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Sleepy eyes are about to get a much-needed wake-up call with the new Fenty Skin Flash Nap Instant Revival Eye Gel ($32, Fenty Beauty) and corresponding eye massage tool (together $42).
The new eye cream, on sale today, contains dermatologist-favorite ingredient hyaluronic acid as well as several botanical extracts, such as green tea and horse chestnut. With a lightweight, cooling texture, this eye gel provides a refreshing feeling as well as hydration benefits that can reduce puffiness and dullness in the delicate eye area.
Picking the right eye cream depends on your individual concerns, SELF explained previously. Some issues, like darkness around the eyes or bags under the eyes, are mainly caused by genetics and the normal aging process. So there’s only so much you can do to reduce those concerns with a topical product.
But a lack of sleep and dehydration can definitely exacerbate dark circles, puffiness, hollowness, and undereye bags. So a product that contains hydrating and moisturizing ingredients can help lessen those issues—at least temporarily. One star ingredient in the new Fenty eye gel is hyaluronic acid, a sugar that acts as a humectant, meaning it attracts water. When it’s applied to the skin, hyaluronic acid can hydrate and plump the area.
Experts generally advise using hyaluronic acid right after showering or washing your face, when your skin is still damp (but not fully wet) so that it can hold onto more of that hydration. But the effects of hyaluronic acid are generally temporary and will likely dissipate throughout the day. For a longer-lasting solution, you might want to look for a product containing retinol or even something like fillers to reduce signs of aging or the look of “tear troughs.” And of course, making sure to drink enough water and get enough quality sleep will help as well.
The new Fenty Skin Flash Nap Instant Revival Eye Gel and eye massage tool are available today at Fenty Beauty and Sephora.
Fenty Skin Flash Nap Instant Revival Eye Gel
With a combination of hyaluronic acid, green tea extract, and a few botanical ingredients, this new eye gel from Fenty can refresh skin and reduce puffiness and dark circles.
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