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This winter, I went into a six-week tailspin of irritated, swollen, flaky eyes after an unfortunate reaction to a new laundry detergent. Not only did I look terrible but the area around my eyes felt so raw and inflamed and I looked like I had aged 20 years overnight. I tried every product I could find to break the cycle — creams, salves, balms, oils, serums — but nothing soothed my sensitive eyes (other than Aquaphor, which I slathered on hourly). That is, until I tried Dermalogica Ultrasmoothing Eye Serum, $55.
From the moment I applied the fluid around my eyes, I knew it was different. There was no burn or sting like other eye treatments I had tried. It felt instantly calming and soothing on my fragile skin — I could almost feel it repairing my compromised skin barrier. After applying twice daily, my eyes were completely healed in just a few days. All signs of puffiness, dryness and redness were miraculously gone.
Now that I finally have my pre-allergy eyes back and the dehydration lines have vanished, the serum has become part of my regular a.m. and p.m. routine, along with Dermaologica Intensive Eye Repair, $59. Applied together, I've managed to prevent any relapses and the entire area around my eyes feels soft, bouncy and moisturized all day (and night) long. My eyes have never been happier!—Jennifer Davidson
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