co enzyme Q10, Hyaluronic Acid and Aloe Vera, cools, moisturises and firms the skin around the eye area.

All sounds wonderful, packed with goodies like Green Tea (which incidentally I love to drink!) and is suitable for contact lenses wearers.

I really feel that this has made a difference, it is really nice to use at the end of the day. The roll on smells lovely and fresh and when popped in the fridge is extra cooling. I have no bags or puffiness under my eyes at all. The dark circles have reduced considerably and the area feels hydrated and my eye area just generally looks much improved.

I quite simply enjoy using this product.

Lavera Cooling Eye Roll On costs £16.90 from www.pravera.co.uk

Clinique All About Eyes & All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage

As a mother with a young toddler I have had my fair share of sleepless nights added to that this years hay - fever and you have a recipe for eye disaster. My eyes have been transformed from line less to lined, bags and dark circles have appeared where once bright eyes shone from.

Time for action -  For the past couple of weeks I have been using Clinique's All About Eyes and All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage to see if I could remedy the concern's I had about my eyes.

What they promise to do -

All About Eyes - Suitable for all skin types - Women or men
Targets under eye circles, shadows, lines and puffs. Long term smoothing and firming results are cumulative so use day and night, over the entire eye area.  Costs £22

Serum - Instantly cooling serum refreshes and hydrates puffy, tired-looking eyes. Brightens up eye area immediately and over time. Combats dark circles.  Using gentle pressure, roll under each eye from inner to outer corner twice .Apply morning and night. Can be used with other All About Eyes products. Costs £20

Well I liked both products - All About Eyes is so light, with a nice texture and easy to apply - I didn't need to drag it at all and I found it absorbed quickly and left my skin really soft and hydrated. I applied it after the serum.
Rollerball eye serums are 'of the moment' so I was looking forward to try it out. I really enjoyed its cooling properties and will be taking this on holiday with me as it was so refreshing and the massaging action felt like it was doing something. It dried quickly and wasn't sticky.

Neither product gave me spots around the eye area after use which other heavier products have done.

I used both products day and night religiously for two weeks and have taken before and after pictures

Before

After

What do you think?  I would love to hear your thoughts.

I am pretty impressed!
The lines are not as deep, the area is brighter and my eyes are less puffy.

I will keep on using and after another 4 weeks I will post another picture but so far so good :-)