Plus, I've been using it for almost a month now, and I've started to notice a difference in my under-eye 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. that is, or may reasonably be considered to be submitted in extreme volumes and as such be deemed as ‘spam’; Rodial is for the busy, modern individual looking for simple but strongly effective skincare and makeup formulations that will make a difference. Through their innovations, the brand has changed the beauty industry and wants you to be part of this change. Why SpaceNK Loves

So, contrary to the name of this eye cream, banana is not one of its ingredients; the name is inspired by banana powder, a yellow-tinted powder that makeup artists use to brighten and color-correct dull skin. With a warm, yellow undertone, it's ideal for brightening and colour correcting under eye dark circles with light coverage and can be used on top of a full coverage concealer to add greater luminosity to the skin. Formulated with caffeine to depuff the eye area, antioxidant-rich vitamin C and vitamin E to condition and soothe, and light-reflecting pigments to illuminate.One of my non-negotiable make-up steps is concealer right on the inner corner of my eye. I loathe seeing that big chunk of darkness which, yes, is worse if I’ve not slept enough or haven’t been drinking enough water, but is pretty much always there whatever I do. But while the original formula was an immediate beauty bag staple for me, there were reports from those with more sensitive skin that the formula caused irritation and allergic reaction. Ole Henriksen could have continued to reap the benefits of chart-topping sales of Banana Bright despite the complaints and recent innovations in vitamin C—but instead, the brand sprung into action to reformulate a more effective, gentler, fragrance-free iteration.

One common question is if banana powder should be applied before or after foundation—and the answer is after. In fact, banana setting powder should be used after foundation and concealer. So, the next step in your routine should be to apply foundation. Use the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Foundation Blender to buff out the L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation, Lightweight, building the formula to your desired level of coverage. Step #3. Reach For Concealer Aqua (Water), Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Sodium Citrate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Cera Alba (Beeswax), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Caffeine, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Escin, Methicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 75470 (Carmine). I was already a huge fan of the original Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Cream, so I was dubious when I heard that the formula had been supposedly upgraded to include real gold. Honestly? I couldn’t give two hoots whether my eye cream includes a precious metal and still can’t really understand the reason behind this, but a triple vitamin c complex and a promise to brighten, boost elasticity and revive tired eyes I can get behind. Especially as I have a 3-year-old and an 8-month-old who both apparently hate sleep. As someone who's had serious dark under-eye circles since I was a kid, I'd been on the hunt for a brightening eye cream (that actually works) for years before I discovered the original Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème. It's the top-selling eye cream at Sephora and a Byrdie go-to for reducing the appearance of dark circles—plus, Kim Kardashian is reportedly a fan. It earned a permanent place in my routine the moment I applied it to my skin. Banana powder is a setting powder that was originally created and solely used by makeup artists, which is why the two often go hand in hand. It gets its name from the slight yellow tint the powder has, as opposed to the more commonly used translucent and skin tone-specific colored setting powders that you may already have in your makeup bag. What Is Banana Powder Used For?

Next, apply concealer (we recommend the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer Waterproof, Full Coverage) to any blemishes and imperfections you still feel are noticeable. If you plan to bake your makeup, apply a concealer in a color that’s one to two shades lighter than your skin tone in upside-down triangles under your eyes. Make sure to buff and blend the triangles so there are no harsh lines. Step #4. Dust On Banana Powder