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Arm tightening cream … and Gatineau Miracle Eye Cream

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JMSA · 06/08/2026 04:49

I was on a flight the other week and two products really caught my eye in the in-flight magazine. I didn’t buy them (well, I tried to buy the eye cream but it had sold out) and I regret it!
There was a cream that tightens loose skin on your upper arms. I can’t remember the name or brand. Does anyone have such a thing and does it actually work? I’d love it if so, just to make me feel a bit more confident on holiday in October.
And what about the eye cream - any good?
Many thanks.

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JMSA · 08/08/2026 16:14

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 08/08/2026 08:30

most eye creams that tighten have a cinderella effect don't they, they work when on but it is not a permanent change.
RMN worked on SILs arms after she lost 13 stone, it was painful thou, she said and cost about £1500 all in.

Sadly, if I was going to spend that kind of money, a tummy tuck would come much higher up the list than my arms!

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FairKoala · 08/08/2026 17:13

Whilst I do still have chicken wing arms they have improved since I started doing a job which involves a lot of heavy lifting and carrying and my muscles on my upper arms have grown and there is less loose skin on my lower arms

lindyloo57 · 08/08/2026 17:46

Am I the only one who tried the eye cream after a blogger review it, but it was too dark for me looked awful on me.

scoobs321 · 09/08/2026 20:49

@JMSA Have ordered it from qvc at @Elieza suggestion, it was £42.96 +p&p for the 30ml +11ml size which seemed like a good deal. I'm interested to use it for some broken veins on my nose too. Will report back!

Elieza · 09/08/2026 20:51

yeah please do report back! i love qvc. easy returns policy if something doesnt fit or youre allergic or it doesn’t work or whatever.

scoobs321 · 15/08/2026 16:09

Reporting back to say that I love this eye cream, first time trying it today and couldn't quite believe what brilliant coverage it gives. I don't think my under eyes are that much of a problem but even I have been really pleasantly surprised by the improvement. Obviously need it more than I think! I bought this qvc coffret set https://qvcuk.app.link/aIAlf3FUC5b

https://qvcuk.app.link/aIAlf3FUC5b

JMSA · 15/08/2026 17:54

@scoobs321 I’m so pleased that you took a chance and it paid off!
I now have it too and it’s ok. Nothing out of the ordinary though.

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scoobs321 · 15/08/2026 18:02

@JMSA I've never tried any sort of concealer so maybe I'm just easily pleased ! 😁
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JMSA · 15/08/2026 18:14

@scoobs321

Plenty of people rave about it, so it’s not just you. Unfortunately I am not easily pleased 🤣
The best thing I bought recently was the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light wand in shade Glowgasm. Now THAT’s a product worth raving about. And controversially, I absolutely love Estée Lauder’s new Double Wear formulation. It’s amazing! 😃

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