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Sunday, January 22, 2012

eye creams for every budget...


for any beauty maven, eye creams are essential. for the prevention and/or treatment of dark circles, discoloration, fine lines and wrinkles, it's safe to say that these concentrated creams {and gels} play a major part in the skincare routine.

when it comes to which are best for you, more often than not, it's not just a matter of which product is best and actually will work, but also what is most affordable for your budget.

thankfully, there are many fabulous options on the market that are effective and won't send you into debt. i've used the following eye creams {on their own, separately, over the last several months} and they are all effective and have varying price points...

Caudalie Premier Cru the eye cream is the priciest {just under the hundred dollar mark}, but lives up to its promise of delivering a healthy, youthful look to the eye area. tetrapeptides and grape seed polyphenols {antioxidants!} are to thank for the results this rich, iridescent cream gives. highly concentrated, this gem gave my skin a more hydrated feel as well as a supple and radiant look.

Philosophy Eye Hope is in the mid-price range and my favorite for reducing puffiness and keeping fine lines at bay. this popular eye cream is heavy with antioxidants and hydrating ingredients, but is completely lightweight and fast-absorbing.

the Yes To brand offers eye products that are affordable and can be found in your local mass retailer {CVS, Target}. Yes To Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel {not pictured} does exactly that, thanks to ingredients like chamomile and cucumber, while Yes To Blueberries Eye Firming Treatment gives eyes a radiance boost and aids in keeping the delicate area of the eye firm. both are rich in antioxidants and didn't irritate my eyes at all.


tell me: do you spend more on your eye cream because it's what works best for you and is worth the splurge, or do you only use what you can afford??



caudalie and yes to brands sent to me for review consideration; pic taken by me :)

Friday, February 13, 2009

my favorite drugstore beauty buys

friday already? where does the time go? can you believe tomorrow is valentine's day? wow...

today i went to each of my kids classrooms for a valentine's day party and had fun meeting my kids' friends, making crafts and nibbling on some yummy treats. i admit, i'm not one of those mom who participates in everything that happens at school (i do homeschool them twice a week, so give me some credit, lol), so they were thrilled to have me there.

onto some beauty new, this week's beauty buys are products i absolutely love and if you have ever tried them, most likely you do too!




Yes To Carrots Lip Butters soothe and soften giving my lips a healthy dose of moisture without a waxy feel. my daughter also appreciates these since her lips are chronically dry. thanks to the natural ingredients of olive and coconut oils, we don't have to reapply as often as with other lips treatments, and the "flavors" are believably yummy. citrus and berry are our faves although the rest are fabulous, too.




Infusium 23 Leave-In Treatment is one product i can honestly say i've used since i was a kid. my mom would used it, and her hair was always so soft and shiny, not to mention super-long (i'm talking to her lower back without any split ends), and i wanted my hair to be just like hers. she didn't even flinch when i asked her to use it, and i tell you, my hair always felt great! now as an adult, the packaging has changed, but the formula still leaves my hair looking and feeling strong and beautiful.



L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black gives me full, lush lashes without the icky flaking or smudging. i absolutely love how soft my lashes feel after it dries, and it removes very easily at the end of the day. if you want volumized, look-at-me lashes, definitely pick this one up. :)

have a great weekend!

xo