When I was younger and even more foolish, I used to think eye creams were a myth: something sold to women unhappy about their crow's feet and sagging lids so as to capitalize on their anxieties about aging (kind of like that Pearl Cream they used to push during infomercials back in the '80s). But then I got to college and started doing the dreaded all-nighters and watching as dark circles formed around my eyes —and, if you don't handle that, you can end up looking like that scary little girl in The Ring. Now that I get even less sleep, there are even more problems to worry about: discoloration around the eye, puffiness, loose skin and on and on... And if that whole "eyes are windows into the soul" stuff is true, then we need to keep those panes of glass (and the surrounding areas) neatly Windexed.
Which is why I'm currently obsessed with Nude skincare's Advanced Eye Complex, an all-in-one treatment that attacks lines and wrinkles while also reducing puffiness and dark circles. The Advanced Eye Complex includes milk peptides that increase elasticity and stimulate collagen production, while argan extract and CoQ10 (an antioxidant) protect the skin from environmental damage. Meanwhile, organic mountain ash and a powerful combination of amino and palmitic acids increase blood circulation and reduce any swollenness or discoloration.
Need an added incentive: Nude products are carbon neutral, and the eye gel's sleeve packaging is entirely biodegradable.
$108; Available at Barneys New York or at http://www.nudeskincare.com
