I am obsessed not only with eye care products but also my under eye area, as such I can't begin to tell you how frequently I research both topics. It seems I'm not alone, apparently the term eye cream is one of the most searched for beauty buzz words, however we don't all share similar views on under eye nourishment; some camps don't believe it to be a necessary step and others swear by it as a stand alone product. As such I have often found myself typing in the term "Do I really need an eye cream"" into the Google search bar - I mean what if this whole time I have been wasting time, effort and money"

The biggest argument is that not every eye cream has actually been formulated for the delicate eye area - misleading to say the least. In some and I must stress some instances, it is a case of a typical facial moisturiser in a smaller tube. The way around this of course is to compare ingredients and see if it stands up to expectations. Typically I expect my eye cream to contain Peptides as well as Vitamin C, E and antioxidants- all great for anti-ageing purposes and in some instances known to brighten and protect the skin. I do also look for a shot of caffeine and as always SPF if it is a day time product.
Do I look for such ingredients in a facial moisturiser" Honestly not so much, I tend to gravitate towards Hyaluronic Acid and textures aimed at oily complexions; sure there is a thought process but it is not as laboured when compared to the...