I'm 32 years old and I'm tired. I pretty much constantly feel like I could lie down and take a short nap for approximately eight to 10 hours — and my skin sometimes shows it. I recently started noticing dark circles under my eyes for the first time in my life, and I've spent the last few months searching for the best way to cover them up. I've tried different eye creams and a number of popular concealers, but I didn't fall in love with anything until I tried the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick ($34).
This brand-new product is designed to brighten under the eyes and color-correct dark circles. "The launch of the new Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Sticks has been in the works for a while, and we're so excited to finally introduce it to the public," Ole Henriksen, the founder of the brand, tells POPSUGAR. "We've seen consumers continue to love our Banana Bright+ Eye Crème for its multitude of benefits, such as instant transformation and light color correction, and felt compelled to expand further into the color-correcting category with the launch of the new Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Sticks. Not only does it invigorate undereyes with caffeine, leverage light-reflecting Banana Bright pigments, and prep skin for concealer application, but the sustainably packaged stick formula allows for ease of application and makes for seamless touch-ups on the go."
One of the things that sold me on the Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick fairly quickly was how versatile it is. I've recently started struggling with dark circles, and I've found that on no-makeup days this product is the perfect addition to my routine because it brightens my undereye area in just a few swipes. On the days when I'm really lacking in sleep, I apply the product underneath concealer and it helps cancel out any darkness. It doesn't make my concealer pill, and in my opinion actually helps my makeup stay on my face longer — kind of like a primer.
Plus, I've been using it for almost a month now, and I've started to notice a difference in my undereye brightness. My dark circles seem to be getting lighter, albeit slowly. I'm genuinely excited to continue using this product to see if I can banish my dark circles once and for all.
There are three different shades available, and each one is formulated for specific colors. Prior to purchasing, I would make sure to look closely at your undereye area and figure out the best shade for you. I typically use the shade Banana for my undereye area either with or without concealer, and I use Apricot or Pumpkin for other areas of my body prior to layering concealer on top.
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