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The Blinging Bride: Tip #1 No Bridezilla Puffy Eyes

January 30, 2012 / 5 Comments

Blinging Bride Tip #1 – Combatting Puffy Eyes

Late night internet browsing can be rather successful when looking for the perfect bridesmaid dresses or a great deal on party favors, but the early morning results are not so great—puffy eyes and dark circles do not make for a good morning.

So after hours of late night wedding website browsing, I have found that combatting puffy eyes and dark circles is easier than you may think.

Benefit has been a favorite cosmetics company of mine for a while now. I heart Benetint, Cha Cha-tint, and Sunbeam, so it was no surprise that I also fell in love with their skin care products—It's Potent eye cream to be specific. It's Potent (pun intended) blend of botanicals work together to reduce puffiness and dark cirlces.

The 411 on It's Potent:

Your eyes can't keep a secret…they're the first to show signs of age & stress. It's potent! eye cream fades dark circles & helps smooth fine lines for brighter, younger-looking eyes. Contains a peptide complex known to help restore elasticity & firmness, a blend of hydrating botanical extracts including apple extract, known to help boost collagen, & loquat extract, known to help protect the skin from free radical damage.

How to use it: I applied a dab of this eye cream to my under eye area after washing my face. I massage it in a circular motion to stimulate blood flow to the area.

My Results:

I love this product! It has become a mainstay in my blinging beauty regimen. I have seen major improvement the puffiness and darkness under my eyes.

My face has a more hydrated, refreshed appearance over all, even after getting just a few hours of sleep.

There is an added bonus for those that suffer with sinus problems: I have found that regular usage of this eye cream along with gentle massage helps to alleviate congestion and discomfort. The combination of the botanicals with gentle massage, do play a role in bringing some sinus relief.

Bottom line – you may act like a Bridezilla, but you dont have to look like one too!

Bling Factor

Pros: It works

Cons: None

Price: $32

Buy again: ABSOLUTELY! In fact I’m stocking up!

Packaging: 5 Blings—Totally adorable (see below)

Overall: 5 Blings

Fight the Puffies!

5 Comments

Colleen Long

September 26, 2015 at 3:41 pm Reply

This seems like a great product. Thanks for the tip.
Sonya

June 1, 2014 at 8:25 am Reply

I’m not a bride but this looks like something I could use.
Angela Garza

August 28, 2013 at 7:20 am Reply

Oh my, why have I never heard of this product before?? I don’t really suffer from dark circles, but with 3 small children, I do get the puffy eye syndrome every now and then. And I notice that when I stay up late or don’t get restful sleep, I do tend to have dark circles in the morning. I wonder if I could try a sample of this cream from Sephora?
- Chelsea
  
  August 29, 2013 at 3:17 pm Reply
  
  Yes, you should be able to get a sample at Sephora. Also, if you live near a Benefit store, stop in, and they will also give you a sample
Zaggora Girl

September 19, 2012 at 10:57 am Reply

Hey Chelsea, awesome blog and beauty tips for brides and brides-to-be. What other tips and ideas would you give to upcoming brides?

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