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If you are an avid reader of my blog then you know that this summer I am rocking the "no make-up" make-up look. Mainly because it gets so humid here in London and make-up just makes my skin feel uncomfortable. In the summer I want my make-up on quickly and to remain fuss free throughout the day. So I thought I would amp up my skincare routine to minimise the amount of make-up I have to wear- particularly around my eyes.

Like many lovely ladies out there I suffer from dark under eye circles. No matter how much I sleep or how much water I drink I always have the dreaded purple-ish patches under my eyes. Perfect for halloween but not any other day of the year. Anyway after a year or so of trying different products I have found two that work for me and I would not leave the house without applying them.

Introducing my under eye saviours, both by benefit. The It's Potent eye cream and the Puff Off eye gel!

First things first I don't use these products together. I use the eye cream at night after I have finished the rest of my skincare routine. I just apply one large dab under each eye and pat it in gently with my ring finger. Being as gentle as possible is the best way to minimize dark circles. In the morning just before I apply my make-up and just after I have prepped my skin for the day I apply the eye gel with the built in applicator.

This eye cream is honestly my favourite part of my night time routine. It smells gorgeous and doesn't make my eyes water like other products. The product claims that it can actually fade dark circles and smooth fine lines over a prolonged period of time. I have been using this product for about six months and I definitely feel that my under eyes have gotten brighter and less purple. 

The texture is creamy and consistent and feels fresh once applied. When I wake up in the morning I can see a huge difference if I haven't applied it the night before. It really brightens the skin around your eyes and makes your skin look so fresh. 

As I said I apply this gel in the morning. The consistency is smooth and smells lovely. It glides over the skin and I can instantly feel it soothing my puffy eyes. 

The tip of the tube even has this handy iron shaped end which helps you move the gel around your eyes with ease. Once I have applied this I can definitely see that my under eyes are less puffy and discoloured. Sometimes this works so well I don't even have to apply concealer. Brilliant! 

Overall I would recommend these products to anyone suffering with dark circles. But just remember what works on my skin may not work for you. We are all different and have different skin types which work in different ways. I always recommend that you buy a sample size of any product before investing in a full sized version.