ORIGINS GINZING REFRESHING EYE CREAM TO BRIGHTEN AND DEPUFF #TBT REVIEW

Following its recent launch in South Africa I thought my original post on

this product, which dates back to November 2019,

 would be a good option for todays #TBT REVIEW.

*I do believe that this product has had a slight name change/reformulation

since I wrote my original review*

Enjoy!

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This product was rather a random purchase when I was overseas recently 

and was not on my UK Beauty Shopping List.

Part of the vast Estée Lauder Companies stable, Origins was founded in 1990 by

Leonard Lauder, son of Estée Lauder.

Unfortunately Origins isn't available in South Africa, but I have heard that 2020 could see

its entry into SA, so lets wait and see.

* Possibly delayed due to COVID it finally launched in SA - MID YEAR 2022 *

ORIGINS 

is a Clean brand and their mission is to create safe, high-performance products 

that deliver visible results powered by nature and proven by science.

 Being a brand that I haven't tried before I was simply drawn to this product by its name

 plus I'm a sucker for eye products.

It told me exactly what the product would do and after a couple of long haul

 flights it spoke volumes to my tired eyes.

I've since found out this this product is one of ORIGINS Best Sellers.

GINZING 

Refreshing Eye Cream

 to Brighten and Depuff

A refreshing eye cream that's formulated to brighten the eye area by diminishing the 

appearance of dark circles and puffiness.

 This morning-after eye cream claims to help reduces dark circles, unsightly bags, 

and puffiness. 

It's formulated with coffee beans, panax ginseng, magnolia extract, and natural optic

 brighteners to rapidly wake up, refresh, and restore radiance to tired eyes.

After several weeks of using I do really enjoy this peachy tinged product, but I can't say 

that it delivers on all of the claims above, not yet at least.

Whilst its lightweight creamy formula felt comfortable around my eye area, but I 

wouldn't recommend it for very dry skin, as I didn't find it to be overly moisturising.

 I can't say that I've seen any noticeable improvement where reducing dark circles or 

puffiness is concerned. 

However it does feel refreshing when your eyes feel tired or after a late night 

or a long haul flight and for that reason it's a keeper,

but I'm not sure I would re-purchase, maybe time will tell and this could be one for my

 Friday Follow-Up post in the future.

ORIGINS

GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream

 to Brighten and Depuff

15ml

R

N/A in SA

545

£

23

28

$

32

37

Please let me know in the comments below if you have used this product 

and what your thoughts are.

STRIVECTIN ANTI-WRINKLE INTENSIVE EYE CONCENTRATE PLUS {REVIEW}

I have a backstory to getting my hands on this 

StriVectin

Anti-Wrinkle

Intensive Eye Concentrate Plus

It was one of the reasons I bought the Harpers Bazaar Beauty Edit Box

back in 2019, YES! the one that stayed with my London "Kiddiewink" and

cosmetic mule till December 2021...thanks COVID.

Still within its expiry I included this in my routine at the beginning of 

December 2021.

I am a true believer in the use of eye products from your early 20's, as

that's what I have practised and I wouldn't have done it any other way.

What began with a morning application of the Clarins Eye Gel, 

way back in the early 80's then I progressed to using an eye treatment

both AM & PM and with age the products became more active, yet one

thing has remained constant and that's the daily application and in 

that regard  I have never faltered and today the skin around my eye,

 I think, is in a good condition for my age.

Yes I have lines and wrinkles, but thankfully they're fairly fine and no

deep wrinkles to speak of, so for me, eye treatment products are a

necessity and are a "non negotiable" step in my skincare regime. 

I have included the StriVectin intro video that explains perfectly the ethos

of this US brand.

I've also reviewed several StriVectin products, so if you would like to read 

those reviews, I have included the Pink Link at the bottom of this page.

Back to the eye cream review 

StriVectin claim:

Results Without the Wait Intensively reduces the appearance of crow's feet, 

under-eye lines, and "eleven" frown lines between the brows

Diminishes the appearance of dark circles

Helps alleviate puffiness

Neutralises the visible effects of blue light.

