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Here’s how to treat puffy and tired-looking eyes

We’ve got our sight set on these new must-haves that promise to breathe new life into tired-looking eyes

By Hayden Ng - 

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The skin around our eyes is thinner than most other parts of our face. Additionally, with fewer sebaceous glands in this area, some of us may find our eyes a little dry and in need of hydration.

Just like the rest of our skin, the eye area is also susceptible to ultraviolet rays and other harmful elements, explains Dr Rachel Ho, medical director of La Clinic. All these are reasons as to why it is important for us to take good care of our peepers.

While there are no guidelines as to when we should start using age-defying skincare for the face, Dr Rachel recommends starting as early as in our 20s. That’s because “signs of ageing around the eyes – like wrinkles and dark spots – can appear from our mid 20s.”

“The skin around the eyes is very delicate so look for lower concentrations of active ingredients such as retinoids and acids that may cause irritation,” adds Dr Ho.

If you wish to brighten the eye area and minimise dark spots, shel suggests trying out formulas that contain ingredients such as vitamin C, caffeine and niacinamide. To target dryness and fine lines, consider hyaluronic acid, beta glucagon and panthenol.

When it comes to the application of products, one should avoid rubbing on any product. Instead, gently pat it on the skin and go easy on the amount of product that you use. She cautions against using too much product on the eye area. “Apply only a thin layer as some of us are prone to developing milia seeds.”

Lancome Renergie H.C.F. Triple Serum Eye, $139

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This eye serum features three formulas that include crease busting, skin hydrating and eye contouring power ingredients including hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, niacinamide and vitamin F. The results: visibly taut and smoother eye area that’s ready for camera closeups. 

AXXZIA Beauty Eyes Essence Sheet +, $109 at Shopee

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Waking up to puffy eyes is the last thing we want, especially on a special day such as your wedding. For a quick fix, reach for this essence sheet which contains Arnica flower extract and fermented Bacillus to firm and tighten the skin around the eyes. 

Laneige Bouncy & Firm Eye Sleeping Mask, $46

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Getting a full eight-hour rest every night may be a challenge especially when you have a hectic schedule. Enter this new sleeping mask that’s specially designed for the eyes. Its Peony and Collagen Complex, peptides and caffeine work to firm and brighten the skin around the eyes. Bonus: The instant cooling effect is a treat for our sauna-like weather. 

Sisley Supremya At Night The Supreme Anti-Aging Eye Cream, $430

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Our skin enters its regenerative mode when we’re sleeping and this eye cream is formulated with Yellow Gentian, oat seed and soya fibre extracts to reduce puffiness, correct dark eye circles and minimise droopy eyelids and wrinkles. For best results, apply the cream using the Supremÿa Eye Massager Tool. 

Noble Panacea The Exceptional Eye Lift Concentrate, $300 at Tangs.com

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It is said that our eyes blink more than 10,000 times daily so it’s no wonder the skin around them will need extra TLC. The Organic Super Molecular Vessel Technology in this eye concentrate ensures controlled release of its active ingredients to minimise skin irritation and boosts the formula’s efficacy by over 10 times. 

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