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Superdrug Optimum Cooling Eye Roll-on
Ok, it isn’t makeup, but since I haven’t been wearing much of that lately and this weekend’s nail colour is the already-blogged Barry M Bright Red I thought this product was worth a post. I don’t usually rave about a skincare product unless I’ve used it for months or years, but I’m making an exception for this one because basically I bought it yesterday morning, have used it maybe two or three times a day since then, and already the dark shadows under my eyes are receding. Since I haven’t been sleeping any better and my normal eye cream (Superdrug Natural High, the one with arnica in) doesn’t usually have such dramatic effects, I guess I should credit the new arrival.
The active ingredients are
- Caffiene (yeah another way for me to get a sneaky fix!) - meant to reduce puffiness and fine lines by promoting micro-circulation in the skin
- Menthol - cooling
- Hyaluronic acid (no I hadn’t heard of it before either) - moisturising
- Liquorice root extract and vitamin C - reducing dark circles
The product is applied with what is basically a ball-bearing performing a similar task to the roller in a bottle of deodorant. This rollerball action is supposed to be useful in itself for encouraging circulation in the skin around the eyes. Personally I found it a bit scary at first, but am getting used to it after some practice!
