Afternoon beauty fix/ Tips on how, and how many times a day to apply your eye cream

The skin around your eyes is especially thin and reactive to allergens in the air, dryness from soapy cleansers, and bacteria in too-old cosmetics, like concealer and foundation, which can lead to irritation and—gasp—wrinkles. For those reasons and others (like the area’s increased sensitivity to UV damage) you should pay special attention to your eye-area morning, noon, and night. We like Bright Eyed Flawless Eye Treatment by Super by Dr. Nicholas Perricone ($50, getsuper.com) because it’s got antioxidants derived from melons, called Carotenoids, that build a barrier between your skin and environmental stressors and UV rays, plus it’s less rich than night cream so your makeup can stay put and moist all day.

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