Are you one of those who uses facial moisturizer around the eyes? Well, yeah, my friend, that could be why you wake up more often than you'd like with eyes so swollen they look like golf balls . We tell you why it is not a good idea to keep doing this and what kind of cosmetics to use instead to wake up with a fresh look every morning.
Are you one of those who uses facial moisturizer around the eyes? Well, yeah, my friend, that could be why you wake up more often than you'd like with eyes so swollen they look like golf balls . We tell you why it is not a good idea to keep doing this and what kind of cosmetics to use instead to wake up with a fresh look every morning.
Do you have puffy eyes?
Do you have puffy eyes?
Many times we think that it is due to lack of rest or because we have slept in a strange position. However, waking up with puffy eyes - something very normal, especially in hot weather - may be because you are not following your beauty routine well.
Don't use your usual cream
Don't use your usual cream
If you are used to using your usual moisturizer around the eyes, stop. That's just what may be causing you to wake up with puffy eyes. Keep using your usual cream for the rest of your face and, if you have a tendency for your eyes to swell, buy a specific product for that delicate area.
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye Contour, € 31
Why is it not a good idea?
Why is it not a good idea?
There are several reasons why it is not a good idea to extend the use of moisturizer to the contour and the first is that the skin is not the same, even if it is so close. The skin around the eyes is much finer and more delicate than that of the rest of the face and, therefore, does not need the same care.
The Ritual of Namasté de Rituals concentrated eye contour, € 27.90
They do not require the same care
They do not require the same care
In fact, if you use an acne cream, you will have seen that there are no pimples around your eyes, so what is the point of applying it there? Regarding wrinkles, yes, it is true that they are found in that area the same as in others, BUT the hydration needs of both areas are not the same and you may be achieving the opposite effect to what you are looking for.
Biotherm Blue Therapy Eye Contour, € 36.40 (was € 52)
And does that make your eyes swell?
And does that make your eyes swell?
Well yes, because the eye area is also much more reactive than other parts and you look at the leaflets of many creams that clearly says: "avoid the eye contour". That's because it can cause allergies or sensitivity. Although we are careful when applying it, the product can end up inside the eyes by blinking. And what do we get out of it? Let our eyes react by swelling. Bad plan. If you have sensitive skin, use a contour adapted to it.
Bioderma Sensibio Eye Contour Cream Gel, € 21.65
The right contour for you
The right contour for you
Depending on your needs, you should choose one eye contour or another. There are them designed for several problems at the same time, like this one, which is anti-wrinkle and for bags and dark circles.
Eye Contour Revitalift Laser x 3 Day by L'Oréal Paris, € 20.85
What eye contours do we recommend?
- Kiehl's Midnight Recovery eye contour. It costs € 31 and has a very light texture. It is for use at night and promises to reduce bags, dark circles and fine lines.
- Biotherm Blue Therapy Eye contour. Take advantage of it because it is now discounted and has a very attractive price: € 36.40 instead of the 52 it usually costs. Not only does it blur the crow's feet, but it acts on the accumulated damage.
- Bioderma Sensibio Eye Contour Cream Gel. It is suitable even for the most sensitive eyes and has a very pleasant cream gel texture. It costs € 21.65.
- Eye Contour Revitalift Laser x 3 Day from L'Oréal Paris. Its price is more than reasonable, € 20.85, and it has a filling function in areas where volume has been lost.
- The Ritual of Namasté concentrated eye contour by Rituals. To combat the first signs of aging. It costs € 27.90.
