Eye bags that i can fit my kitchen sink into? Puffy eyes that look like I've been in a fight (and lost) with Anthony Joshua? Tired dark circles that look like 2019's version of the solar eclipse?
Yep, me too & I'm sorry, i'm not having it anymore. No sir-ee!
Off i went to the shops to find me an inexpensive BUT effective eye cream and i knew what brand to check out first and of course it was simple, it was Simple! ;);)
Simple do the most.. well.. simplest of products that don't contain anything you wouldn't want to put on to your skin, you know all those mumbo jumbo words in the ingredients you not sure where to begin with pronouncing? yeah those ones. I knew that if i was putting something under my peepers i wanted it to be kind and sensitive just how i like my men.
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Packaging
When purchased, your soft 15ml tube of eye balm with come in a cardboard box which gives you all the info you need to know about the product.
The tube of balm comes in soft matte bottle with a narrow spout for easier flow of product.
With the tube being soft, it not only means when you think you have ran out... SNIP goes the scissors and voila you have a few weeks worth of product still tucked up in the corners of the bottle.
It's super easy to squeeze and control how much you apply.
Ingredients
Simple's soothing balm contains Jojoba Oil, which basically comes from a shrub called Simmondsia Chinensis (totally copied and pasted that) which helps to treat sores and bruises. This must be where the soothing property comes from.
As well containing pro-vitamin B5 which helps to heal wounds and moisturise. Vitamin E is also added in here to help reduce inflammation (i.e our puffy the vampire slayers) & has anti-aging benefits.
Along with all of it's ingredients, this balm contains Bisabolol which is basically the essential oil from German Chamomile which is renowned for it's soothing properties as well as helping irritated skin.
The Consistency
When i noticed this 'cream' was in fact a balm, it made me to try it even more. I know don't why. I think it was because to me a balm sounds like it's really going to soothe down my extra eye baggage.
The balm itself is a milky gel like formula. It's not thick like a cream and has a loose water like feel upon the touch.
Application
I was concerned about the gel like texture as previous gel products tend to leave a film under my eyes, which NO THANK YOU *washes off instantly*. But this product blends right in leaving a soft, calmed like effect to my tired little eyeballs.
I like to apply a grain of rice amount to my ring finger & pat pat pat niiiiiice and gently. I apply it under my eyes, to the sides, inner corner and brow bone.
The Results
IT IS SO SENSITIVE! The relief of no stinging is bliss. There is nothing but a refreshing cool, calm and soothing feel when applied.
When i apply it of an evening, i wake up with barely needing to apply any more the next morning. Although, i still do. I love how refreshing and awakening my under eyes feel when using this balm from simple.
I really like how it feels underneath my makeup. I find that it helps to moisturise my under eyes to minimise my concealer from creasing throughout the day.
Would I recommend?
It's Simple (hehe i'm at it again) absolutely!
Thank you so much for your time to read today's post & i do hope you enjoyed,
Love, Emilie x
THE LOW DOWN
£3.99 from Superdrug
soothing
calming
awakening
non sticky
sinks in quickly to the skin
reduces puffiness
doesn't sting
works well underneath makeup
sensitive to your under eyes
no artificial colours or perfumes
no harsh chemicals
no alcohol
no animal derived ingredients
contains pro-vitamin B5 , Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil, Bisabobol
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