This will be debatable but given how many different types of eye creams I’ve tried in my time, to me, the la prairie cellular eye contour cream has to be the BEST eye cream yet. Trust me, I don’t make this statement lightly, given none has worked for me in the past. I’ve just put up with the ordinary (and my eye bags got bigger and darker, and now the fine lines are slowly invading too), until I found this gem.

A colleague recommended the la prairie eye cream to me, claiming its effects are instantaneous and that it’s the best she’s ever, ever tried. Her mom invested in la prairie since she was in her 30’s and apparently she is often referred to as my colleague’s sister than her mom. (fyi – my colleague is roughly 35).

I must confess though, I had my doubts. After all, it is very costly and could magic really exist in a tiny jar from Switzerland? I gave it the benefit of the doubt though and googled for reviews on the product. To my surprise, despite the price, and every review I read talks about its cost, almost everyone said they wouldn’t use any other and that the results were almost immediate. I was almost moved by the level of devotion to this product.

It is also interesting to note that la prairie does have a top-of-line ‘caviar’ line (yes, caviar. I would prefer to eat it but I suppose some likes the caviar nutrition on their skin?!) but few reviews focus on the caviar line, probably because it’s almost inaccessible at its price point and those who can afford it can’t be bothered writing about it. Anyways, my point is that la prairie’s Cellular Eye Contour Cream appears to be their most popular and most classic line of eye cream that has been favoured and adored by many of my peers for many, many years.

Given the wedding is almost upon us, I allowed myself a bit of luxury and justified the purchase by saying I need to look gorgeous on my big day.. (I’ve been doing a lot of justification lately.. ha!) That was 12 days ago. Verdict? ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I am not someone who recommend something that doesn’t work or I have a personal bias towards so trust me, it is miraculous!

Its texture is luscious and it claims to “maintain (one’s) skin’s ideal moisture level, guarding against future dryness and dehydration”, and I really think it does. I noticed a distinct brightness under my eyes the next morning and the area under my eyes has certainly become more supple, the hydration is truly amazing, and even lines have slowly faded away. Honestly, I do not lie. Even Ben noticed!!

But don’t expect it to be wrinkle/fine line free. It’s not botox after all, but if you are after something to brighten your skin, keep the contour of your eyes beautifully moisturised and supple, I think you must, must give la prairie a try. It is expensive, $175! And the jar is tiny, but after using it 24 times (day & night), I’ve barely scratched the surface of the cream. My colleague said a jar lasts around 4-5 months.

No, la prairie doesn’t pay me to write this nor do I get any kind of perks from doing so, I just want to share my amazing find with you. And c’mon, we all need it… some more than others I guess. (Me being the ‘some’!)

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Tags: cellular eye contour cream, la prairie

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