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Jul 2024
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Does 'The Unicorn' Of Eye Creams Exist?

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About this episode

Today we're talking about the multi-vitamin serums that everyone will love (from your 18-year-old niece to your nan.)

And, we need to talk about eye creams. Is it possible to find one that's gentle, effective and doesn't cost the earth? They're a rare breed but we've rounded up our favourites. 

Plus, you need to try Kelly's hack for using retinol, even if you've got super sensitive skin.

LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

Listen to our Spendy Savey episode where Kelly mentions her favourite eye colour corrector here.

Paula's Choice Super Antioxidant Serum $65

Natio Aromatherapy Multi-Vitamin All Day Serum $22.95

kit (F)A.C.E Serum $40

RAWKANVAS Vibrance: Rejuvenating Multi-Vitamin Serum $59

James Cosmetics The Eraser Eye Mask $35

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG $14.60

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Anti-Ageing Eye Cream $39.99

Bondi Sands Eye Spy Vitamin C Eye Cream $17.95

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles $22.99

Inoxxa Dark Circles Under Eye Concealer $24.95

Chi Chi Hide All Sins Concealer $19.95

Smashbox Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector $55

Little One's Baby Wipes Hand & Face $1.80

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Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell

Producer: Cassie Merritt 

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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