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Give Your Eyes A Zing

I was traveling on the east coast for most of the last three weeks and even though in theory there was a lot of time for sleeping and relaxing, somehow that never actually panned out and I ended up exhausted most of the time.  Which led to even more dark circles and puffy eyes than usual.  Never a good look on me.  Luckily I'd packed a sample of Origins new GinZing eye cream that I'd been sent before I left Los Angeles, so I put it to the test.  After about 5 days of using it, I definitely noticed that the bags under my eyes were less pronounced and seemed to have faded a little, which is what I was hoping for.  (I used the cream under my makeup in the morning and at night before I went to bed).  GinZing goes on with a slight cooling sensation and blends in easily, but what I really like about it is the slight shimmer that it leaves behind.  (Due to the silica and mika ingredients).  It makes the area under my eyes a little glowy and somehow, that makes it less old person looking.  (I mean, I'll be middle-aged at some point, there's no need for my eyes to get there decades earlier).  GinZing also contains caffeine, which in skin care works as an anti-irritant that helps to calm your skin.  Overall, I thought GinZing did a really good job of making my under eye area look much more well rested and smooth.  It's a pretty good value too - the jar is $29.50, but it's .5 ounces, so if you use the correct amount and don't over cream (a beauty faux pas I'm trying not to commit anymore) it should last you a decent amount of time.  Also, GinZing is just a silly word to say, right?  Who said beauty wasn't fun?         

Note: A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with Origins.

My Eyes Have It

If I love something, I always take it too far and never shut up about it which I think pretty much annoys everyone around me.  I mean, okay, New Kids on the Block - didn't shut up for all of 1989.  High School boyfriend - didn't shut up for all of 1993 and then when he dumped me, didn't shut up again for all of 1994.  Whatever, you see where I'm going with this.  I focus...entirely too much.  Products are no different for me.  I haven't shut up about Become Beauty since I was introduced to them earlier this year and here I am, still going on and on about them.  I have been dilligently slathering their Age Resistant Eye Cream on and I am (no surprise) very impressed.  It sinks in almost immediately, has a very pleasantly light fragrance and soothes and cools the eye area - really reducing puffiness.  Aside from containing Pearl Extract which brightens the area, it also contains Matrixyl 3000 which promotes collagen production (helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles - I think it sounds like a space station).  I adore how incredibly moisturizing and how reasonably priced the eye cream is (for a big ol jar of the stuff).  It retails for $39.00 and comes in their signature, adorable, red container.

To order Become products, call 877-232-6632 or order online by using the code #100109 with the password “become."

Photo courtesy of Become.   

Belli's Not Just For Moms

Because I'm in a constant state of stress over just about everything in my life, I have developed these lovely dark circles under my eyes.  After trying a bunch of eye creams, I finally found one that works in the most unexpected line - Belli.  I know, I know, the line is meant for moms, but I swear this stuff works.  And so what if my dark circles are from worrying about how I'm going to pay my bills and not from a newborn?  Dark circles are dark circles and when I started using their Eye Brightening Cream I noticed a difference within just a few days.  The lightweight cream has no fragrance and dries quickly without a sticky residue (gotta love that in an eye cream).  It contains Vitamin K, which helps to increase circulation, and I was stunned at how bright my eyes look now that I've been using it for a week.  It's actually very reasonable for an eye cream ($28.00 for .85oz) and can be purchased online at belliskincare.com and in a few select stores.  Only catch is now every time a friend sees the tube on my shelf they assume I'm pregnant, which I am not.  Maybe it's because it's bookended next to a box of pregnancy tests and a bottle of folic acid.       

Photo courtesy of Belli