As excited as we are for spring to finally be on its way, there’s one thing we’re not looking forward to quite as much – allergy season. For those of you who struggle with things like hayfever and pollen allergies or skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, you’ll be all too familiar with the dry, itchy and irritated eyes that come with them, and trying to find something that soothes them can be almost impossible.
However, shoppers have been raving about SVR PALPEBRAL Ultra-Soothing Eye Cream, £16.49 here, calling it a ‘miracle’ for helping calm their dry, irritated eyes after just one use. The soothing cream helps reduce soreness and dryness almost instantly and is exactly what your irritated eyelids have been looking for.
Anyone who has struggled with conditions like eczema or psoriasis or has experienced the painful effects that allergies can have on the sensitive skin around your eyelids knows all too well the struggle of finding something that works. You also have to contend with the battle between wearing and removing makeup, or going without for months on end.
Whilst most creams may hydrate the skin, but leave your eyes watering and stinging, or else are too greasy to safely wear around your eyes, the SVR cream is specially designed for dry, hypersensitive, itchy, flaky eyelids, especially those that are prone to conditions like eczema, psoriasis and blepharitis. A great gentle alternative to steroids or cortisols, it doesn’t thin the already delicate skin around your eyes and helps soothe and repair the skin without being too harsh.
The brand describes itself as ‘prescription skincare without the prescription’ and has medical-grade formulas that are packed full of highly efficacious concentrated actives and natural ingredients, with no harsh or artificial ingredients. It’s also safe for all skin types, from sensitive and reactive to children aged 3 years upwards, so you know it’s going to be gentle on even the sorest of eyelids.
Shoppers have also been raving about the SVR eye cream, saying: “Wish I'd know about this sooner! Really want to try other SVR products now. Totally effective on my dry, sore eyelids and lower eyelid area even used before sleep. Felt a difference after first use. After days saw a massive improvement. Easy to dot onto the eye area. Particularly valuable this time of year when the central heating is wreaking havoc. No irritation and saw a difference straight away. I can reapply regularly – this cream has been a godsend.”
Another wrote: “I quite often have problems with dry and itchy eyelids. This cream is what helps me the most and super fast. It's also very light and seems like it's getting dry straight away so you can easily put makeup on it and it will still do an amazing job.”
Whilst a third raved: “I can’t believe how amazing this product is. I’ve suffered from flaky, itching and sore skin on my eyelids and also under my eyes for around 4 months. I’ve spent a fortune on creams and visited opticians. I’ve not been able to wear eye makeup at all. I bought this, used it 3 times (yes, one and a half days!) and the area is now soft, smooth, non-flaky and not sore. It’s a miracle and worth every penny.”
If you’re after a similar affordable product, Simple’s Kind To Skin Soothing Eye Balm for sensitive skin, £5 here, which helps soothe tired, sore and irritated eyes whilst also helping to brighten the area. Its ingredients list is full of simple, natural ingredients, and Boots shoppers have been raving about how well it works to soothe their eyes.
“Used this for the first time as my face has become irritated for some reason. It’s just simple and lovely,” said one, whilst another wrote: “This is a great eye cream at a really reasonable price. I had some really sensitive skin around my eyes and everything seemed to be aggravating it but this cream has soothed things and it’s very calming. Now my skin around my eyes has recovered and feels soft again. It did take a few days to see the difference though.”