Miscelaney

And no, I’m not talking about candy. Rather a TREATment for your skin. This goodie is for under your eyes. Yeah, that delicate, fragile area that can make or break your look for the day? The trick, which is really the treat, is Kiehl’s Cryste Marine Firming Eye Treatment.

It took me a long time to realize that yes, Virginia, you do need a separate cream for under the eyes. So over the past few years I’ve been experimenting. Some I liked, some not so much, but I can’t say I had found a stand out product until recently. A happy coincidence Neiman Marcus mailed me a $50 gift certificate for their upcoming grand opening. The moment I received it I knew I’d be using it on my face (skin care junkie I am). I wasn’t planning on purchasing an(other) under-eye-cream nor did I have a particular brand in mind, but when the swarm of ultra-coiffed, cosmetic salesbees circled me at the door when I went to spend my gift card I had no choice but to seek refuge at the Kiehl’s counter. I really wanted some vitamin A cream, but I liked Kiehl’s products and this small, aqua jar seemed to be speaking to me.

I’ve used the product for about a month. It seems to just “soak in” when I apply, so it feels very natural. It definitely hydrates and my skin seems more elastic and firm. I also notice a softening of fine lines, and over time it may help diminish dark circles. What I like most about it is the natural ingredients. There’s no stininging or irritation upon application, even when I’m a little over zealous. And I can’t tell you how many times I’ve irritated my under-eye area from combining my skin care routine. Now that’s a little scary.

Anyways the price point isn’t too bad at $36/jar and it seems like it will last approx 4 months. Two moisturized thumbs up.  http://www.kiehls.com