The late night parties and frantic holiday planning could be eating into your precious sleep time, and leaving you with tired eyes the next day. We are going to show you the 5 best products to have you looking awake in no time at all.
Corrector and Creamy Concealer By Bobbi Brown
The great make-up artist, Bobbi Brown, believes the secret to hiding dark circles lies in a two-step approach. The newly redeveloped Creamy Concealer Corrector and Creamy Concealer cover dark circles using both a pink and a yellow base.
Expert Insight: Bobbi explains why the changes are positive.
“This new formula gives you quick, perfect coverage. It’s rich and creamy without being thick – so it goes on easily and blends smoothly with minimal effort.”
RRP $46 each from Bobbi Brown counters and online
Positively Radiant Eye Illuminator Serum by Aveeno
Using light diffusing technology, this serum leaves dark circles looking luminous and naturally radiant. The serum contains a unique Total Soy Complex with Vitamin B3 and is packaged in an easy-to-use squeeze tube with brush applicator.
RRP $19.99 from Priceline and pharmacies.
Shadow Insurance by Too Faced
Conceal dark eyelids and keep your eyeshadow in place longer with this tinted anti-crease eye primer. It evens skin tone by itself, but it also intensifies eyeshadow colours so you can hide under a bright, flattering hue.
Expert Tip: Kalina Fernandez, Director of Global Artistry for Too Faced, tells us another great use for this product.
“You can definitely apply this into the eyebrow. If you pencil in your brow or colour in your brow with powder, it will lock-in your shadow all day long.”
RRP $34.95 from Kit Cosmetics in Myer and online
Touche Éclat By Yves Saint Laurent
Considered by thousands of fans to be a ‘magic pen’, the highlighter combines concealer with illuminator to banish dark and fatigued skin. Adding instant light and glow to the skin, it never cakes or settles in wrinkles.
RRP $55 from leading department stores
Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller by Olay
An innovative pen-shaped applicator features 3 micro-rollers to precisely and effectively treat eye puffiness. The highly concentrated anti-aging treatment is delivered through the gentle massage motion. Not only does it feel amazing on tired eyes, but it also provides dramatic results in just 30 seconds.
Expert Advice: Olay scientist David Khoo gives us the science behind the product.
“New Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller contains caffeine to give you an instant eye lift and is also packed with amino-peptides to target deep wrinkles around the eye area. Immediately after use, puffiness is reduced and the skin’s surface appearance is regenerated.”
RRP $49.95 from leading supermarkets, variety stores and pharmacies.
