My La Roche Posay sensitive eyes favourites

Three years ago, I decided to wear - for the first time in my life - a pair of lashes. At the same time I wore a friend's mascara (please don't do that since mascara brushes carry lots of germs). The result? From the next day I suffered from a major allergic reaction that resulted in losing 5-6 lashes from each eye everyday. 

There is no point to reveal the brands of the products since I don't think that it will do any good. It might have been the mascara, or the glue or the lashes themselves or the combination of all of them..Who knows? The point is that I was devastated.. I started avoiding make-up around the eye area - not only mascara, but eye shadows and eye liner as well, since even with gentle demaquillage the result was the same. This situation lasted more or less six months..The process was difficult, however I discovered some really great products that I still use till now in fear of happening again. 

I'll start with the products discovered recently and soon a second post will come. I was in need for a really gentle eye make-up remover for quite a long time and believe me, I tried quite a few. Eventually my eyes laid on La Roche Posay Toleriane Eye Make-Up Remover.

It comes in 30 sterile single doses of 5ml (how handy for travelling!) and each dose is enough to do both eyes. It is designed for intolerant and very sensitive eyes and is even suitable for contact lens users. It has no perfume, no preservatives and no parabens. I use it every time I want to take off my eye make-up. I soak two cotton pads and then press them onto my closed eyelids and leave them there for about 30 seconds. I find this softens the mascara and "absorbs" the excessive make-up. Then I pat them and wipe them gently without rubbing and ta-da! The make-up and most important the mascara, is gone! 

Bear in mind that the skin around the eye area is very delicate and by rubbing it may result in premature aging of the area! (This is so going to happen someday we don't want to have our hands on it too!!) The only thing that might keep some of you off is that it isn't suitable for waterproof make-up. I bought it from pharmacydiscount.gr for €8.29.

So, not only had I a problem in choosing an eye make-up remover but a mascara too. When La Roche Posay announced a couple of years ago a new mascara for sensitive eyes I knew I had to buy it. Since then, Respectissime Ultra Doux became a must-have in my cosmetic bag. 

Its 94.8% natural formula fulfils the needs of utra-sensitive eyes for absolute tolerance and safety. It is enriched in Argan oil and Shea butter which leaves lashes soft and nourished. It is a great mascara for a morning look since the slim brush defines every single lash there - even the tiny ones - giving you a natural result without overloading clumps. Its thin buttery formula gives you the opportunity to build-up more coats that will add more length than volume. 

I adore the fact that even when it dries the feeling is still soft and comfortable. Moreover, it goes off super easy without any fuss! The only thing I don't like is that the wand is quite long which is not that handy for me and that it is only 5.9 ml. It cost me €12,81 from pharmacydiscount.gr .

I definitely recommend these products for anyone in need of a gentle eye make-up remover and a natural ingredients mascara. Both these products work and would suit anybody, not just people with sensitive eyes.

Have you tried them yet?

Apivita Natural Serums - A must have!

Apivita Natural Serums - A must have!

Well, I have these beauties in my hands for some time now but I really want to try skincare products at least a couple of months before I review them. I bought them in sets of two at a very good price. 

I used only three of them since I feel my face is not in need of a firming effect yet, so I gave the brown bottle (lifting serum with royal jelly and vitamin A) to my mother. For the last couple of months I have been using the green one (radiance) in the mornings just before my moisturizer, the blue one (hydration) at nights before my night cream and the red one (line reducer) twice a day on my eyes and a couple of fine expression lines. 

My verdict? LOVE LOVE LOVE! Where should I start? From the packaging that gives you the feeling of a very luxurious product before you even open it? From the fact that they're so lightly fragrant, all three of them smell so fresh (my favourite is the green one!). From the texture which feels so soft on the skin? Apivita has produced miracles in a bottle! 

The one in the green bottle is a natural serum for radiance with bilberry, vitamin C and consists of 96% natural ingredients. It reduces any discolorations, brightens and improves the overall homogeneity of your skin. It also provides the skin with powerful antioxidant protection and maintains the vitality of the cells. It is my favourite since my skin feels and looks so healthy and fresh every time I wear it! Secret tip? Mix 1-2 drops with your foundation before you apply it for a more luminous and dewy effect! 

The natural serum in the blue bottle is for hydration, with aloe and hyaluronic acid. With 98% natural ingredients in its consistency, it hydrates your skin in depth in all layers. It promises to immediately increase the moisture on the skin up to 63% and maintain the hydration for 24 hrs. In my case however, I feel that I needed to re-apply a few drops in the morning after my cleansing routine, especially on those really cold days. 

The red bottle is a line reducer that offers anti-wrinkle protection thanks to resveratrol, vitamin E and 94% natural ingredients. It enhances the youthfulness of the skin, offers antioxidant protection and reduces the depth of the wrinkles. Having sensitive skin and some fine lines from the contractions of muscles, I feel this serum activated all the mechanisms towards a more rejuvenated appearance. 

A considerable advantage is that all Apivita's natural serums are free of parabens, silicons, propylene glycol, mineral oils, phthalates and are dermatologically tested. 

Overall, I believe Apivita's natural serums helped my skin stay healthy after the excessive sun exposure, the poor nutrition, the high stress levels I have been experiencing lately and the harsh weather conditions during the cold winter months. So it's a major YES from me!

Have you tried any of them? 

All-In-One™ Instablur™ Eye from the Body Shop

I'm starting my new blog with a product that grabbed my attention as soon as I tried it on my hand. I'm talking about the  All-In-One™ Instablur™ Eye from the Body Shop. A product that promises to instantly perfect and refresh the appearance of the eye area. 

I knew I had to take it home with me since my other primer (which I am really happy with) has shimmer in it and I don't quite like it for daytime. It has a really silky texture that creates a smooth effect on the eye area, not only on the eyelid as a primer but under the eye as a concealer! So, if you have a bit of discolouration or dark circles then you definitely have to try this amazing product as it reduces the appearance of both! Feeling that you need more coverage apply your concealer as usual on top of it. It blends perfectly and leaves a satin crease-free result!! 

To tell you the truth I bought it as an eyelid primer but I use it under the eye too since the result is amazing. I am not that convinced to wear it on its own since it doesn't neutralise my dark circles, however I might do that while on vacation when I opt for a more natural look and usually am makeup-free.  As a primer though works really well and creates a perfect base for your eye shadow. Not only it enhances the vibrancy of the colour making it more intense, but it prolongs the wear of the eye shadow too! All in all we have an All-In-One product that does it all and I love it! 
Have you tried it yet? 
Have you loved it yet?