Strivectin's Cult Favourite #1 wrinkle-smoothing eye cream, has been 

clinically proven to reduce the look of all types of lines around the eyes,

 starting in just five days*. 

Expertly formulated to deliver results all around the eyes, even on those

 stubborn eleven lines between brows, reducing the look of crow’s feet, 

under-eye lines, puffiness and dark circles. 

Ingredients include:

Horse Chestnut Flower Extract 

Helps target collagen to reduce the appearance of all types of wrinkles in 

the eye area.

Arctic Marine Ferment

Sourced from deep in the Arctic Ocean to help restore hydration, 

smooth the appearace of wrinkles, and protect skin from the visible 

effects of blue light.

Micro-Algae Extract

Antioxidant-rich micro-algae that thrives in harsh environmental conditions

 helps reduce the appearance of puffiness

Did this Eye Cream work?

My answer is a simple word and it's a YES

I've loved using this eye cream 

It's fast-absorbing, lightweight, and layerable plus fragrance-free.

It's been a perfect twice daily eye cream and whilst results from

eye creams can take some time to be noticeable, if at all, I personally

experienced an improvement over the last seven and half months of use,

especially in the smoothness and firmness of the skin under the eye

 and an improvement in the depth of the 2 lines between my brows.

Now it didn't happen within 5 Days as they claim, but perhaps if

the eye area had been very neglected, I can only imagine how quick

you could see an improvement.

It provided me with enough moisturisation and hydration and I loved

 the needle point nozzle that really allows for complete control 

 of the amount you dispense, making this eye cream very cost effective, 

I haven't even finished my

30ml tube yet.

What more can I say...

StriVectin have delivered again.

STRIVECTIN  

ANTI-WRINKLE 

INTENSIVE EYE CONCENTRATE PLUS

30ml

 

R

1650

$

69

£

58

StriVectin is available in South Africa

Metro Cosmetics

I have reviewed several StriVectin products, so if you would like to read 

those then click Here

CLARINS TOTAL EYE LIFT {REVIEW}

 I've always been an advocate for the use of Eye Creams, having used myself

since my very early 20's and my eye area is in pretty good condition 

considering my age.

Some months back, in a Modern Beauty Box, I received a full size of the 

Clarins Total Eye Lift

This award winning product was specifically created to enhance the entire 

eye area from temple to temple. 

I personally have been using my eye creams from temple to temple for

many, many years, so for me this is nothing new, but if you have been

only using under the eye area, then I highly recommend that you apply 

your eye creams up the sides of the eye area to the temples and across

the bridge of your and the area between your eyebrows.

 

CLARINS claim that this award-winning, naturally powerful, all-in-one, 

anti-aging eye cream targets wrinkles, crow's feet, dark circles, 

and puffiness for a visible eye lift in 60 seconds flat!

Total Eye Lift is infused with four potent plant extracts

 two of which help to promote this instant “lift” effect.

Horse Chestnut

Its aescin helps to brighten shadowy areas.

Albizia

This extract promotes skin firmness and radiance.

Harungana

This organic extract helps to tighten skin

Guarana

This organic extract helps to reduce the appearance of bags

  

Suitable for all ages, sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

To apply,

 dab gently onto the eye contour and eyelids, and smooth gently between

 the eyebrows and on the temples.

AM & PM.

Having heard some wonderful reviews about this "all in one" & "do it all"

eye cream I was expecting great results, but sadly I can't say I

experienced any "greatness", my findings were simply

 "its a good all round eye cream" albeit a rather pricey one

and I have reviewed so many better eye creams at lower price points.

I found this eye cream, due to it being a fine emulsion, smoothing and

easy to apply. It offered enough moisture and comfort to the skin,

that was once I managed to dispense the cream onto my finger. 

Total Eye Life is packaged in recyclable, airless glass container and

some days it worked and other days it would only work after much pumping

and to be honest I found it quite irritating for a R1000+ eye cream and 

for this irritating issue alone, I doubt I would re-purchase.

