Beauty Talk: Top Eye Creams Revealed! February 3rd, 2010 By

Origins GinZing Eye Cream

Origins GinZing Eye Cream

We could all use a little (or a lot!) more sleep, but we don’t have to look like it.  Dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles around our eyes age us.  We’ve found some of the best eye creams to relieve those tired eyes, including some great options for women in their twenties and thirties who don’t have wrinkles yet and would like to keep it that way.  After all, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Caudalie Lifting Eye Serum

This serum tightens the eye area alleviating droopiness and lessening puffiness.  A great product to pair with a moisturizing SPF concealer for day or a heavier eye cream at night.  The natural formula makes it a grea choice for people with allergies.

Neutrogena Ageless Essentials Eye Cream

Neutrogena Ageless Essentials Eye Cream

Neutrogena Ageless Essential Eye Cream

Neutrogena’s Ageless eye cream is a steal at $15.  Your skin will drink up the moisture and you don’t have to be afraid to use it regularly morning and night since buying a replacement tube won’t break the bank.

Olay Total Effects Eye Transforming Cream

Olay’s Total Effects eye cream, another bargain option, has a hint of shimmer to brighten the area under eyes.  This formula is great for wrinkle prevention on young skin applied under concealer.  It will brighten the undereye area and treat dryness on wrinkle-free skin.  Be sure  to check out one of the other eye creams if you already have many fine lines.  The shimmer will settle into them making them more noticeable.

Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream

This popular product de-puffs and moisturizes in a light, whipped cream that won’t irritate the eye area.  The product has a beige color that is imperceptible on skin and no shimmer which means it is a great choice for treating fine lines.  If you’ve tried other creams and found them to be too heavy on your skin, try Origins GinZing!

Dr. Hauschka Daily Revitalizing Eye Cream

Dr. Hauschka Daily Revitalizing Eye Cream

Dr. Hauschka Daily Revitalizing Eye Cream

Dr. Hauschka’s Daily Revitalizing Eye Cream is light, moisturizing, and paraben-free.  A great choice for oily skin in need of some extra pampering in the eye area.  The natural ingredients mean less irritation for even the most sensitive eyes.

Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream SPF 32

If you don’t apply sunscreen all over your face, every day, you are letting the sun age you. Considering how delicate the eye area is, I am surprised that SPF is so uncommon in eye creams.  Shiseido’s eye cream offers SPF 32 protection.  This is one cream that will prevent fine lines and wrinkles!

Keep your skin protected from the sun whether you choose an eye cream with SPF or not.  Layer SPF concealer or foundation over your moisturizer or pick a moisturizer with SPF (Neutrogena has some great, affordable options)!

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Beauty Talk: Know Your “Naturals” December 1st, 2009 By

In the United States, there are three levels of organic certification: 100% Organic is a product made entirely with organic ingredients.  A product can be labeled just Organic if it contains at least 95% organic ingredients.  And finally, something that is Made with Organic Ingredients is made from, at minimum, 70% organic ingredients.

Notice that the word natural is not anywhere in the above paragraph.

Products that are made with pure ingredients and have been minimally processed are all the rage right now.  Marketers want in on that action.  But the “organic” label is regulated by the government.  So what’s a savvy marketer to do? Call something “natural” and hope you think it’s organic or healthy or eco-friendly and then buy that sucker – that’s what.

To be a bit more blunt about it, I could scoop up a delicious jar of road runoff and call it something like “Free Way Natural Skincare.”  Or, you can start your very own nail polish line by mixing car paint and Sharpie ink and name it “Natural Nails.”  No regulation, no broken laws, no consumer protection. They do have to pass FDA standards, but FDA standards and organic standards are not the same.

Do you see where I’m going with this?

Beware of beauty and cosmetic products that call themselves “natural,” or even “all natural.”  Natural does not mean organic. If organic is important to you than it’s important that you only buy organic products. Or look for this seal:

USDA Organic Seal

Now, to be fair, there is a movement in the beauty industry to cut back on certain nasty additives, preservatives and toxins in the packaging. This does not mean that the items are organic, but – in this case – they’re telling you that they have made an effort to use ingredients that are healthier for you and, sometimes, the planet. I’m all for this. This is good. Jane Iredale is well-known for making superlative products in this category. So is Carol’s Daughter, Korres, Caudalie, Ole Henriksen and – with some of their products – Tarte.

If you’d like to try organic products, I recommend 100% Pure, Jason, Ecco Bella, CARE by Stella McCartney and some products from The Body Shop.

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