TARGETED SOLGETED FOR THE EYES THE EYES NECK ,AND BUST

It’s no secret that the eye area needs more specialised treatment due to the delicate nature of the skin. This is also the case with the neck and bust, which are often neglected. Here we look at some of the leading products designed for these areas

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For the contour

The Esse Eye Contour Cream (15ml) is described by the brand as ‘a multi-tasking superstar’. This is because it addresses the most common concerns around the eyes such as crow’s feet, puffiness and dark circles.

Bellis extract reduces the melanin that causes dark circles and the delicate network of tissue around your eyes is strengthened by Albizia and Darutoside extracts. Independent testing shows that it reduces wrinkle depth by 14% in 28 days.

Dual purpose

Six Skincare offers a Lifting Eye & Neck Cream, which is a moisturiser that is targeted to treat the most prominent signs of ageing. This delectable cream locks in moisture, smooths contours and reduces signs of fatigue and puffiness.

The cream can be applied morning and evening to relieve skin tension that contributes to the formation of expression lines and wrinkles.

It also protects the skin from both environmental and free-radical damage. Six Skincare describes this product as ‘an absolute must for anyone who wants to slow down the ageing process’.

Also from Six, the Glycolic Eye & Lip Exfoliator is a game changer for a targeted result, as it is formulated with glycolic acid – the holy grail for a healthy exfoliation.

First line of defense

The I Am Me Time Defense Eye Cream is packed with a powerful combination of active ingredients to rejuvenate and diminish fine lines, leaving the eye area visibly improved.

This product can be used morning and evening and contains all the skin needs in order to optimise its function.

Active ingredients include: sodium hyaluronate to hydrate; green tea leaf extract to reduce oxidative stress; gluconolactone to increase cell turnover; hydrolysed peptides to plump out fine lines and wrinkles; and caffeine to reduce puffiness.

‘Invisible bra’

The Neck & Bust Firming Creme from Hannon is a nourishing anti-ageing crème specifically developed to help improve firmness and to support the contours of the female neck, bust and cleavage areas. This product has been developed with a bouquet of antiageing and firming ingredients, which will assist in supporting the skin by acting like an ‘invisible bra’. It will also help to restore the skin’s natural moisture and glamorous radiance.

Active ingredients include shea butter (moisturising, nourishing, antiinflammatory); olive oil (anti-ageing, anti-oxidant); glycerine (assists in retention of moisture in the skin, assists in cell regeneration, moisturizing); phytelene complex EGX772 (anti-ageing complex based on marine actives that assist in tightening and firming); and Biosil Basics SMC (skin moisture complex to increase moisture balance and retention in the skin).

Intense complex

The eye area is illuminated and nourished with Saloncare’s Advanced Eye Cream. An intense complex of Argirilene, Eyeseryl and marine collagen effectively reduces lines and wrinkles, while revitalising tired eyes. As a bonus, this product can also be applied to the upper lip.

Saloncare Collagen Cream Superior is a luxurious light textured moisturiser with marine collagen for plumping up and visibly improving the complexion. It transforms dull and crepey skin on the face, neck and décolleté to radiant, firmer skin for all genders.

The impressive results delivered for facial and body treatments in the salon/spa are complemented by the kudos this product has earned for years in homecare regimes.

Eye make-up remover

From pHformula, the new E.Y.E. balm cleanse launches in South Africa in March 2023. This powerful make-up remover balm transforms into a luxurious oil to remove make-up, while leaving skin feeling nourished. Formulated with vitamin E and murumuru butter makes it gentle and nourishing yet powerful enough to remove stubborn make-up.

The travel-friendly packaging makes this make-up removing balm convenient to have in your makeup bag for quick use anywhere.

Aslo from pHformula, the E.Y.E. recovery is a powerful but gentle formulation containing a groundbreaking ingredient named bakuchiol, a plant extract that has proven to work similarly to retinol to

Chest wrinkle casualties

The skin on the chest is thinner and prone to sun exposure, making it susceptible to signs of ageing. Wrinkles Schminkles Chest Smoothing Patches treats the décolletage for a few hours during the day, or whilst you sleep, using a 100% medical silicone grade patch that covers the central chest area.

It delivers a smooth décolletage after the very first use by preventing wrinkling, while hydrating, healing and stimulating collagen overtime.

For ideal results, use in conjunction with Wrinkles Schminkles Morning After Glow Serum during the day. decrease the signs of ageing without skin irritation.

Along with Bakuchiol, the formulation of E.Y.E. recovery consists of a unique peptide complex, chrysinimide and arginine, which assists in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as dark circles and puffiness. It is also ideal for use under the brow bone for an immediate lifting and tightening effect. online @ probeauty.co.za33

Wide choice

DermaFix has a range of eye creams to suit all stages of ageing and all eye care concerns. For instance, the Eyeluronic Gel uses sodium hyaluronate to increase collagen production and improve the texture of the eye area, whilst deeply hydrating and plumping fine lines and wrinkles. This product is ideal for even the most sensitive skin and clients in the early stages of ageing.

The brand also offers DermaFix CircleLight, which boasts 24% peptides to fight bags under the eyes as well as increase peripheral circulation, even out the eye contour, and offer a decongestant effect.

DermaFix Corrective Eye Complex is a favourite amongst clients as it stimulates epidermal regeneration using stem cell technology and can be used as a quick filler for fine lines around the eyes or upper lip. With additional benefits to periocular circulation as well as fibroblast proliferation, this little bottle really packs a punch.

Lastly, DermaFix Ceramide Eye is a revolutionary corrective aiding in lifting the skin’s contours, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin elasticity, repairing the skin’s natural lipid barrier and offering the unsurpassed benefits of four different age-defying Ceramides.

For the neck and décolleté, DermaFix offers DermaFix SND Corrector (the acronym stands for ‘Stretch Marks, Neck and Décolleté’). This product has been packaged in a larger container than other correctives in this anti-ageing category as it is intended for use over all the most delicate areas of the body showing signs of ageing and UV damage.

Regular use of DermaFix SND Corrector will show results such as collagen and elastin upregulation, stretch mark improvement, a neck lifting effect, and revitalised décolleté and skin colour correction in as little as 28 days. These results can be credited to the advanced formulation utilising Vitamin A Propionate, Siegesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Hydrolyzed Carob Seed and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Complex.

Silky serum

The Anesi 3C Vitamin Glow Eye Bright Serum is a silky, fragrancefree eye serum that brightens the skin and fights the signs of ageing.

Suitable for all skin types to revive tired eyes, while combatting the signs of ageing by reducing the appearance of wrinkles, it helps to lift the upper eyelid area, and reduce puffiness and dark circles.

This silky serum with orchid stem cells, vitamin C and peptides combine to repair and protect the delicate eye contour and boost Type 1 Collagen synthesis for a noticeably younger appearance. The skin around the eye area will appear smoother and more refined, and bags under the eyes are reduced.

Velvet texture

TheraVine’s Sculpting Neck Volumator, a velvety textured neck, décolleté and bust treatment lotion with cutting-edge, advanced dual-action plant stem cell technology, combined with a highly specialised tetra-peptide, actively helps improve the appearance of the skin tone, density, strength and firmness.

The addition of Uplevity, an excellent new firming peptide, to this weightless lotion helps to strengthen and fortify skin by stimulating the most abundant collagens in the skin. Skin in this area therefore shows improvement in volume, while the firming effect particularly helps skin around the jaw line to appear more sculpted.

High percentages of hyaluronic acid further prevent moisture loss and ensure skin remains supple and comfortable.