Dermalogica Skincare Blog

Waking up every morning, only to be greeted with dark under-eye circles is definitely not the best way to get the day off to a good start. However, it’s a common problem that most of us will have to deal with at some point in our lives. If you do become victim to the dreaded dark circles though, there’s no need to worry as they are easy to treat and easy to disguise!

Perhaps the most common cause of dark circles is lack of sleep, although they can also be heredity. If they are heredity, the appearance of the dark circles may only start to become noticeable as you get older and your skin starts to change as it ages.

However, if you’ve been burning the candle at both ends and getting much less than the recommended 8 hours sleep, making the effort to have a few quiet, early nights in should help to combat the problem.

Whatever the cause, it’s fairly easy to disguise the circles with a carefully applied product. Dermalogica Total Eye Care is a favourite with people of all ages, as not only is it a complete package for the area around the eyes, its tinted formula helps to reduce the appearance of dark circles.

For darker circles, an extra dab of concealer should help to create the look of bright and awake eyes- so there’s no longer any excuse to arrive at the office looking like you’ve done 10 rounds with Frank Bruno!

Many of us have experienced under eye puffiness at some point in our lives, and whilst it is generally harmless, it can be extremely annoying.

Causes of under eye puffiness include lack of sleep, too much alcohol, fluid retention and diet. If you can pinpoint the cause of puffiness to one of these factors, you’ll be pleased to know that they are all easily treatable.

Whilst getting a few extra hours sleep, cutting down on the alcohol and taking a look at your diet will all eventually have an effect, it may take a little time for the appearance of puffiness to improve.

However, there are some great short term measures that you can take in the meantime. Applying a cold compress to the area- such as an eye pack- is a great way of reducing their appearance.

Drinking plenty of water will also help to quickly eliminate any excess water retention, which should have an impact on the appearance. These measures are particularly effective in the morning, which is when puffiness is generally more prominent.

For an external solution, Dermalogica Total Eye Care is the complete package for perking up the eye area. Not only does it help to reduce the appearance of puffiness, it also protects and repairs this highly delicate area- making it a fantastic addition to your daily skincare regime.

Most women love wearing eye makeup, as it can really transform your look and help to really bring out the eyes. Whether it’s a touch of sheer shimmer for the office, or dramatic dark smoky eyes for an evening out, the eye makeup that you choose can also really help to enhance an outfit.

Although you may have mastered the art of applying your makeup, it’s sometimes difficult to make it stay in place- especially if you are in a particularly humid environment.

When using eyeshadow, many women also complain of the ‘creased’ looked that can develop after only a short amount of wear. However, you’ll be pleased to know that there are some very simple ways of ensuring that your eye makeup stays in place for longer and stays looking stunning.

We all know the importance of keeping the skin hydrated and moisturised- and this is particularly important for the eye area. As it is so delicate, without proper hydration, the skin around the eyes will start to look and feel dry very quickly, and those dreaded fine lines may start to appear with a vengeance!

Apply a product such as Dermalogica Total Eye Care before putting on your makeup. This fantastic formula helps to moisturise and smooth skin- which will help to stop eye makeup from creasing and looking dry.

When taking your makeup off, make sure that you don’t scrub the area, and use a gentle but effective product such as Dermalogica Soothing Eye Makeup Remover.

Give your peepers a little pick me up and flutter those eyelashes with confidence!

Dermalogica Total Eye Care is a technically-advanced eye treatment cream designed to help protect and repair the delicate eye area. Gentle alpha hydroxy acids smooth while firming plant extracts re-texturise the skin, helping to reduce the appearance of puffiness and fine lines. Optical light diffusers help diminish dark circles, instantly restoring translucency and freshness to the skin. A chemical-free sunscreen helps to shield against further damage.

Dermalogica Total Eye is suitable for all skin conditions and is part of the Dermalogica Eye Treatments range.

RRP: £33.20
Our Usual Price: £26.45
Our Offer Price: £24.00
Offer Start Date: 27/01/2010
Offer End Date: 02/02/2010

Dermalogica Intensive Eye Repair is an ultra-rich cream designed to help diminish dry lines and repair skin damage around the delicate eye area. Skin-replenishing phytonutrients and eye-soothing botanicals of Cucumber, Butcherbroom and Arnica help maintain the skin’s optimum health and restore suppleness. Wild Yam Extract and healing Pro-Vitamin B5 help repair prematurely ageing skin, while antioxidant Vitamins A, C and E plus Grape Seed Extract protect the skin from harmful free radicals. 

Dermalogica Intensive Eye Repair is suitable for drier/prematurely-ageing skin conditions and is part of the Dermalogica Eye Treatments range.

RRP: £32.80
Our Usual Price: £26.45
Our Offer Price: £24.00
Offer Start Date: 20/01/2010
Offer End Date: 26/01/2010