These new eye creams are made to reduce puffiness and brighten the delicate eye area.
Mara Hoffman New York Spring 15
Aveda Botanical Kinetics Energizing Eye Creme
$79, from Aveda counters
A blend of licorice root to reduce the appearance of dark circles, caffeine to energise the skin and soothe puffiness, as well as certified cupuacu fruit butter from Brazil to moisturise. The eye cream is scent-free.
Beauty salon Vox Studio at 111A Killiney Road, is now offering the Botanical Kinetics Eye Therapy treatment ($98 for 60 minutes; or $58 as an add-on service to the Elemental Nature Facial).
Benefit Puff Off Eye Gel
$45, from Benefit counters
Made specifically to refresh the undereye area, the gel promises to reduce puffiness and smoothen the appearance of wrinkles. To be worn in the morning, it is lightweight enough to be applied over make-up.
La Mer Illuminating Eye Gel,
$220, from La Mer counters
Contains the brand's signature regenerating Miracle Broth to hydrate and soothe; mineralised algae to smooth and refine skin texture; and an illuminating pearl ferment to brighten the skin.
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