For all Clarins lovers their SA website will be having a 

Black Friday Less 35%.

CLARINS

TOTAL EYE LIFT

15ml

R

1,120

$

89

£

58

ESTĒE LAUDER ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR EYE CONCENTRATE MATRIX {#TBT REVIEW}

Todays #TBT post dates back to February 2018 and gives you all the

info on the

 Estēe Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix

and it's still a product I highly recommend.

Many believe that an eye cream isn't so important and I beg to differ, as its

one of my most longest used products and I personally would never

advise the exclusion of an eye treatment in your daily beauty routine.

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 I generally only post a review once I've finished a product, 

but I'm breaking my own rule on this one and posting 

this review after four and half months of twice daily use.

I seem to have been using the 

Estēe Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix

 for what seems like an eternity and it's still going strong.

Having recommended previously that you buy skincare according to your budget,

there is one product that I advise stretching the budget for

and that's this anti-ageing eye treatment.

I personally have always focused on the maintenance of my eye area, 

as it really does give away your age and I just want to keep those 

signs of ageing at bay or minimised for as long as possible.

It's a "maze" out there, when it comes to Anti-Ageing

eye products, as we are spoilt for choice.

 For as long as I can remember though I've always used products for 

my eye area twice a day 

  and that's pretty much how I have been able to keep any deep lines

and wrinkles to a minimum and these are not to be confused with your 

natural expression lines around the hard working eye area.

The use of eye creams are on going, so get rid of the notion that a product

will "fix it all" in one jar, as that just doesn't happen. 

The sooner you start to incorporate an eye treatment into your daily regime

the better, but if you fall into that category of not having used, 

then don't despair.

If you're a mature woman or man (yes, men need to use eye products also 

and they don't have to be male specific)

it's not too late, however understand that damage has been done,

but in order to slow down the further appearance and soften those

existing lines and wrinkles I recommend that you initially splurge and bring 

in the "Big Guns" of the eye treatment world.

The hugely popular and iconic

 Estēe Lauder Advanced Night Repair Collection 

of products target and reduce the look of all the signs of ageing

for the face and eyes.

They have several targeted eye products in their

arsenal and their Eye Concentrate Matrix is one that I can highly 

recommend if you are wanting to seriously inject some "oomph"

into your eye care routine.

The Estēe Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix

is one of those "Big Guns" to be used both night and day.

This serum will repair, fortify and hydrate the skin around the

delicate eye area, so it pretty much deals with the main areas

of concern for most of us.

Their ultra-nourishing, skin strengthening formula has an innovative 360° 

Matrix Technology that provides a cushion of plumping support 

to give eyes a fresh, “wide-open” look and I won't object to

that, as with age sadly our eye area, especially the eyelids become

 more droopy and gives the eye a more closed, tired appearance.

The addition of every skins friend - Hyaluronic Acid 2x Concentrated 

Infusion ensures that the skin remains hydrated for a full 24 hrs.

From the picture above you will see that this product comes with a

massaging applicator, but do yourself a favour and forget even trying to

attempt to massage the skin as EL suggest and just go straight to the

patting with the ring finger...

Using the massaging applicator, gently roll under each eye three times. 

Then massage in a 360° circle under the eye area and above the lid. 

Finish by patting with ring finger until absorbed.

The slightly opaque, cooling gel is easy to blend around the eye around and

feels comfortable and moisturising on the skin, without feeling heavy or

creating any puffiness, which some eye products can do.

It was a pleasure to use and offered a plumpness to the skin,

which in turn softens those lines, especially the deeper ones and gave
a more rested eye area.

Fragrance Free

Opthalmologically Tested

Dermatologist Tested

Estēe Lauder is available in SA from selected

 Edgars, Woolworths, Foschini and Truworths.

