“Dark circles are linked to congestion of eyelids, inducing stasis as well as hyperpigmentation. In particular, the Middle Eastern population is more likely to possess familial predisposition to increased melanin around the eyes.”
—Muriel Pujos, Head of Scientific Communication, Philosophy
With Haute Couture week in full swing, and the pending Fall 2014 ready-to-wear fashion weeks just around the corner, the number one beauty concern for the travel-savvy madam and avid fashion follower alike is dark circles around the eyes. The question remains: how can we best prevent them?
“Sensible behavior can help, like quitting smoking, drinking water, sleeping enough, and protecting your skin with SPF”, says Muriel. Yet when early starts, late nights, and unfriendly flight times are flooding your schedule, time for a little shut-eye is sparse. An eye cream ought to be kept on call at all times, to rehydrate the delicate skin around the eyes and discourage puffiness. What should we look for when perusing the beauty hall for an antidote to heavy eyelids.
Muriel recommends that consumers look for microcirculation boosting ingredients, brightening ingredients, antioxidants, and anti-aging ingredients to help reinforce the fibers of the skin.
Enter Philosophy’s new Time In a Bottle age-defying serum for eyes. This powerful potion is infused with botanical antioxidants that work overtime to prevent damage caused by environmental aggressors that lead to premature ageing.
How to apply?
After your cleanse, tone, and moisturize routine, smooth the serum around the eye contour area using your ring finger. Designed to act like a booster to your daily eye cream, the serum should be followed with a good measure of eye cream. For those, thirty and above, the Miracle Worker miraculous anti-aging retinoid eye repair would be a strong candidate. 
It uses hpr, a high-performance-retinoid (retinoid is an anti-ageing agent with a high level of vitamin A) to increase cell turnover and boost collagen production that works to reduce fine lines and discourage dark circles. Retinoid-heavy formulas can cause irritation and inflame the skin, yet this new molecule delivers the anti-ageing benefits of a retinoid, in a formula safe enough for use around the delicate eye area.
