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Choosing your eye contour treatment

Too often forgotten in our skincare routine, the eye contour is nevertheless the first to betray our little daily excesses.

It tends to wrinkle prematurely (due to all these micro-expressions which over-stress our tissues at the level of the orbicularis muscle), hence the famous crow's feet.

Add to that a few lymphatic and blood drainage issues (following a sleepless night or extra hours spent on screen, for example)... and there you have fine lines combined with dark circles and bags that are sometimes difficult to dislodge.

Like the rest of your face, your eye area needs to be properly hydrated. And the little extra that makes all the difference: regularly giving it a stimulating massage. In any case, it has one specific feature that should never be overlooked: its skin is much thinner and more delicate, and it only tolerates gentleness.

#1 I choose an eye contour treatment against the signs of aging.

Your eye area ages, too. It's even one of the first areas of the face to wrinkle.

Its skin is thin and almost devoid of a hydrolipidic film, which makes it more vulnerable to external stressors. All our daily physiognomy tends to mark it: these are expression lines, which only appear when the skin muscles contract. Over time, the skin loses collagen and glycosaminoglycans (GAG). It is less resistant to traction and seems to deepen. This is when wrinkles become permanent.

The solution: take preventive action against accelerated skin aging and improve the appearance of your fine lines with active ingredients with plumping and firming properties.

I'm under 25, I want a light moisturizer.

Its light and melting texture is packed with hyaluronic acid and a vitamin C + E complex. It helps maintain optimal hydration levels and fight the damage caused by free radicals.

Ideal for: skin prone to fine lines caused by dehydration.

The +: its fast-absorbing formula with a non-greasy finish.

I'm 30 years old, I want to soften the first signs of aging.

Formulated with 100% ingredients of natural origin, this treatment contains super-extracts of wild plants (beech bud, birch sap) with regenerative properties.

Ideal for: all skin types prone to dullness, apply even under makeup.

The +: its original balm texture which “breaks” into water under finger pressure.

I'm over 40, I want to smooth the appearance of my fine lines.

Its anti-aging effects are proven: this cream improves collagen production by up to 82%, for an eye contour that appears smoothed and plumped up day after day.

Ideal for: mature skin marked by crow's feet and frown lines.

The +: certified vegan and cruelty free by the Vegetarian Society.

I live in the city, I want to prevent the harm of pollution.

A prodigy of innovation “boosted” with edelweiss extract cultivated by Artificial Intelligence for a maximized concentration of natural anti-aging acids.

Ideal for: established wrinkles and fine lines and skin losing firmness.

The +: fragrance-free to preserve the comfort of sensitive or irritated skin.

I have a very dry and wrinkled eye area, I want to soften it.

Its protective formula contains an exclusive cocktail designed to smooth, nourish and restructure the delicate skin around the eyes while soothing feelings of discomfort.

Ideal for: mature, fragile and demanding eye contours.

The +: 99% ingredients of natural origin, certified organic.

I have sensitive skin, I want suitable anti-aging treatment.

Enriched with plant-derived lanolin, this eye contour oil helps protect this delicate area. It repairs the appearance of damaged skin and preserves collagen fibers.

Ideal for: atopic-prone skin and thin skin.

The +: its compact size which makes it a valuable all-purpose ally on the go.

#2 I choose an eye contour treatment to combat signs of fatigue.

Young skin or mature skin: bags and dark circles are a recurring beauty concern.

These signs of fatigue are generally the result of slowed microcirculation around the eyes. Waste products accumulate, particularly blood pigments, which gives the dark circles a bluish or purplish color.

As for bags, they result from an accumulation of fluid or fat under the eyes. Note that the appearance of dark circles and bags can also be precipitated by genetic factors.

The solution: combine formulas with decongestant and brightening benefits with refreshing applicators to restore a rested look.

I have bags, I want to reduce their volume.

A moisturizing treatment as light as a serum! It combines hyaluronic acid with tuberose plant cells for a toning and brightening effect on signs of fatigue.

Ideal for: dehydrated skin.

The +: its 2-in-1 action on fine lines and bags around the eyes.

I have dull eyes, I want an immediate radiance boost.

It contains a "retinol-like" plant-based active ingredient that provides gradual illuminating effectiveness. Its tiny pearls instantly awaken the eyes, while remaining discreet.

Ideal for: dull-looking eyes. Also suitable as a makeup base.

The +: its ceramic tip with decongestant benefits.

I have a tired eye area, I want to refresh it.

Fresh and hydrating, its gel formula infuses the skin with the vasoconstrictor and lipolytic effects of caffeine, for double effectiveness on fatty pockets and vascular dark circles.

Ideal for: eye contours marked by puffiness, dark circles and dehydration.

The +: its roll-on format which makes application easier and provides a refreshing, invigorating effect.

I want a comforting oily texture.

Its silky texture melts into the skin with finesse. Its blend of baobab oil and sarsaparilla envelops the skin in nutrition and improves the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.

Ideal for: dry and mature skin.

The +: its floral, earthy and slightly sweet fragrance which multiplies the pleasure of use.

I prefer a hybrid texture, half oil, half gel.

A complete, gentle yet powerful treatment that targets signs of aging and fatigue. Its trio of caffeine, mouse-ear hawkweed, and daisy helps lighten the pigmentation of dark circles.

Ideal for: eye contours with a devitalized appearance.

The +: it can also be used on the lip contour, just before applying lip balm.

I want a low-cost, "fatigue-reducing" eye contour.

Double dose! Enriched with caffeine and green tea extract, it "energizes" the appearance of the eye contour. It helps tone the appearance of puffiness and fade the color of dark circles.

Ideal for: blue/purple dark circles and puffiness.

The +: its vegan formula with 99.9% ingredients of natural origin.

#3 Bonuses to boost the benefits of your eye cream.

A good eye contour treatment, and the deal is in the bag? Not so sure...

There's still time to maximize the penetration of its active ingredients and benefits on your skin. The game-changing ritual: massage (which is also deliciously pleasant), ideally performed in the morning to awaken your eyes.

And for emergencies, there's makeup. Still, give your eye cream time to absorb before applying your concealer. This will prevent it from prematurely settling into fine lines.

Fingertip eye massage: your 5-step ritual

Note: always perform your massage using an eye contour treatment (ideally an oil) to optimize the glide of your fingers and avoid "creasing" this very delicate area.

1. Smooth your treatment starting from the inner corner of the eye and gently moving up from the hollow of the dark circle towards your temples.
2. Expand your massage area. Gently press with two or three flat fingers to create circles around your eyes. Start from the inner corner of your eye, move over your brow bone, then move down under your eye through the outer corner and back to your starting point, moving over your dark circles.
3. Gently tap on your bags and dark circles with two or three fingertips. Use small, firm but gentle strokes (they should not leave marks).
4. Work your crow's feet by smoothing them with the middle and index fingers of both hands, in quick alternating motions. Make it as if you were trying to raise the outer corner of your eye towards the tip of your eyebrow.
5. Finish by gently pinching your eyebrows between two fingers. Stretch your massage from the head of the eyebrow to the tip. Repeat this movement several times.

Concealer makeup, your morning SOS solution.

Is wearing makeup cheating? It doesn't matter, as long as you feel beautiful in the mirror.

If your dark circles are bothering you, apply a concealer to your eye contour. Don't hesitate to layer a (light) dusting of powder to "set" the product, especially if your fine lines are already deep. And for an even more subtle, second-skin finish, consider using makeup sponges!