I had lunch with three of my favorite girlfriends yesterday and one of the girls said she felt tired because she'd been out late the night before. She asked us if we could see her dark circles but as far as I could tell, she looked well rested. I mean, let's be honest here, after a certain age (over 25) anyone who doesn't get a good night sleep will look haggardly but she looked the picture of health with glowing skin and bright blue eyes (I guess it helps that she's blond and gorgeous but we'll get to that later). She then pulled out a tube of Natura Bisse's Eye Illuminate and said, "You've got to try this, it's the latest from Natura Bisse. I was looking so tired but I put this on right before lunch!" Of course I grabbed it and started swiping it on the back of my hand and dabbed it under my eyes right at the table. It is the most subtle golden hue that disappears into your skin and leaves a glowing sheen that deflects light away from your unsightly dark circles. I was really impressed with how it blended into my skin and I like the gel consistency, I especially liked the fact that it is made with botanical products. It's meant to be used over your make up so you can keep it with you all day long to stay refreshed.
Needless to say, I am now in posession of that tube and will be carrying it with me everyday. It's so new that I can't even find a photo of it online so I had to snap a photo of the tube I took from my friend. I really LOVE Natura Bisse's line of products, it is really one of the best skincare companies in the world (if not the best). This is a company that has been owned by the same family since day ONE and they have never advertised! I have nothing against cosmetic giants but at the same time I am always suspicious of how much of my money is spent towards paying the salary of celebrity spokesmodels and how much of it is really going into skin research. With Natura Bisse I feel like I am getting my money's worth. Check with the Natura Bisse counter at your local Neiman Marcus for this must have item.
Do you know the retail cost of this? I am using the Chanel undereye cream and I love it, but I would be willing to try something else.
I have not heard of this skincare brand until Beauty Snob. And my interest is piqued! Especially since I am fair and have large eyes (for an Asian) and the dark circles and crows feet really show (so you could imagine how panda-like on bad days).
Over the years, I have gone through the likes of Shiseido, Clarins, Estee Lauder, Clinique, you name it since my school days. And I always have the same suspicion like you on the large cosmetic giants. Although I am quite happy with my blessed good skin genes and Dermalogica/La Prairie, I am really excited about this brand and eagerly looking forward to becoming more "luminous".
I LOVE Natura Bisse from Barcelona. This company creates the most transforming skin care products. Personally, I love their diamond line of skin care. I won a little tube of the Diamond Ice Lift Transepidermal DNA Cryo-Mask in a gift bag last JUNE and since then, I've been HOOKED. The products are very expensive, but SO worth the splurge. You can also find these products at Bergdoff Goodman stores and on-line. Also, Natura Bisse products are available at Blissworld.com
thank you! this might not yet be my holy grail for undereye creams but it is good to know what's out there. now i am looking to see what Natura Bisse DIAMOND BIO-LIFT Eye contour Cream can do for me. i'll try to get hold of a sample first.
so how does eye illuminate compare to ysl's touche eclat? i'm using touche eclat now, but am always looking for more ways to brighten my eyes now that i'm a new mom who gets very little sleep.
I just discovered your site and love it! Have you heard of or tried Lifecell skin cream for eyes? Just wondering if its as good as it sounds.