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Eye crinkles .....help

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Turquoiseblue · 30/06/2015 06:49

Just that really. Help!
Probably not helped we ve just spent two glorious weeks in the Italian sunshine (GrinGrin) though I m never without my sunnies really, but fine lines, crows feet, WRINKLES - around my eyes seem suddenly ever presentHmm.
Anyone any miraculous creams / ideas ? Do I need to use heavier duty eye cream? Eye mask ?

My skin care routine is as follows (fairly simple tbh) - cleanse with oil, then cream/ wash, eye cream (think I need a better one - have been using origins one most recently) and night cream, or eye cream plus primer/ face cream plus tinted moisturiser -(spf 20). Generally my skin is clear good condition (apart from the odd pms / stress breakout) but the seemingly sudden onslaught of lines is really getting to me. It s vanity but I feel I ve aged overnight Hmm

Currently pregnant so I fear with the next while of sleeplessness and weight gain / loss it s only going to get worse. And probably not helping that I feel huge, cut my hair shorter and regret it, clothes don't fit (obv) and now my flipping wrinkles are obvious.
The hair and clothes i tell myself are temporary, but I fear the fine lines are a road with no about turn unless I do some thing quick!
Help.....

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FrugalFashionista · 30/06/2015 07:03

Much higher spf and something that contains hyaluronic acid. In sunny countries, avoid the hot midday sun.

Turquoiseblue · 30/06/2015 07:17

Sorry should have said - I do use SPF 50 on face when away and during summer at home ......

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Melonfool · 30/06/2015 10:32

Are you getting enough sleep? My 'wrinkles' are far worse when I don't sleep well. And I don't sleep well generally at the moment.

Tizwailor · 30/06/2015 12:57

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DrankSangriaInThePark · 30/06/2015 13:46

I have yet to find an eye cream that does anything. I have about 10 ranging in price from Superdrug at £1.25 (when 50%) to Elemis Pro-collagen at about £30. No difference.

but I am getting some of that ^ Hylamide when in the UK next week, (and am ridiculously excited!)

lurkingaround · 30/06/2015 14:07

I'm with DrankSangria, eye cream pah!
SPF50. Every day.
Maybe Redermic by LRP might help - it has Retinol. Big maybe if you ask me.

Botox is the only thing really. And good blurry/light reflective makeup.

MegMurry · 30/06/2015 14:10

I've just had Botox on my crow's feet. It really eliminates them.

Turquoiseblue · 30/06/2015 14:27

Thanks
Ok need to heck up hyuralanic acid - was a bit wary of it as I thought it might increase skin sensitivity to sunlight etc.

Trouble with f50 every day is I feel 'slimy' when it s on my face. I hate the heaviness of it on my skin. Plus I hate the way if you wear it into evenings it ruins any photos with the ghost face lookHmm.

Anyone recommend a nice facial f50 that doesn't feel like an oil slick on my face?
Yes am thinking Botox - haven't tried t before but my sister can do it, so suppose should give it a go. I hate the idea of injections ....

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DrankSangriaInThePark · 30/06/2015 20:22

I am definitely giving it a go Tiz!

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