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Any under eye cream/gel recommendations?

always1stepbehind

8 years ago

Something that can be used in the morning under make up. I probably have the average under eye darkness and lines that comes with the age 50 and a half ;-) Overall normal to dry skin.

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OutsidePlaying

8 years ago

Look for a gentle eye gel with retinol would be my recommendation. I think Olay makes one that would be a good, relatively inexpensive way to start. I use one that is fairly expensive, but I do love it. It really has made a difference. I am 69and really try to take care of the eye area.

When we get ‘a certain age’ undereye concealers start to collect in those lines, and I think the gel type products work a little better at reducing that. You might also look at changing your concealer to a serum based product too, once you settle on an eye gel you like.

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User
8 years ago
I use Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado.

https://www.kiehls.com/Creamy-Eye-Treatment-with-Avocado/258.html
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Pat. I mostly use Kirks on the boys hair also. One thing I truely HATE is when kids have a stinky head...iI've found that even shampooing 3 times with shampoo kids can still have a stink head. My boys have oily heads so that could be why. Anyway Kirks on their heads and their heads smell so very clean and fresh. I do use a chamomile tea rinse.. I used to use lemon juice, they are both blondies, but I tried the Chamomile and wow it left their hair silky with a natural shine. so every night I brew 2 cups of Chamomile LOL glad I found a cheap brand that's 97cents for 25. I think though I'll try one tea bag and just let it steep an hour or so than dilute it some and split it in half for each boy. For those of you that don't know Kirks is a lovely coconut castile bar soap that can be used as a shampoo you just have to use a acidic rinse afterwards to restore PH. Kirks has a shampoo but I've never seen it at a store, ive been really really wanting to try it. So if any of you have please report to me if you like it. Thank You.
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carabubble
8 years ago
What do you use, Outside? I was using Mary Kay, but ran out of it recently. Not sure if I want to order more or try something else.
always1stepbehind
Original Author
8 years ago
I pulled out a gift with purchase eye gel I had received, Estee Lauder and used it last night. It sat on top of the skin. I don't think it would work for day. I wouldn't mind something heavy or greasy for night but for the AM I'd want something that wouldn't mess with my make up.
OutsidePlaying
8 years ago
Well, I thought I posted something earlier but don’t see it. Strange. I use Environ. I’ll try to post another photo when I get home.
User
8 years ago
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I've started using caffeine drops. I can't believe the difference in a week! I started using this plus Avons Vitamin C serum and Marula Oil from the website I'm posting the link to below. First I wash really well, then put the Avon Vitamin C oil (2 drops) over my entire face. I let that soak in for a few minutes then put one drop of Caffeine serum on each eye focusing on the bags under my eyes. I let that soak in before putting 2 or 3 drops of Marula oil all over my face, then I apply Nivea CoQ10 lotion. The bag under my left eye is almost gone! Not sure if it's just the caffeine drops, or the combination of it all.

https://deciem.com/product/rdn-caffeine-solution-5pct-egcg-30ml
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User
8 years ago
This is the direct link to the Marula Oil

https://deciem.com/product/rdn-100pct-cold-pressed-virgin-marula-oil-30ml
eccentric
8 years ago
always1stepbehind - you did not indicate if you have any allergies. I do - and have issues with many eye creams, face creams etc. If so, you might want to take those into consideration. It does not help that I have seriously dry skin - naturally dry since I can't use any form of retinol etc.
always1stepbehind
Original Author
8 years ago
I don't have any allergies that I know of. I'm going through a gross skin phase right now. The pores on my face are huge right now and my daily make up is looking like crud. I would say I have normal/combination skin. I've been watching a lot of you tube videos for make up and skin care for 50+ getting tips etc. to see what I should try. I'm very basic in my skin care but I think there are some things I need to add or should have already added by this age.

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