over the past few months i had noticed my undereye area becoming dryer. my usual eye cream, clinique all about eyes, just wasn't cutting it. it came to the point that i could barely apply concealer without it looking cakey and plain horrible. i did a little research online and came to the conclusion that the bobbi brown 'extra' eye repair cream might be up to the job.
bobbi brown extra eye repair cream £35 (.5oz / 15ml)
the price tag is hefty, there is no doubt about that. i'd never recommend somebody pay this for an eye cream unless they truly have a problem eye area that is getting them down. for me, it came to the point where i couldn't apply concealer and for someone who has hereditary dark circles this really affected the look of my face.
the tub is large. i've been using the cream for around 2 weeks morning and night and it still looks like a new, unused tub. a little really does go a long way. i can see this lasting maybe even 12 months which makes the price a little easier to swallow.
and the result?
absolutely amazing. really. it's a thick cream but when you warm it in your fingers first before applying (as per the instructions) it melts into the skin quickly and easily. it leaves a slightly dewy finish which makes application of concealer a breeze. i loved this cream the first day i applied it but the results have improved further over time. it resolves dryness immediately and i noticed less puffiness after a few days. bobbi claims that it targets dark circles but i can't say i've noticed an improvement in that respect. perhaps there will be with continued use? i don't have much in the way of fine lines but i'm sure this would be a godsend for those who do. it creates the perfect base for foundation and concealer.
a lot of eye creams irritate my eyes or at least make them water a little. this cream is very different, as somehow it does not 'travel' - it stays exactly where you apply it and has never entered my eye. no irritation, no tears, no bloodshot eyes. a miracle!
don't forget (if you buy this) the key to application is to warm the cream by rubbing between your fingers. very easy but very important!
♥ rating = 10/10 (i will buy again & wouldn't consider another eye cream)
what's your favourite eye cream? have you ever had a problem eye area? could you ever imagine paying £35 for an eye cream?
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and the result?
absolutely amazing. really. it's a thick cream but when you warm it in your fingers first before applying (as per the instructions) it melts into the skin quickly and easily. it leaves a slightly dewy finish which makes application of concealer a breeze. i loved this cream the first day i applied it but the results have improved further over time. it resolves dryness immediately and i noticed less puffiness after a few days. bobbi claims that it targets dark circles but i can't say i've noticed an improvement in that respect. perhaps there will be with continued use? i don't have much in the way of fine lines but i'm sure this would be a godsend for those who do. it creates the perfect base for foundation and concealer.
a lot of eye creams irritate my eyes or at least make them water a little. this cream is very different, as somehow it does not 'travel' - it stays exactly where you apply it and has never entered my eye. no irritation, no tears, no bloodshot eyes. a miracle!
don't forget (if you buy this) the key to application is to warm the cream by rubbing between your fingers. very easy but very important!
♥ rating = 10/10 (i will buy again & wouldn't consider another eye cream)
what's your favourite eye cream? have you ever had a problem eye area? could you ever imagine paying £35 for an eye cream?
♥
This sounds like such a good product! I'm currently using a Lancome Eye Contour Gel which is amazing, with a similar price tag (: I've never tried any Bobbi Brown products though, so would be quite hesitant to splurge £35!
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I think I mentioned it on my blog, but I developed blepharitis last winter around my eyes. It was hideous, couldn't wear make up, my eyes swelled up and the skin cracked all across my eyelids and underneath. Not nice. I had to wash my eyes twice daily with baby shampoo and then I think I was given a steroid cream to help it. I gave up with the steroid cream as soon as I found Aveeno. It's been a God send. This Bobbi Brown stuff sounds awesome though, I'm going to buy some Bobbi Brown corrector soon so I may check this out as well. But if you're having trouble with sore eyes maybe give the baby shampoo a go. It's not painful like it sounds and really helped me.
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ah,dark circles,the bane of my life.this looks like a great product!:)xxx
ReplyDeleteI don't have a problem with my eyes but this review is really well written ! And I'm glad you found a good cream.:)
ReplyDeleteit's been the winter period so we've been having the central heating turned on almost on a 24/7 basis, so it's been really damaging on the skin! this seems like a really good product! thanks for sharing, it really is helpful for people like me who totally have NO idea about make-up etc. it's unbelievable aint it? a 25 year old of today knowing nothing abt such stuff!? *guilty* maybe you can intro me some options for a concealer? that'd help alot... cos my eyes' dark circles are REALLY starting to get on my nerves
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ReplyDeleteI'm using origins eye cream at the moment, I love its light almost gel like texture. I have problems with dark circles as my skin is quite transparent around the eyes - would be interested to hear which concealer you recommend x
ReplyDelete@Michelle - never heard of the lancome gel before. sounds amazing!
ReplyDelete@Tabitha - ouch. blepharitis is not cool. i have the BB corrector concealer kit. review coming shortly :)
@lulia - thank you very much x
@laura - i hear origins is excellent. i have several concealers up for review shortly.