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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

VIICode O₂M Oxygen Eye Mask For All Night Review


I recently received the VIICode O₂M Oxygen Eye Mask For All Night to try. I was pretty excited as I've suffered from a lifetime of undereye bags and puffiness. I have been advised by many Doctors that the only way to treat my under-eye bags is through surgery. Since I'm very leary of this type of surgery, I'm always trying out products in the hopes that I will find some that actually help reduce my under-eye bags. Unfortunately, It's a difficult area to treat and most products leave me disappointed. However, I stayed hopeful and I was very surprised at my results with VIICode's Eye Masks!

VIIcode oxygen eye mask (VIIcode pronounce 'vee too code') For All Night is intended for use at night time as the name implies. 

About the Brand:
The Victor family boasts a rich skincare history dating back over 200 years. Today, their products have been further enhanced using modern scientific research technology. All rare plant ingredients used are hand-selected with care, direct from nature. Each skincare product is made using natural, safe and premium quality ingredients to deliver the most incredible results.


Contains Rare Plant Ingredients - VIIcode’s specific eye patch contains rare plant ingredients, like Ecological Oxygen Plant Extraction from the rare plant Vadaniya – directly from the Alps, along with marigold, welwitschia mirabilis ,revitalizing fern, sargassum pallidum.

Claims to: take years off your appearance by reducing dark circles, puffiness, fine lines and bags, even after the initial application. 



Usage tips:
1) There are 6 treatments/box and you can use 3 treatments/week or whenever you need a quick fix!
2) For best results, use the masks 6-8 hours while sleeping. If you feel uncomfortable sleeping with the masks on, wear them 2-4 hours during the day or before bed.
3) Make sure skin is clean, dry and free of any creams or serums so that the mask can adhere better to the skin.



Each treatment is individually packaged and sealed so your next treatment is always fresh and they can be taken on the go.



I decided to try these out on a night when I was suffering from a migraine and needed a little TLC.

After washing and drying my face, I peeled off the protective film from each eye patch and placed them on my under-eye area. As directed, I gently massaged the eye masks from inner to outer corner for 2 minutes. Then I left the eye masks on while I watched TV and relaxed for the evening. I knew I probably wouldn't sleep in them due to my insomnia, so I gave myself enough time to keep them on for a few hours.

It didn't take long to get used to wearing the eye masks. After a few minutes, I forgot they were even there. I was also able to wear glasses over top of them without any issues.

Note: all photos are makeup-free and unaltered

As you can see from my makeup-free before picture, I have pretty obvious under-eye puffiness. In my case it's hereditary and it's very difficult to treat with products. The fact that I was suffering from a migraine on this day probably made the issue worse.


The above photo was taken at night right after applying my eye masks. I proceeded to settle down for the night and stream some of my favourite shows while wearing the masks. 

After photo taken the next morning after one treatment

I ended up wearing the masks for 3 hours on this night. You can sleep in them but they don't recommend wearing them for more than 8 hours. I gently peeled the masks off after 3 hours and followed up with my regular skincare routine.

unaltered, makeup-free photos

As you can see from my before and after photos, there is quite a big difference in the appearance of my undereye bags, the smoothness and clarity of my skin, and even diminished lines. I was extremely happy with the results and very pleasantly surprised. 

In the after photos, I was on day 2 of my migraine yet I looked more rested, even though I really wasn't. However, I will say that the whole treatment experience at night time was very relaxing as I find with most masks. A little self-care can go a long way, especially when you have products that deliver results like VIICode eye masks. 

I am definitely looking forward to more treatments with these masks. They would be perfect to use before a special event or anytime you need to look and feel your absolute best. And thanks to their portability, you can take them with you anywhere you go. It always makes me happy when I find a product that really lives up to its claims!


What a great gift or stocking stuffer these would make, too!

Learn more and purchase VIICode Eye Masks here.

Happy masking! 👀



A collaboration with VII code. This post contains affiliate links. 
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Sunday, December 22, 2019

Best Affordable Eye Creams for Aging, Hooded Eyes!

I suffer from naturally hooded eyes and with aging and gravity setting in, they just get more and more hooded with time. The skin around my eyes has also become drier with age, so I look for eye creams that will target both of these issues. I do have crows feet and some wrinkling but they don't bother me as much as the dryness and hooding.

I've tried tons of eye creams from high-end to drugstore and the two that I'm sharing in this post have given me the best results in terms of targeting these issues, especially the hooding and they are both affordable!



Olay Ultimate Eye Cream For Dark Circles, Wrinkles and Puffiness 13ml / $26.99

This is the pricier of the two but it is more accessible as you can pick it up at any drugstore. Honestly, this one and the next one that I'll talk about do the same thing for my eyes which is why I'm sharing both. They both hydrate the dry skin around my eyes which helps reduce the appearance of my lines, but more importantly to me, they both help reduce the droop of my upper eyelids. However, with both creams, the effect is temporary. I have yet to find an eye cream that reduces the hooding/drooping permanently.

The one thing that I don't find these help with much is the puffiness underneath my eyes. I have yet to find an eye cream that makes a noticeable difference in my undereye bags. I was told by a plastic surgeon that surgery to remove the pockets of fat is the only way.

