ELEMIS PRO-COLLAGEN EYE REVIVE MASK {REVIEW}

Having reviewed several products from the British skincare brand 

ELEMIS 

I can now official say that it's fast becoming one of my favourite skincare brands.

If you would like to catch up on my previous ELEMIS reviews

Click here

I currently have under review a couple of products that came in my 

Christmas gift of the

ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Stars of the Show Set 

and it's a gift that keeps on giving and I love it...

I have many more ELEMIS product reviews coming up.

If you would like to read my post showing the contents of that set then

Click here

Everything in the set excites me, yet when it comes to eye products

I must admit I do get a little more than excited.

Eye products are often overlooked as being non-essentials in a skincare

regime and I often hear or read the following:

"It's an area where I can save money"

"I can't afford one"

"They don't work"

"I use my moisturiser or night cream over the eye area"

"My eye area is good I don't need to use one"

'I'll think about using one when I see the lines and wrinkles"

As you can imagine, as someone that has been using an eye cream

since my very early 20's I can but cringe when I hear these types of responses,

especially when that person is standing before me wearing super expensive 

shoes and clothes.

I'm sorry to be the one to tell you, but those clothes will be long gone when

you are 60, yet your skin will still be with you, so the choice ultimately

is your's to make, but I for one have been extremely happy with my

decision that caring for the skin around the eye area is as important

 as caring for the skin on your face and body.

Little Rant over...

ELEMIS PRO-COLLAGEN EYE REVIVE MASK

Anti-Wrinkle Multi-Use Eye Mask - brightens - rejuvenates - hydrates

A serum-infused eye mask that minimises the look of wrinkles, whilst 

targeting the look of puffiness and dark circles.

This moisture-plumping eye mask is formulated with next generation 

Flash Filler Hyaluronic Acid, wrinkle-reducing Watermelon Snow Algae and antioxidant-rich Bush Clover to deeply hydrate and reduce the visible effects

 of tension and strain around the eye contour.

I have seen a noticeable difference with the hydration of my skin and I find

the bouncy gel texture to be both smoothing, comforting and refreshing.

There is absolutely no feeling of product left behind on the skin once applied.

The texture is also like no other that I have tried before, as it's almost 

"cloud like" and it was soon apparent 

that after the first application a "less is more" approach needs to be adopted

as a small amount covers a large area, making this product a very cost 

effective eye treatment, considering its a multi-use product.

For optimal results, use daily or a minimum of 3 times a week.

Apply a thin layer to the eye contour and either layer under makeup

 in the morning, over make-up during the day or leave on overnight.

What I really enjoy about this product is the versatility, as this

 3-in-1 formula can be used as an overnight anti-ageing mask, 

a hydrating under-eye primer and a moisturising rescue balm, during the day.

Personally for my mature skin I find I can quite easily use this as a 

nightly eye cream and I also like to apply during the day, especially

if I've been having too much screen time.

Due to its versatility its fitted perfectly into my current beauty regime

 and I'm reaching for it more often than I first thought I would.

Research & Development where skincare is concerned is changing

fairly rapidly, especially when it comes to multi tasking products

and I think ELEMIS have nailed it with this 

Anti-Wrinkle Multi Use Eye product.

If you are searching for an Eye Cream upgrade,

then this could be one to consider.

ELEMIS 

PRO-COLLAGEN 

EYE REVIVE MASK

15ml

R

1305

£

55

$

82

Please check websites below as many have discounts etc.

ELEMIS is available in South Africa from

RED CARNATION HOTEL SPAS

 & Online

AbsoluteSkin

BritishBespoke

 

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.

~~~~~~

 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

AVÉNE PHYSIOLIFT EYES {REVIEW}

For several years now I have been a huge fan of the French skincare brand Avéne

and it's a brand that I recommend so often to people that have a sensitive or intolerant skin, 
but also to those that don't and several products are especially great for family use.

I will link my Avéne product reviews in the Pink Links below.

My personal favourite daily serum, and has been for around 3 years now, is their

HYDRANCE INTENSE Rehydrating Serum.

All Avene Reviews

Hydrance Intense Hydrating Serum Review

Avéne Precision Wrinkle Filler Review

I'm sure I don't need to tell you about the importance of using an eye cream 
at an early age and I've used eye treatments both night and day since I was in my 
mid 20's and unfortunately its one of those often neglected products, so its 
always better to introduce one earlier rather than later.

Over the past couple of months I have been using the 

Avéne PhysioLift Eyes

I was actually sent this product by the PR company a long sometime ago with the 

PhysioLift Precision Wrinkle Filler 

which I reviewed several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed 

PhysioLift Precision Wrinkle Filler

However the eye product somehow got lost in my skincare cupboard, 
that was until very recently and thankfully it hadn't yet expired.

PhysioLift Eyes has been formulated to smooth wrinkles and firm the delicate skin 
around the eye area, whilst helping to diminish dark circles and puffiness.

The product formula includes a unique "Patch" texture which mimics the skin 
and treatment is also enriched with the brand's soothing Thermal Spring Water.

I found the texture of the cream to be rich, it felt comfortable on my skin and above all 
it was quite a nourishing formula, but was easily absorbed. 
However I personally didn't find it to do too much to diminish my 
dark circles or reduce puffiness.

On the Anti-Ageing front it has the following line-up of active ingredients

ASCOFILLINE™ 
Helps to replenish collagen 

HYALURONIC ACID MONO-OLIGOMERS
Help smooth the appearance of deep wrinkles and firm the skin.

DEXTRAN SULFATE
Decongests to reduce dark circles and puffiness

RETINALDEHYDE
A Vitamin A derivative, has a rejuvenating effect which helps to stimulate 
cell renewal for younger looking skin

PhysioLift Eyes is suitable for all skin types.
To be used in the evening.
As always Avéne products are free from fragrance/parabens/gluten 
and is Dermatologist approved.

This eye product is packaged in a hygienic Airless Dispenser and contains 
15ml of product. I did enjoy that the measured amount dispensed
 with one pump and it was ample, as little went a long way.

 However my container stopped dispensing, yet it still looked full of product, 
but it was actually empty after 2 months of use and I have to admit 
I found this rather misleading, as I seriously thought my container was
 both full and faulty, sadly it wasn't.

If you have sensitive skin or just want to start using an eye product that helps
 to counteract those early signs of ageing and is "Free From" then 
I highly recommend this product as its an easy to use, no fuss 
nightly eye treatment.

It's also a good product to have in your skincare collection for those days where 
your eyes feel more sensitive and you feel like giving your skin a break from 
a more active anti-ageing eye treatment, which I often do.
However I was slightly disappointed with the eye product and I was hoping 
it would impress me as much as the Avéne Precision Wrinkle Filler did...

AVÉNE PHYSIOLIFT

EYES

15ml



R
399.95

$
46

£
22

Avéne is available at Clicks and Dischem's countrywide