How to Deflate Puffy Eyes


Updated 03/16/12 6:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Treat Under-Eye Bags

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. If getting more sleep isn't an option, we've found other ways to get rid of pesky under-eye bags. Find the perfect cream for your eyes It's normal for your eyes to look a little swollen first thing in the morning. But drinking alcohol, eating salty foods, allergies, and watching The Notebook can produce bigger Read more

What We're Sweet On: Excellently Organic Eye Cream


Updated 01/31/12 9:34 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kelly Teegarden Organics Eye Cream Review

Dried-out skin under your eyes isn't pretty, but it's a reality for a lot of us. The only thing that really helps is a moisture-trapping hydrator, which is why we've been using KTO Vitality Rose & Cucumber eye cream ($30). The primary ingredient is pure vegetable glycerin, which packs a hydrating punch and helps keep the moisture around, too, and the cream also has aloe, shea butter, jojoba, Read more

2 Easy Steps For Curing Tired, Puffy Eyes


Updated 01/02/12 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes

In the spoofy song, "The 12 Pains of Christmas," the singer explores all sorts of holiday-related issues: hangovers (which we have you covered on), rigging up the lights, and batteries-not-included — just to name a few. But one thing he doesn't mention is the puffy, tired-looking eyes that often come from not just overdoing it with rich foods and a packed schedule, but flying, as well. While Read more

This Citrusy Toner Will Brighten, Tighten, and Lift the Spirits


Updated 07/30/10 8:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Review of Argonne RE9 Advanced Regenerating Toner

After discovering more than two gray hairs near my temples, lately, I've been paying a bit more attention to antiaging skin care. Arbonne's RE9 Advanced line, which consists of 11 products, is paraben-free and supposedly, you'll see results in 24 hours. I tried a few products out from the packaged-in-orange line, so to find out more about which item I liked most, just keep reading. Read more

DrSugar Answers: Petroleum Products Safe Around the Eyes?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 9 comments

A Doctor Answers Question on Wrinkle Cream For the Eyes

DrSugar is in the house! This week she's answering a question about treating wrinkles. Dear DrSugar, I have noticed the fine lines around my eyes becoming not so fine. I know it is just basic aging, but I would like to slow the process down. My sister said to put petroleum jelly (she uses Aquaphor) around my eyes at night. I've never used an eye cream before and am not really a fan of petroleum Read more

Product Review: Aveda Tourmaline Charged Eye Cream


Updated 01/28/10 1:13 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Review of Aveda Tourmaline Charged Eye Cream

I've been using Aveda's Tourmaline Charged Eye Cream ($32) on-and-off for several years; and recently, our love affair is back on, and here's why. The antioxidant-laden eye cream, which is more like a soft, easy-to-spread gel emulsion, never pills up on you or feels greasy. It simply just sinks right into the skin, creating a subtle luminosity under the eyes, which thanks to its smooth texture, Read more

Help This Reader Find an Eye Cream


Updated 02/07/10 10:52 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 17 comments

The Best Eye Creams

The other day I received an email from a reader looking for a good eye cream, and I thought that instead of just giving her a couple of options I like, I'd open up the floor to all of the eye-stuff experts reading the site. Want to help her out? Then here's what she has to say: "I'm 25 years old, and I've decided I'd like to finally delve into the world of eye creams (I hope I'm not too late!). Read more

Ask Bella: Do I Really Need an Eye Cream?


Updated 01/07/10 7:53 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 17 comments

Do I Need an Eye Cream?

Have you ever wondered if an eye cream is really necessary? A reader posed just that question, asking: I recently went to Sephora to replenish some of my basics — moisturizer, eyeliner, concealer, etc. A saleswoman asked if I had any questions and I did; I can never seem to make my concealer stay put! She said I needed to start using an eye cream and that it would make my concealer stay. I know Read more

5 Affordable Eye Creams That Really Work


Updated 12/17/09 12:18 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

The Best Drugstore Eye Creams

Eye creams are total wallet drainers, but thankfully, you don't have to spend more than $20 to get results. Recently, a reader wrote in asking about some great affordable eye creams, with ones formulated for preventing dark circles and crepiness in particular. I've done some research to uncover five of the highest-rated eye creams addressing the most common under-the-eye issues — all within a Read more