Night Eye Treatments:
philosophy miracle worker miraculous anti-aging eye cream
& Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye

Sleep. It does wonders for the mind, body, and soul. It's also the most important time to care for your skin. I spend more time researching and trying out eye creams and treatments than any other skincare product, particularly night treatments. Because the skin around our eyes is the thinnest and most delicate on our bodies, it shows signs of aging and is the most wrinkle-prone area we have. That said, a combination of those hard facts and some women I've seen who look far older than their age have solidified my commitment not only to overall skincare, but to keeping my eye area as nurtured and nourished as possible. What better time to layer up and generously apply products than before sleep?

I never thought I'd use or give kudos to philosophy products, as they generally haven't wowed me. I'd been interested in eye treatments with Retinol, and had been disappointed with other brands I've recently tried. This particular product contains "a proprietary Retinol blend, peptides, antioxidants and moisture." The reviews I'd read were overwhelmingly positive, so I decided to try it for myself. Along with the claim that "the signs of aging are visibly reduced, giving the eye a firmer, smoother appearance," I intended to use it as my first line of defense- under my go-to night treatment. I should note that this product can be used both morning and night, but I reserve it for nighttime application. I love the pump container, which keeps germs at bay. I use about two pumps and smooth over my entire eye area, including both the interior and exterior corners, the full under-eye area, and between and immediately above my brows. It has a gel-like texture that feels soft and gentle during application. I haven't experienced any negative reactions, and have noticed drastic improvements to fine lines, the dreaded line between the brows, and improved overall hydration. Kudos, philosophy!

Nighttime eye creams don't easily wow me. My expectations are generally rather elevated, and admittedly often unrealistic. Estée Lauder is another brand I used to snub in favor of either newer or luxury brands. I'd tried Advanced Night Repair Eye and quite liked it. But I felt there must be something better out there, for what I now realize are unfounded reasons. I used everything from La Mer to La Prairie, and pretty much everything in-between. Yet I found myself consistently returning to Advanced Night Repair Eye. The accolades from high-end fashion magazines to skincare gurus are impressive, and I allowed myself to experience and revel in the product's well documented benefits. The jar comes with a flat spoon applicator, keeping the product germ-free. I like to layer this gel-like treatment over philosophy miracle worker eye, but I also use this product on its own every other night. It manages to feel rich and refreshing at once, and smooths onto my delicate eye skin like a dream. I'm currently testing another brand of skincare, and this is the product I miss the most. Three more weeks! This miracle product has rid my eye area of small, set-in wrinkles I thought were here to stay. Well, I no longer have those wrinkles. I won't go without it again. This relationship is going the distance, and I foresee a bright, youthful future together. What can I say? It's true love. 

My verdict? Both products are purposeful, effective, and reasonably priced. If I had to pick only one, it would be Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye. But both together are an unbeatable match, and defy aging. Sold. 

- philosophy 'miracle worker' miraculous anti-aging eye cream is $65 for 0.5 oz. 

- Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye is $52 for 0.5 oz. 

Both are available at Nordstrom.