Bright Eyes: Thanks to Two Miracle Products! »
By leily on Mar 24, 2008 in Beauty | 0 Comments
I have unfortunately been “blessed” with dark under-eye circles. When I wake up in the morning, I look as though I’ve been out partying for six nights straight with a consecutive amount of three hours of sleep — and that’s when I’ve slept for eight hours a night! It only gets worse throughout the day … by the time I head to bed around 11 or 12, I seriously have such dark circles that it looks like I got punched in the face and have not one, but two black eyes. I only wish I were exaggerating. But thanks to the two miracle-workers below, my eyes have almost returned to normal! (And hey, the rest is what concealer is for.) Check out the two eye creams this beauty chick just simply cannot live without.
Kiehl’s Abyssine Eye Cream+
Want to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, all while defending your skin from free radical damage? Kiehl’s Abyssine Eye Cream+ is the way to go. When I first opened up the jar, I have to admit I was skeptical. Could this cream really deter the look of aging while soothing my skin and making me look less tired? But the luxe, light-as-air white cream really felt amazing going on — it’s cool to the touch, and just feels so rich as it’s spread on the skin. There’s a light, almost buttery scent that just sinks right into the skin along with the formula, which absorbs within 10 seconds and leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth and not at all greasy. The main ingredients — apricot kernel oil (has a high Vitamin E content to moisten and soften the skin while retaining its suppleness), corallina extract (a mineral-rich red alga that thickens and reinforces the skin’s moisture barrier) and of course abyssine 657 (to soothe and protect skin) really just make skin feel incredible. Within two weeks, lines and darkness under my eyes had all but disappeared, leaving me looking healthier, more rested, and definitely happier! Kiehl’s Abyssine Eye Cream+ retails for $32 on Kiehl’s website .
La Mer The Eye Concentrate
Unless you live under a rock, chances are you’ve heard of La Mer. The cult favorite (it’s rumored that Jennifer Lopez uses best-seller Creme de la Mer not just on her face but all over her body) has been churning out some of the most sought-after products in skincare for decades. But their most recent addition to the family is this beauty chick’s absolute favorite. The Eye Concentrate is formulated with not one, not two, but three forms of La Mer’s patented Miracle Broth — the original, a concentrated form and a new, encapsulated form to optimize continuous release to the skin. Designed to reduce the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, lines and wrinkles, the miniature tub (it’s a mere .5 oz.) packs quite a punch with the light cucumbery scent that wafts out as you unscrew the cap. As I dabbed it on under my eyes, it felt cool to the touch and left a slight sheen over the skin. In addition to the Miracle Broth, this cream contains hematite — a naturally magnetic mineral that’s known for its energies. The tub even comes with a specially engineered silver-tipped applicator that’s just oh-so-chic. Within days of usage, my dark circles had basically disappeared, unbelievably staying far away even late into the evening hours! This can be yours for the not-so-bargain price of $160 on Saks.com . Yes, it’s expensive — but trust me, it’s quite the worthy indulgence.
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Rachel McAdams looking spiffy as a brunette for a new role. Loved her in Mean Girls.
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Cate Blanchett can transform herself in whatever role she takes on, even here looking like Suri Cruise. She’s amazing. Cate, not Suri.
Rumer Willis is such a combination of her mom and dad. She’s a CD list celeb for being the offspring of famous parents. Shouldn’t your celebrity status be about your accomplishments?
Reese Witherspoon takes a page of George Clooney’s book and buys her kids a couple of piglets. I would love to have a little squeaky pink pig as a pet. Do you keep them inside or out? Can you potty train pigs?
I think Pamela Anderson looks 100% better without all her makeup on.
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Keri Russell is so beautiful and always looks fabulous.
My favorite supermodel of all time, Kate Moss. I tried to get my hair like hers but because mine is more frizzy, or fuzzy as my son says, I can’t pull off her casual windblown coif. 
Kate Hudson’s son, yes he needs a haircut. But look at her tunic, its perfect! I want one just like it. I love the style, the color…although I would pair mine with some jeans.
Jodie Foster has the right idea. I am retiring the bikini bottoms forever. Why do men get to wear the shorts while women have to squeeze into what is essentially underpants for the beach? No more for me. Board shorts all the way.
Javier and Penelope. He is one hundred percent manly man, isn’t he? She is very cute but her accent haunts me. For weeks after seeing that stink bomb, Vanilla Sky, I went around whispering “Open your eyes.” in her accent.
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While I have enough sharply fitted blazers that stops flatteringly at the waist, I don’t have any more loosely shaped blazers that stops at the lower waist. And thus I cannot achieve the totally casual chic look shown above by the Stella McCartney blazer (left) and the Paul & Joe blazer (right) with the sleeves scrunched up. Loosely fitted yet tailored they are the perfect compliment to the more loosely fitted styles that is the trend of late. 
This blazer also works for a more casual office chic look as seen above from the Zara catalog. They even have a sleeveless version for the summer! Sigh…. I think I’ve