A Little Scoop on Eye Products

Hello Gals!!

When it comes to choosing an eye product, it can be a little tricky and a little overwhelming with all the choices on the market today.

I'm often asked: "How do I know which eye cream is best for me?" Or "Why do I even need an eye cream when my moisturizer seems to work just fine?" 

So Today I thought that I would share what I know about eye creams and the difference between cream, serum and gel.

Why We Need a Separate Cream For The Eyes:   

The skin around our eyes is very fragile and is also a few layers thinner than the rest of the skin on the face. Because the skin is so much thinner, using your daily day-time moisturizer or night time moisturizer is much too thick of a consistency for the eye area. The eye area will only take what it needs and the remainder is left to sit on the skin resulting in puffiness.

Eye Cream, Eye Serum and Eye Gel:   

Cream, serum or gel? So many choices! My advice is to pick an eye product based on your specific eye needs. In my case, anti-aging is my main concern so I  opt for an eye cream that contains anti aging ingredients and that also has moisturizing properties as my skin is also on the drier side.

There is no real difference between eye serums and eye creams other than the consistency. Eye creams have a richer texture and to me they feel more nourishing.

Eye gels are a little different though. They are mainly used to reduce puffiness, revive tired eyes and to treat dark circles, however they lack the moisture of an eye cream which makes it great for an oilier skin and not so great for a drier skin. Once applied, eye gels absorb quickly into the skin, (quicker than a cream) leaving no residue which makes it an awesome base for applying your makeup.

How to use an Eye Cream:  

Eye creams are most beneficial when used twice a day, in the morning and at night. The key thing to remember is that a little goes a long way, only the smallest amount is needed to nourish the skin around the eyes. 

Take a tiny amount and distribute between your ring fingers and apply to the eye area by gently dabbing. Start at the bottom and lightly pat along to the outer corner and around under the brow until all the product has been absorbed. It is important that you do not stretch the eye area by pulling or tugging. Also take care not to apply to close to the eye as this may cause some irritation.

SPF? Yay or Nay:  

This is a tough one! It so difficult for me to say "Nay" as I am a firm believer of SPF! But SPF can compromise the effectiveness of anti-wrinkle ingredients and makes the consistency of an eye cream too heavy  be absorbed, which again can lead to puffiness and irritation. Now I am not saying ditch the SPF altogether, just be sure that you incorporate into another other area of your beauty routine for example, in your foundation, concealer or face powder. Your skin must be protected at all times!

Thanks for reading!

What is your eye product preference, cream serum or gel?




Keisha xo