August 2010

Get a tattoo?

Back when I was in high school I desperately wanted to get a tattoo — and that was when Chinese symbol and armband tattoos were in the vogue. Like I really, really, really wanted one. And I would have gone for it were it not for fear of my parents kicking my ass. Fast forward ten years and I’m so glad I never went for it.

Nowadays I just act as a spectator when it comes to body art. I have a slight appreciation for it, but wouldn’t really get one myself. But don’t get me wrong, people have been marking their skin for centuries for socio-religious or whatever reason. It’s just that if I were to get something permanently etched on my skin then, believe you me, it better mean something damn special to me. And let’s face it, skin sags as we age and I’d hate to see that sun turn into a mere blob by the time I’m 70. Equally unappealing is having to explain that it was once a sun.

And typos. Yikes.
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Potent serum gives every skin a second chance against lines, wrinkles, sun damage. In 4 weeks, see obvious reduction in lines, wrinkles, improved texture. At 12 weeks, the visible wrinkle-reducing power is remarkably close to a dermatological laser procedure. 63%, to be exact. Different commitment, different results. And yet impressive results guaranteed.
– Clinique.ca

Who
Clinique

What
All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage

Where
Department stores and select locations (some Shoppers Drugmart carry the brand).

Bank Breaker
Moderately expensive (as with most Clinique products) at $25 CAD + taxes.

Why
My sleeping pattern is going to the pits yet again so I’m slowly starting to look like the undead with my heavy undereye bags and dark circles. Dark circles were my main concern when I bought this followed by taking the puffiness down a notch.

What’s Good
I have been using this every day and night as part of my regimen and while it does instantly sooth, de-puff, and make my eyes feel relaxed — all thanks to its metal rolling ball applicator — I haven’t seen much improvement with my dark circles. Fine lines are looking less obvious, however, perhaps due to caffeine being one of its ingredients.
The serum itself and SO light. So much so that you can apply it over your makeup. Also, I work in an office where the air tends to be on the dry side and using this helps brighten my eyes so I look more awake.
FYI, this is only a serum, so you will still need your eye cream on top to properly moisturize your under eye area. Also, leave it in the f idge for a bit to make the metal roller ball even cooler.

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