GLOW RECIPE | AVOCADO MELT RETINOL EYE SLEEPING MASK

This review was originally part of my blog article titled, Dry Skin Saviors that Keep Skin Perky and Glowy. You can still catch the full piece here.

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One of the most vexing skin concerns when it comes to dryness is the delicate skin in the eye area. The skin around your eyes is the thinnest of anywhere on your face — the very reason that the eye area shows signs of aging first. And because it’s so thin, it doesn’t do the best job of holding in moisture.

I’m not the biggest fan of eye creams. For the most part, there are very few legitimate reasons to use anything other than your facial moisturizer around your eyes, too.

Sure, if you suffer from dark circles or puffiness, there are moderately effective treatments that can address that. Particularly in the case of puffiness.

One of my all-time favorite treatments is The Ordinary’s Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG. (Hey, it’s the first skincare product I use in the morning!)

Dark circles are another thing entirely. If you’re of Italian descent, good luck with finding a way to treat them effectively!

The best solution for dark circles is to prevent them in the first place. Get enough sleep. Drink enough water. Apply a concealer. And, most importantly, use sunscreen in the immediate eye area!

Psst…the best treatment I’ve ever come across for dark circles is the SkinCeuticals Physical Eye UV Defense SPF 50. I reviewed it on my blog here.

Because eye area skin is so delicate, it’s often a challenge to apply anything too potent — like Glycolic Acid or Retinol. So, when Glow Recipe introduced their Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask I was naturally intrigued by the potential of the formula.

Not only does this little pot of avocado-infused deliciousness deliver a gentle dose of Retinol, but it infuses the eye area with a healthy dose of replenishing plant oils. It’s so rich, it’s a dry skin’s dream come true.

The Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask contains an encapsulated, time-released complex of Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, and Niacinamide that works to smooth, nourish and revitalize the eye area while you sleep. Throughout the night, the formula moisturizes and soothes delicate eye-area skin, preventing both dryness and dehydration.

The Avocado Melt eye cream with retinol is infused with a slew of pro-skin health actives, including Glycerin, Avocado Oil, Avocado Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Curcumin, and even Shea Butter.

As if that’s not enough, there’s also a smattering of Coffeeberry Extract — derived from the seed of the coffee plant — to revitalize skin, neutralize free radicals and perhaps help treat dark circles. One of the key causes of dark circles is dehydration and the Avocado Melt retinol eye cream certainly takes care of that.

The Avocado Melt Retinol Eye formula is actually not as rich as it may seem. It’s super spreadable and a little bit goes a long way. I wake up looking refreshed and well-rested. You can try it out for yourself for $42 on the Sephora website here. (Remember, a little goes a long way!)

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