I just realized I have eye wrinkles, so I guess it is past time for some eye cream. What do you use? I'd like to buy it on Amazon or at Target and I'd like to spend (way) less than 50. I'm pretty low maintenance (my moisturizer, BB cream, makeup are all from target) and I have acne prone skin. Help!
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For (over-the-counter and) under $50, the Olay Pro-X Eye Restoration cream is a solid option. If you have access to a derm, I would highly (HIGHLY) recommend using (topical) Retin-A (tretinoin). The results are nothing short of amazing.
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@pwnstar: Do you use the Retin-A around your eyes?
So my derm recommended it for all over but when I would use it before bed I started waking up with the skin around my eyes and eyelids really irritated and I didn't even put it near my eyes. I guess when I was sleeping it transferred via my pillow?
So it's been collecting dust in my cabinet but your glowing recommendation is making me reconsider! Should I just moisturize the crap out of my face and eyes when I use it? I already use heavy moisturizers so I'm ok with that (I use an oil at night and a thick cream during the day as I am naturally kinda dry). -
@SweetiePie: Yes. Kind of. I don't put it directly underneath my eyes . . . I put it on/ around the socket area and let it "migrate" (eta: I also do this with areas prone to sensitivity/peeling, e.g., around the folds of my nose and corners of my mouth). I also moisturize afterward (I also have dry skin, which can make using retin-a a little tricky), after I have given the retin-a a few minutes to sink in (I do try to make sure my face is really dry before I apply the retin-a . . . it seems to help reduce the post-application sensitivity). I know some literature says that you don't need to moisturize afterward, but I do.
I'm sure your derm mentioned this, but you only need a super small amount for your entire face - literally like a pea-sized amount. Also, when you first start, use it just a couple of times a week (if you are experiencing irritation/flaking) and gradually increase the applications per week as you are better able to tolerate them.
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