Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion

I don't quite know how it's happened, but I turn 30 this year (gulp)... sadly, almost 30 years on this earth has left me noticing fine lines & bags under my eyes, and it's getting worse. Everyone I know that has tried the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair range has raved about it, so I thought I'd give the Eye Serum Infusion a go at tackling my problem.


It comes in a 15ml tube with a pump applicator - one squirt gives you enough product for both eyes - it really is a tiny amount but a little goes a long way - one bottle will definitely last me a while.



The first thing I notice about the Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum is how hydrating it is. I like to do a little experiment with myself when I apply it in the mornings - I push my cheek upwards to look at my wrinkles, then apply the serum and do the same again - the difference is amazing. It contains Hyaluronic acid which locks in moisture and I definitely see the results of that most prominently. 


It also contains technology to reduce the signs of damage due to pollution, as well as Exclusive Chronolux Technology which helps your skins natural renewal process to improve the look of the skin around the eye. Anti-oxidants which neutralise the free radicals found in the environment before they can cause future damage are also included - so a product which both repairs and protects.

The serum itself is applied morning and night, alone or under eye cream. I've been using it for 3 weeks without an eye cream but already noticing results - as well as my eye area feeling much more hydrated, my puffy bags have reduced, and the fine lines and darker areas are less noticeable.


It is very comfortable to wear - it's lightweight, seems to sink in to the skin immediately and leaves the skin under my eyes feeling soft. I don't like using heavy products around my eye as I am aware of how delicate and thin the skin is - this serum seems to have the perfect consistency for me, which is almost water-like.

I will continue to use it and can't wait for it to keep improving my eye area - 20 year old skin, here I come!

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum Infusion costs £45 for 15ml from Selfridges.


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L'Occitane Precious Eye Balm

If you're a follower of my blog you may know that I'm really bad when it comes to caring for my eyes. I am meant to wear glasses which I often forget to do, which has resulted in years of squinting to see the computer, books and tv; and therefore has left me with wrinkles under my eyes.

I was thrilled when L'Occitane's Precious Eye Balm landed on my doorstep. It comes in a glass blue jar with a silver lid - looking very luxurious on the bathroom shelf! Inside is 15ml of the balm - which contains immortelle essential oil and cell extracts which apparently work together to help smooth wrinkes and give you firmer, younger looking skin. A mighty big claim if you ask me!


The instructions on the jar say to use every morning and or evening... I have been using it every morning and evening since I have had it, by smoothing it on under the eye area. There was about 6 weeks worth of product in there doing it that way - so you could easily make it last for a few months if you used it once a day.

The balm itself feels like a very light moisturiser but definitely has a balmy feel to it. It sinks into the eye area quickly - you don't have to leave a big gap between application and putting on your make up which is always a bonus.

While I was using it, I have to say I didn't really notice much of a difference - but as I used my last bit of it last night, I took a photo this morning then dug one out from September... using the eye balm for around 6 weeks. Here are the before and afters...


I was amazed at the difference! I can assure you these photos have not been altered in any way. There is such a visible difference that I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone looking for a wrinkle reducing product. I am now really interested in seeing what the rest of the Immortelle range does - perhaps I could look 18 again?!

Have you tried any of the range and can give me any recommendations?

Seeing as we're on the subject of L'Occitane... I found this video and thought you guys might be interested. I'd always wondered (and always got it wrong!)



Admit it, who else has been getting it wrong!?
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