REVIEW: Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex II

"The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes,
because that is the doorway to her heart,
the place where love resides."
- Audrey Hepburn

Our eyes apparently give away all our secrets; they are the gateway to our souls. So it is kind of ideal for me to keep them looking bright and youthful all the time. Unfortunately, the area around our eyes is one of the first places where ageing rears its ugly head. Pregnant eye bags, deep lines, darkness (No one goes for the goth look anymore.)... And as I approach a quarter of a century, I can't help but worry slightly. Also, it certainly doesn't help that there are only 24 hours a day, a billion and one things to do, and procrastination is top on my list. :\ So I have been hunting for an eye cream that isn't too rich and that actually works. And I think I may have found it. (:

Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex II launches today, July 8th. It comes in 2 versions; a gel creme and a serum. The gel creme is to be used on its own, while the serum can be layered with other serums and creams. Both tackles the signs of ageing with the exclusive ChronoluxCB™ Technology for a complete and precise night-time treatment. The formula has been tested and proven to reduce lines and wrinkles, smooth, hydrate and strengthen skin and give a younger, radiant and more translucent glow. Basically, it re-ignites the light in our eyes!

I have been using the gel creme version diligently for the past week. It comes with an applicator, with a ball tip. You can use it to apply 3 tiny dots on each cleansed eye area in the morning and at night. Applicators are pretty troublesome to me, so I use my ring finger to apply and massage the creme in gentle circular motions.

The gel creme is a little heavier than I expected, so I use it only at night. Even though it has been just a week of usage, I find that the lines around my eyes, though still there, are less deep. The eye area is well-hydrated and there is a visible brightening effect in the morning, even after I strip my face bare of all skincare products. No irritation or sensitivity was experienced. I'll be including the serum in my morning routine soon and I can't wait to see the results from this combination! (:

Both the gel creme and serum versions of Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex II are available at all Estée Lauder counters, at $94 and $100 respectively. Click here to register for a complimentary 5-day trial for the serum. (: