Eyes on the prize

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THE BUZZ
TEST COUNTER
T H E G LO B E A N D M A I L
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Eyes on
the prize
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THE PRODUCT
Nerium Age-Defying Eye Serum,
$114.95, www.nerium.ca.
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THE PROMISE
This multifunctional serum vows to help you look fresh,
bright eyed and rejuvenated. It works to immediately
curb the appearance of fine lines while brightening the
eye area over time. A unique serum-to-matte texture hydrates and blurs
imperfections, and ingredients – including the brand-exclusive SG-1191 –
work to reduce puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles with continued use.
HOW IT WORKS
White lily and Brazilian ginseng reduce puffiness, dark circles and fine
lines, while a patented ingredient packed with antioxidants acts as a
hydrator to target aging around the eyes. Other key ingredients include
caffeine to stimulate circulation, jojoba esters to moisturize, peptides
to support collagen and elastin production, hyaluronic acid to lock in
moisture, and green tea to combat against environmental damage.
The formula is free of fragrance, parabens, phthalates and sulfates.
HOW TO USE IT
Apply one pump to cleansed skin day and night. Gently smooth
around the eye area for a few seconds. Allow to set for 30 to
40 seconds while remaining expressionless as it dries to a soft finish.
THE BOTTOM LINE
I’ve been thinking a lot about my appearance lately. I haven’t been
admiring or admonishing myself, but attempting to make peace with
what I’ve been genetically handed. After all, there’s nothing I can do
about my height, my sloped shoulders or the girth of my thighs.
(Okay, I can do something about my thighs, but pizza.) The only thing
I can attribute this flash of acceptance to is fatigue. I’m tired of scrutinizing my body and constantly criticizing myself. But I’m also just plain
tired, and it’s showing in the dark circles under my eyes, which are
the hardest to make peace with. This product makes big promises.
Instantaneous results? Yeah, right. Except, yeah! There’s a very real
brightening that happens as soon as the serum dries. It also does a
great job of slightly reducing the puffy bulge that resides under my left
eye and swells with every lost minute of sleep. My only word of advice
is that if you’re going to apply makeup, dab on some eye cream first
to make it easier to spread. But otherwise, reach for this serum and
start making peace with yourself while waging war on dark circles.
– MARILISA RACCO
Special to The Globe and Mail
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INSPIRED BY
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Violet streak
The scene at the Cannes film festival is typically a parade of unusual fashion risks: Julianne
Moore’s cobra-embellished Givenchy gown at the Café Society premiere is just one example.
Another attempt at over the top that paid off was Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s matte
lavender lip colour; it was a bold beauty choice that looked fresh and new – a much needed
jolt of modernity at an event that has a notorious “no flat shoes” rule on the red carpet.
The colour conjured memories of the dearly departed Prince. Thinking of channeling the
Purple One with a nod to his favourite hue? Choices abound. Canadian brand Bite Beauty’s
lipstick contains 12 skin-nourishing edible oils, while Nyx’s Butter Gloss delivers a soft
wash of colour. Achieve a smudge-proof eye line look with Shu Uemura’s eye pencil. If
you’ve got no time for a manicure, Nails Inc’s new Paint Can polish lets you spray, set and
go. From eye shadows that glimmer to cream colours that add a royal flush to your cheeks,
consider this the time to let purple reign in your beauty routine. – ODESSA PALOMA PARKER
1. Tarte Clay Pot Waterproof Liner in Fairy Wings, $25 at Sephora (www.sephora.com). 2. Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick
in Lavender Jam, $30 at Sephora. 3. Make Up For Ever Star Powder in Purple 954, $25 at Sephora. 4. Butter Gloss in Sugar
Plum, $8 at Nyx (www.nyxcosmetics.ca). 5. Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wore a pretty purple pout on the Cannes red
carpet. 6. Cream Colour Base in Madly Magenta, $26 at M.A.C Cosmetics (www.maccosmetics.com). 7. Nails Inc Spray Can
Nail Polish in Porchester Square, $12 through www.net-a-porter.com. 8. NARS Dual Intensity Eye Shadow in Pool Shark, $36
at all NARS retailers (Sephora, Hudson’s Bay, Holt Renfrew, Nordstrom and Murale) and www.narscosmetics.com. 9. Shu
Uemura Drawing Pencil Me in Purple 71, $28 at Hudson’s Bay (www.thebay.com).
MARKET EDIT BY ODESSA PALOMA PARKER. RAI PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES.
ANDREW SARDONE EDITORIAL DIRECTOR • MARYAM SIDDIQI MANAGING EDITOR • ODESSA PALOMA PARKER FASHION EDITOR
BRYAN GEE SENIOR ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR • BENJAMIN MACDONALD ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR • JANICE PINTO PHOTO CO - ORDINATOR
ANYA GEORGIJEVIC CONTRIBUTING DESIGN EDITOR • MARILISA RACCO CONTRIBUTING BEAUT Y EDITOR
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