From Olay:
Ultimate Eye Cream fights wrinkles, puffy eyes and dark circles in an instant.Get the Eye Cream without paying 2x as much – for dark circles and wrinkles.3-in-1 Decircler, DeWrinkler and DePuffer instantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.Contains Olay’s colour-correcting technology, which acts as a touch of concealer.Powerful formula, supercharged with peptides and vitamins.Formula quickly blends with all skin tones.1 jar, 15 ml.



Home Health Goji Berry Eye Cream 1oz / $13

I've been using this eye cream on and off for so long, I remember when it was a whopping $7 per jar! This eye cream gives me the same effects as the Olay one above. It hydrates my eyes and temporarily improves the drooping of my upper eyelids. Neither one helps with my undereye bags/puffiness in a noticeable way.

The biggest differences between the two are that the Home Health one is 1 oz vs. 13ml for Olay. The Home Health one is made with natural ingredients and is cruelty-free, and the olay one is not natural and is not cruelty-free. The only other difference I have been able to think of is the accessibility. I have never seen Home Health's products in stores, so I have to buy it online.

From Home Health:
  • With Organic Arnica and Vitamin K
  • Paraben-Free
  • Fragrance-Free
  • Anti-Aging Hydration Formula
Inspired by the powerful antioxidant protection of the exotic goji berry, Goji Berry Eye Cream represents a breakthrough in anti-aging eye care wellness. We combined the nutrient-rich goji berry [Himalayan Lycium Berry] with specially selected moisturizing and health-promoting skincare ingredients including organic arnica and vitamin K, well-known for reducing swelling around eyes and soothing away puffiness. Use daily to protect, hydrate and improve firmness of the delicate skin surrounding the eyes for a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance. Non-greasy. Absorbs quickly.




Bottom line:
Both of these eye creams are fantastic at helping with my dry, aging, and hooded eyes and I get the same effect from both, so you cannot go wrong with either one. If natural and cruelty-free are priorities for you, then Home Health's Goji Berry is the way to go, plus it's cheaper and you get much more product.

Let me know what your favorite eye cream is in the comments. 💗


Happy Holidays, everyone! 🎄



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Saturday, September 24, 2016

Olay Ultimate Eye Cream Review | BzzAgent #olayeyes


Happy Fall, everyone! For the first time in my life, I'm actually glad that summer is over and the cooler weather is here! Was it just me or was this summer a hot one!?

Today's post is all about the eyes and a product by Olay that I am testing out.

I was very fortunate to get the opportunity to test out Olay's Ultimate Eye Cream through BzzAgent.

This eye cream is supposed to tackle multiple eye issues, including dark circles, wrinkles, and puffiness. Since I have all 3 issues I was a good candidate for this product.

From Olay's website: 
"Ultimate Eye Cream fights wrinkles, puffy eyes and dark circles in an instant. Get the Eye Cream without paying 2x as much – for dark circles and wrinkles. 3-in-1 Decircler, DeWrinkler and DePuffer instantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Contains Olay’s colour-correcting technology, which acts as a touch of concealer. The powerful formula, supercharged with peptides and vitamins. Formula quickly blends with all skin tones." 13 ml.

How it Works:
"Supercharged with peptides and vitamins, it renews skin’s surface over time and reduces puffiness by massaging onto the skin. Formulated with Olay's colour-correcting technology, it acts as a touch of concealer that matches all skin tones."

Ingredients:
Water, Vinyl Dimethicone/ Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Niacin Amide, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylparaben, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethiconol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides. 


The product is a salmon colour but blends out so there is no colour detectable. There is no scent and it is very emollient and moisturizing. 


I used the product for two weeks in the photo below. I am not wearing anything but Olay's Ultimate Eye Cream in the before and after photo, no makeup or anything as I wanted the effects that I experience to be clear. As you can see, the product helped a lot with the hooding on my eyes but not so much with the under-eye bags/puffs. I also noticed a significant reduction in the depth of my crows feet (which only appear when I smile).

I'd like to see the long-term effects as the lift to my upper eye hooding seems to be a temporary effect for now.

I am very happy with the effects and how moisturizing this product is. You only need the tiniest amount for each eye so the 13ml tub will last for a long time.

Top: before / Bottom: after

Olay has a great range of eye products to choose from depending on your concerns, so there is something for everyone. I would also love to try the Eye Lifting Serum!

Olay Eye Collection includes:
  • Olay® Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream is a 3-in-1 treatment that instantly evens and brightens skin, correcting the look of wrinkles and reducing puffy eye bags, giving you eyes that glow.
  • Olay® Eyes Illuminating Eye Cream reduces tired-looking eyes and dark circles illuminating a brightened, luminous glow.
  • Olay® Eyes De-Puffing Eye Roller de-puffs tired-looking and swollen eyes with a gentle massage roller to reflect tight, awakened eyes.
  • Olay® Eyes Pro-Retinol Eye Treatment decreases deep-set wrinkles around the eyes, to exfoliate, renew and help unfold wrinkles, making them shorter and less deep. It’s great for crows’s feet, the forehead and other deep-set wrinkles.
  • Olay® Eyes Lifting Serum treats sagging skin on eyelids and around the eyes, reflecting a firmer, lifted, younger eye look.
You can get more information on products by visiting Olay's website, linked HERE.

I received this product free for review through BzzAgent.

All opinions are honest and my own.

#gotitfree #olayeyes

Have a great weekend!


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