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Affordable eye cream for 39yo to ease crows feet wrinkles

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WingDefence · 06/07/2016 17:07

Hi - as I'm heading to 40 I've started to notice crows feet wrinkles and I thought it was probably a good idea to start supplementing my normal moisturiser (just Simple day cream at the moment) with something a bit more specific.

Trouble is I'm finding it almost impossible to find recommendations and also which cream is best for what I want. E.g. looking at the Boots No 7 range I can't find out which one is best for women in their 20s/30s/40s etc so can't make a decision on which to buy. (I live in rurally and went to Boots specifically yesterday to ask and there was noone on the No 7 counter.)

Affordable to me is something preferably less than £20 - I don't usually spend a huge amount on my beauty regime so this feels like an extravagance already! I do have dark circles but this isn't a huge concern for me - these lovely smile lines are the biggest issue.

Any help gratefully received Flowers

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FurbysMakeSexNoises · 09/07/2016 23:02

Don't ask your GP for cosmetic treatments- really not decent use of dwindling NHS funds!

WingDefence · 10/07/2016 07:46

cheese it seems that that cream gives perhaps an eye lift effect on the upper eyelid or do you use it all round?

Fair point Furbys (pretty disturbing NN btw!). I'd be embarrassed to ask my GP for a wrinkle treatment anyway - definitely not a priority for the NHS (even if I paid for any prescription which I would).

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Kennington · 10/07/2016 10:10

Lanolin so use lanolips at night. Really lovely and made a big difference. Can only be used at night and I apply to damp skin.
It is sheep sebum though!

FitbitAddict · 10/07/2016 13:49

No, not that one - I don't like the stuff in the top pot, it irritates my skin.

This one here

burnishedsilver · 10/07/2016 15:27

Lrp redermic R eyes

WingDefence · 11/07/2016 11:59

Thanks Fitbit. burnished I wasn't sure what you mean but googled and it makes sense now!

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maxeffort0satisfaction · 11/07/2016 12:08

argan oil at night
rosehip oil is fab too
wear sunglasses and eyeglasses to avoid squinting.
water and high veg smoothies plump up my skin within 5-7 days. alcohol makes that area worse (but I also don't sleep well when I drink any amount of alcohol - very sensitive to it ).

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