It’s like confidence in a tube.
The last few months have been difficult for me, a lot of tragedy in my personal life has meant irregular sleep, mild insomnia, frequent bouts of crying, and a slew of other similar and fun things. The cherry on top is that my skin does not have a poker face — I look as busted and haggard as I feel.
Though the situation sometimes makes me want to become a recluse of J.D. Salinger’s caliber, I have things to do, people to see, and a life to live. I find it easier to function when I don’t look like I’ve been hit by a bus, which has been possible in part thanks to a confidence-restoring Multi-Peptide Eye Cream from Naturium.
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I will be the first person to admit that I can be rather… uppity when it comes to beauty products. (I blame it on a decade in the industry and unfettered access to even the most expensive beauty products.) That being said, I test anything and everything in the name of journalism and science and I find myself repeatedly impressed by Naturium’s affordable and effective skin and body care products.
The Multi-Peptide Eye Cream is no different. It’s a sizable $16 tube that is effectively repairing my deflated, dull, dark, and puffy under-eyes. I’ve been using it for three months and am pleased with the corresponding decrease in the number of accidentally offensive “oh my god, are you sick?” questions.
The keys to this puzzle are the titular peptide blend, squalane, and hyaluronic acid. The most important peptide in the blend is argireline which is a botox-like ingredient that staves off signs of aging like new or worsening wrinkles, improves collagen production meaning supple and elastic skin, and retains moisture which means less severe dark circles. I’ve also noticed depuffing effects but that could be because I keep Naturium’s Multi-Peptide Eye Cream in the fridge.
In this instance, I don’t really care how it works, I’m just glad that someone created something gentle yet industrial-grade enough that I can look and feel a little bit like myself.
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