Afternoon beauty fix: Remedy red and puffy eyelids stat

By Rebecca Perrin | October 3rd, 2011 | 2:00 pm

I think I’ve had an allergic reaction to makeup because my eyelids are red, puffy, and peeling. How can I remedy my suffering skin fast?
Double, double, toil, and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble. No, just joking—witchcraftery will not be necessary to fix your agitated eyes, though we do recommend finding a potion that includes Butcher’s Broom, an ingredient which sounds reminiscent of black dresses and toads. Also known as Ruscus aculeatus, Butcher’s Broom is a leafy green plant rich in bioflavanoids, which sooth sore skin and reduce water retention and swelling. Find it in Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye cream ($38, kiehls.ca), along with evening primrose oil and lavender to rehydrate skin—and magically reduce fine lines and wrinkles too.

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