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Best eyecream for preventing any issues down the line?

14 replies

KaroH · 23/12/2022 21:12

I'm early thirties and want to start taking better care of my skin.

I've had a search and generally there's recommendations for resolving specific issues but haven't found anything for just trying to keep age at bay.

I don't have puffy eyes, bags or lines particularly yet. I definitely look my age, just nothing specific to take issue with at the moment.

Any recommendations for a good all rounder so I can die at 90 looking 30?

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feliciabirthgiver · 23/12/2022 21:15

Check out Temple Spa

GreenManalishi · 23/12/2022 21:19

No product will work as well as keeping your face out of the sun, and daily high spf year round, but I'd settle for dying at 90 looking 89!

AnnaMagnani · 23/12/2022 21:25

There is no eye cream that does anything special compared to face creams.

To prevent issues - don't smoke, stay out of the sun, use SPF.

RoxieLoxy · 23/12/2022 21:29

Clinique All About Eyes. The normal one not the rich one. It's honestly a product I couldn't do without. When I have run out I've noticed the difference.

I'm only a sample of one (!!) but it genuinely reduces fine lines for me. They do return in the gaps between using it. Maybe it's just appearance but either way it's amazing.

TattiePants · 23/12/2022 21:55

As a pp said, there is nothing special about eye creams when compared to face creams. The only caveat to that is Verso eye cream with retinol (as I wouldn’t put regular retinol / retinal too close to my eyes). It is good but quite expensive but I struggle to use it too often as I have sensitive eyes.

KaroH · 23/12/2022 21:56

Thanks for the recommendations so far!

I wear spf most days and generally dwell in the shade so hoping that works in my favour. I don't smoke either but used too so that will no doubt have made a mark.

I'm going to treat myself with any Christmas money I get to something nice.

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Pelo22 · 23/12/2022 21:57

TattiePants · 23/12/2022 21:55

As a pp said, there is nothing special about eye creams when compared to face creams. The only caveat to that is Verso eye cream with retinol (as I wouldn’t put regular retinol / retinal too close to my eyes). It is good but quite expensive but I struggle to use it too often as I have sensitive eyes.

That ^^

I have the serum version and really like it

Shadope · 23/12/2022 22:00

SPF and Botox. Nothing else will make a visible difference

OxanaVorontsova · 23/12/2022 22:09

Q&A seaweed peptide eye gel has genuinely made a huge difference to my eyes, reducing milia and tightening up the whole area. Not expensive either!

SleekMamma · 27/12/2022 01:01

SPF 50 every single day from now for forever. A hat in the summer. Don't sunbathe.
And inherited good genes.

No cream will fix for these. None.

HiyaCaath · 27/12/2022 11:08

Don’t move your face. Don’t go out.

astralpiano · 27/12/2022 11:09

Sunglasses

emilyelf · 27/12/2022 11:13

HiyaCaath · 27/12/2022 11:08

Don’t move your face. Don’t go out.

Don't laugh 😂

Shitfather · 27/12/2022 17:42

Good genes, water, sleep, plenty of exercise.

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