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aristau
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Joined: 15 Aug 2006
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Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:00 pm  |
I have heard many different stories on this topic...
Consistently have heard the recommendation to use the ring finger (as it is the weakest and won't strectch the delicate skin) and to pat.
However, with regards to where eye cream should be applied, the stories diverge...
Some say to only apply underneath the eye (inside the orbital area); others advise to put on entire orbital area, including eyelids.
With regards to proximity to the eye, have heard both to go right up near the lashes, and on the other hand, have heard to only apply one fingertip inside the orbital bone and that it will absorb into the skin closer to the eye to provide the benefits (reducing fine lines, puffiness, promote moisture retention, etc) without the risk of irriating the eye.
Anyone have a strong opinion on which is the correct way to apply eye cream?? |
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Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:37 pm |
I always use my ring finger and put it on the whole orbital area including eyelids. I actually just do a quick swipe right over my lashes too...
Whether it's the correct way do it or not, I don't know, but it's what I do! The stuff I use doesn't irritate my eyes at all, but if it did I would surely try not to get it near my lashes. |
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Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:57 pm |
I read that you should only apply it to the bone area around your eye because it is supposed to migrate inwards itself. However, I never trust that!  So I use it all under the eyes and above the eye lids as well. |
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Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:54 pm |
| It very much depends on the type of eye cream you use - if it a heavy one then I'd suggest only doing on the orbital bones (or you eyes might go puffy). However, a lighter one do all over. |
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Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:01 am |
thanks for the great info!
that explains why sometimes my eyes burn after applying eyecream! |
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Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:57 am |
I always apply the eyecream on entire orbital area, including eyelids on matter whether it is cream or gel, heavy or light.
I do not think only applying underneath the eye is right since the eyelid is delicate and is needed protection from dehydration. |
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Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:10 pm |
I have heard that the best finger to apply eyecream with is the ring or pink (i forget which one) cause it's the weakest. but i can't control eye cream application as well with those fingers so i always use my middle fingers and do a full circle starting from the eye area near my temple. and i apply it on the whole orbital, eyelids and everything.
i did notice that for my skinceutical aox eye gel, the directions say only to apply it on the bottom of the eye. kinda sucks because then my eyelids don't get the protection from the vitamin c. |
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Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:56 am |
| After working for a couple of cosmetic companies and using a plethora of eye creams I would read the directions that the cosmetic company specifies. Some eye creams are made gentle enough to use on the lid but they will definitely say so... the majority of eyecreams are only to applied around the orbital bone. The reason is that they are just too strong and too concentrated for the skin around the eye. I have noticed also that it is better to apply a little less eye cream at night as if you apply too much and put a lot on the lid I always wake up with puffy eyes. I can apply more in the day. Using the ring finger and patting the cream in is always a good idea. |
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Thu Aug 17, 2006 6:56 am |
| Thanks Misskatblack, That post was just what I was going to say. Therefore I have different eye products for under and on top, some just for bedtime and some for daytime, I know it sounds like alot but some can do double duty. I really wish there was one product for the eye area that did everything. I also think was we get older our products' requirements can change, HTH. |
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