If I could be granted one beauty wish it would, without doubt, be for my eye area to look more alive. Just two minutes less sleep than the optimal 8 hours will have me waking up with red, puffy lids and my prominent dark circles looking even deeper in tone.
And my eye bags and dark circles are never more troublesome than they are at this time of year. With energy levels slumping (thanks to a hectic social calendar and dark winter days), I typically spend the majority of the winter months hidden behind big sunglasses. But last year I discovered Susanne Kaufmann Eye Rescue Serum and it genuinely changed everything.
You see, out of all of the eye treatments, creams and serums I've tried in a bid to reduce the appearance of my eye bags and dark circles, this is the one serum I turn to over and over again.
If ever your eyes are feeling tired, puffy and dark, I can assure you Susanne Kaufmann's Eye Rescue Serum will provide some soothing relief. Infused with antioxidant baobab pulp, along with chicory root extracts, hawthorn flower extract and caffeine, this serum works to effectively take down puffiness and dark circles. For a hydration boost, it also contains mega-hydrator hyaluronic acid to plump dehydration lines and make eyes look more alive.
And the thing that I find really sets Eye Rescue Serum apart from the rest (besides the fact it actually works, of course), is the fact it comes housed in a convenient rollerball stick. The metal rollerball disperses the refreshing serum evenly around the eye area, providing a gently awakening massage while it's at it.
Just roll from the outer to the inner corner of the under-eye area and then from the inner to the outer corner, under the brow bone, to help boost circulation and take down puffiness, all while delivering hardworking radiance-boosting and antioxidant ingredients. Personally, I like to reach for it first thing and pop it in my handbag for day-time touch-ups (something I'm always in need of, particularly at this time of year).
And Kaufmann herself (if you didn't already know, Kaufmann is a natural-skincare pioneer and someone I turn to often for her skin knowledge) considers Eye Rescue Serum one of her own must-have products.
Your eyes are the most expressive part of the face. The Eye Rescue Serum was created to give the eye area an instant boost and refresh throughout the day, so you always look awake, alert and glowing.
Founder, Susanne Kaufmann
Her top tip? For supercharged results, apply Eye Rescue Serum and follow up with Rejuvenating Eye Cream for reenergising hydration that last all day.
What's more? You can shop some of my favourite Susanne Kaufmann products below and receive a complimentary deluxe miniature Hyaluron Body Gel with all orders over £30.
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Containing a complex of rosehip seed extract that contains vitamin A, broccoli seed oil and allantoin, this high-octane eye cream works to boost cell renewal and collagen production for an impressively radiant and smooth eye area. For really intense results, layer over Eye Rescue Serum.
One of the newer addition to the Susanne Kaufmann offering, this cleansing oil has quickly become my go-to make-up remover. Containing a blend of plant oils rich in vitamin E, it gently removes the day's dirt (along with every trace of make-up), leaving skin suitably soft and soothed.
If you're looking for a party season pick-me-up, this mask is it. Formulated with Uttwiler Spätlauber (a Swiss apple variety), not only does it smell exceptionally fresh, it's also cooling, glow-boosting and invigorating in the best way possible. Tired skin, begone!
I'm a firm believer that no skincare routine is complete without a vitamin C product—and this is one of my favourites out there. As a powerful antioxidant, not only does it boost radiance but it also helps fend off skin-damaging aggressors. What's more, this complex also contains a trio of mushroom extracts for extra nourishment.
This night cream alone would take you to the £200 threshold to qualify for the complimentary Eye Rescue Serum—but I can assure you it's not overpriced. This is one of the most multi-tasking night creams I've ever tried, and it's a great buy if your finances allow for it. With a whole concoction of plant extracts, it helps to deliver ample hydration, boost glow, strengthen the skin barrier and fend off aggressors.
If you're yet to try any products from Susanne Kaufmann, I high recommend starting off with this. Famed for its exceptional bath soaks and oils, Susanne Kaufmann has become a beauty-editor favourite when it comes to body and bath products. This gift set contains a mini trio of Susanne Kaufmann's most luxurious and mind-soothing soaks—it's the ultimate intro to the brand.
I'm yet to meet a beauty editor who doesn't consider this to be the best body cream of all time—and it's a party season saviour. Not only does it smell absolutely glorious (like the most luxurious spa you've ever stepped foot in), it also melts into skin with unparalleled ease, leaving limbs looking supermodel-level radiant.