I highly advise that you read my other reviews on
 Estēe Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Products by clicking on the 

Pink Links below

Estee Lauder Avanced Night Repair Concentrated Eye Mask Review

Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronised Recovery Complex 11 Review

Estēe Lauder 

Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix

15ml

*Prices are correct as of 14/1/2021*

R

970

1,100

$

69

70

£

49

50

To order online

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES {REVIEW}

GLAMGLOW burst onto the South African beauty scene in mid 2017 with an

array of their now iconic MUD face masks.Born and bred in sunny California

GLAMGLOW is a skincare range that offers more than just face masks.

Having never tried any of their masks, I couldn't comment as

to whether the Gravity Mud defies gravity or even if the Thirsty Mud quenches a 

dehydrated skin and I doubt that I will ever find out, as I must confess

 their collection of face masks just doesn't appeal to me and quite honestly

 seem a little gimmicky.

However it's a different story for their GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES as my interest was 

piqued from their overseas September 2019 launch, so much so, 

it was added to my overseas shopping list for my trip to the UK/Dubai in September.

Unfortunately little did I know that this product would be so difficult to get my little

grubby (not really) beauty hands on.

Beauty Editors, Celebrities and Beauty Bloggers around the world had given 

"Glowing" reviews (excuse the pun) on this rose gold pot of eye goodness.

Everywhere I went in the UK was "Sold Out" and apparently 700 units sold on the

 first day of launch and 600 units on the second day in SEPHORA.

Alas I came back empty handed and my plan B was soon put into action as my

"London Kiddiewink" was due over in December and I managed to have one

delivered to him once they came back into stock.

Despite many beauty boffs now claiming that an eye cream is not necessary,

 I have always used a separate product for around the eye area since

 I was around 20 and I have absolutely

no regrets and to this day I still recommend that you use a specialised eye cream

 rather than be tempted to you use your face creams over the eye area.

I do however understand that face cream formulas have changed over the years 

and now some can be used safely around the eye, but for treating the delicate eye area,

 eye creams/gels/serums are still a twice daily must for me.

BRIGHTEYES is an illuminating eye cream formulated with a wonderful cocktail of
effective peptides, caffeine and an intense infusion of hyaluronic acid 
to instantly brighten dark circles and reduce visible signs of fatigue around the eyes 
for a super well-rested, glowing look. 

ILLUMINATING SPHERES : Instantly brighten dark circles around eyes.

CAFFEINE : Energizes and revitalizes dull, tired-looking eyes.
HYALURONIC ACID : Plumps and hydrates all day.
PEPTIDES :Help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the 

entire eye area.

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES 

can be used daily and not only around the eye area but over the eyelids also.

Besides liking the pretty rose gold pot I also enjoyed the eye cream thanks to its creamy

nourishing, yet lightweight formula. I found it quickly absorbed and was an absolute pleasure to apply. 

The brightening aspect of this product thanks to the Illuminating Spheres was,

for me, noticeable and I do love any light reflecting or illuminating ingredients in my 

face and eye products.

I happily experienced my overall eye area to have a more relaxed,rested and

 dare I say it, more youthful in appearance, so if you feel that you

 always look fatigued around the eye area, then this is an eye cream to consider, 

as it targets that issue along with all the usual anti-ageing benefits required 

from a good eye cream.

After using the eye cream for over 10 weeks, I'm hesitant to make a claim that my

dark circles have improved, but that's always a difficult ask of any eye product.

What I will claim is that this eye cream works out to be very cost effective, as I still have 

3/4 of the pot left after 2 applications per day, which I would say is pretty good going

for an eye cream.

After only a couple of applications I soon realised what all the frenzy over this

 eye cream was about.

Sadly though GLAMGLOW South Africa are not launching this product, so a

trusted "Cosmetic Mule" will be needed if you want this product.

GLAMGLOW

BRIGHTEYES

15ML

R

N/A

£

29

$

39

 I will continue and finish the jar and as always I will give you further feedback

 if needed in a future Friday Feedback post.

Let me know in the comments below if you have tried the BRIGHTEYES or a

 GLAMGLOW Mask, as maybe now is the time I should give one of their masks a try...