Looking for the ideal eye contour to combat dark circles? Here is an inexpensive reference, recommended by a dermatologist.
Eye cream is the subject of much debate. If some minimize its effect, others consider it essential. This is a fragile area, easily subject to irritation. The skin is extremely thin and contains fewer sebaceous glands than on the rest of the face. When choosing a product formulated for this area, it is better to select it carefully. The good news? There is an eye contour cream recommended by dermatologists and at a low price. Zoom in on this nugget.
It all started when Ana Morales, journalist for the Spanish version of Vogue, went to see a facialist. “JI’ve never been a big fan of eye creams. But everything changed when a beautician told me, in the middle of my treatment, that she could see that I wasn’t using it.“, she says in an article. She then sets out in search of the perfect product, and asks recommendations from her dermatologist, Natalia Jiménez, who swears only by the Collagen Bank eye cream-gel from the Neutrogena brand. Its promises? Boost the natural production of collagen, visibly reduce the appearance of bags and dark circles, and promote the firmness and youthful appearance of the skin. All thanks to a formula enriched with niacinamide, collagen and micropeptides (very small peptides which penetrate deeper into the epidermis). In short, it plumps the area, fights against skin aging while moisturizing. Price-wise, the cream varies between €12 and €18 depending on the website, but it is possible to find it in supermarkets.
According to the dermatologist, the way you apply your eye contour can make all the difference in its effectiveness. Contrary to popular belief which is to use it at the end of the routine, Natalia Jiménez recommends putting it on from the first step. “Doing it just after cleansing helps protect this fragile area from the more concentrated active ingredients then used on the rest of the face.“, she explains.
Thus, the cream forms a barrier which prevents the active ingredients of following treatments from penetrating and potentially irritating the skin. Finally, do not hesitate to use the pad of your finger to spread the material by tapping very lightly with your ring finger.
