I’ve never really been an eye cream person but tried a $20 ‘superfood’ gel – it lightened my dark circles in just 2 days

WHILE I'm definitely a skincare girly, I've never really bothered using eye cream until I started to notice some dark under-eye circles.

For months, I searched for the best solution for my stubborn problem  — and now a new anti-aging addition to my vanity made a difference in a couple of days.

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For years, my regular beauty routine consisted of a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer.

It wasn't until I got older that I realized the importance of hyaluronic acid, retinol, and above all, sunscreen in maintaining a youthful appearance.

As a 28-year-old woman, I started incorporating these into my routine about two years ago, and there was a noticeable difference.

But over the past year, I did notice that I was developing more prominent dark under-eye circles and fine lines.

Thus began my search to find the solution, and Provence Beauty delivered affordable products for $25 and under.

After attending a Provence Beauty event in New York City, I got my hands on a few bestsellers, including the Clearly Pink Clarifying Daily Cleanser, $19.99, and the No Baggage Adaptogen Eye Cream, $19.99.

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There were profound results after just two days of use, and the eye cream is what stood out to me the most.

I've never really been an eye cream person before but now I can't go without it.

In my photos days before use, I noticed that I had dark under-eye circles, and light bags which made me look a bit older.

When I smiled, there were also light creases under my eyes.

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After using it morning and night for two days, I noticed that the dark circles under my eyes were lighter and looked visibly brightened and tighter.

Following several days of use, my eyes also looked more alert and hydrated, especially after AM use, which had to do with the anti-aging caffeine ingredient.

Coffee grounds and other caffeinated substances have been proven to reduce puffiness and under eye dark circles.

It's been an essential ingredient in many DIY beauty masks that several TikTokers swear by.

The Provençal Complex is packed with natural ingredients sourced from the South of France - white mulberry, immortal flower, apricot, pine bark, and plum.

I started with the Provence Beauty cleanser, then used a toner, several serums, and a moisturizer, which is normally my last step but finished with the No Baggage Eye cream as the final step.

The No Baggage Adaptogen Eye Cream includes snow mushroom, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, which are a unique mesh of ingredients but work well together.

Following several days of use, my eyes also looked more alert and hydrated.

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The first thing that caught my attention was the packaging - a medium-sized clear jar that allowed you to see the light pink liquid inside and plain black lettering.

Upon application, I noticed that the No Baggage Eye Cream’s gel-cream formula had a slight cooling effect on the skin, which was refreshing.

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Another element I liked about the products I tried was the laid-out instructions on the order of use, whether as the last step in your skincare routine or the first.

Launched in 2023, the beauty company is actively growing its collection of all-natural products that are a massive steal in price.

SNEAK PEEK

While at the Provence Beauty event, I was also one of the first to try a new product that is live at Ulta stores nationwide starting today.

Makeup fans can have visibly plump and smooth lips with the Soft Bisous Plumping + Smoothing Lip Mask, $12.99.

The brand hopped on the booming lip peptide trend, like Hailey Bieber's Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment, $16.

The moisturizing lip mask is blended with hyaluronic acid and shea butter.

Like the rest of our body, our lips age and produce more visible fine lines over time.

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Thankfully, a special peptide blend in the formula targets fine lines and wrinkles.

The product kept my dry lips moisturized and soothed between bites of tasty chicken and salmon, and it barely budged.

It's a game-changing beauty buy that I'll keep in my purse for a quick swipe on the go when I want my pout to be kissably soft.

Plus, it smells good and that's always a win in my book.

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