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Really, the Creami uses technology that was previously only available in a very expensive and not-widely available machine called the Pacojet. Both the Creami and the Pacojet have a bit attached to a blade, which spins as it slowly moves into the frozen block of liquid. Essentially, the blade drills into the ice, shaving off fine pieces and whipping them together until the whole thing forms a creamy texture. The Pacojet was used in restaurants a lot during the molecular gastronomy era, with the idea that it could offer sorbets and ice creams with more pure produce flavor, since you could make the frozen dessert straight from the fruit itself, withe fewer added base ingredients.
I can't function unless I've had eight hours of sleep. Seriously, if I get seven hours or less I wake up feeling absolutely exhausted, so I always make sure to get an early night (fun, I know). That being said, no matter how much sleep I get, I never fail to wake up with dark circles under my eyes. They've never really bothered me much as let's face it, we all get them, however after a busy start to the year, I've noticed my under eyes looking even more tired than usual.
As someone who works in the beauty industry, I'm lucky enough to have access to some of the most sought-after skincare products on the market, and there's one eye cream that people rave about seemingly constantly for its ability to diminish dark circles. I'm talking about Origins
I'm sure you've come across this bright orange pot before, as this eye cream is loved by many, so I was very excited when I saw one waiting for me on my desk. It's my job to separate the good from the bad when it comes to beauty and to inform you whether a product really lives up to its hype. Seeing as this eye cream isn't cheap for a small pot, I was keen to know whether it would make a difference to my under-eye area. Of course, there's only one way to find out, so I put the product through its paces and detailed my findings below. Keep on scrolling to read how I got on.
First things first, what makes this eye cream so great? Well, it's all in the formula. The product contains a combination of ingredients including vitamin C to brighten, niacinamide to hydrate and caffeine to depuff the under-eye area, meaning those tired-looking eyes don't stand a chance. Not only that but the eye cream is available in two different tones (cool and warm), to help illuminate the skin. The cream itself is lightweight enough to wear under makeup so it makes for a great addition to your morning skincare routine, but you can also use it in the evening for an extra boost before bed.
The first thing I noticed when applying this eye cream was how lightweight it felt on the skin. In fact, I'd say that it's more like a cream-gel hybrid, which really does make it ideal for wearing under makeup. That being said, if you like a thicker, super-hydrating product, then this might not be for you. What I like to do is apply this in the morning and then go for more of a hydrating product at night to get the best of both worlds.
I went for the cool shade as I have quite fair skin, and after applying a small amount with my ring finger, I was immediately impressed by how much brighter my dark circles looked. The consistency also felt super refreshing on the skin and my under-eye area was less puffy afterwards. I don't know if the camera is doing it justice, but just one application made me look a whole lot more awake than I actually felt.
So, would I recommend this eye cream? In short, yes. If you're looking for a quick and simple way to awaken your eye area in the morning, then I'd definitely suggest giving this a go. Although I've not been using it for long enough to see the long-term benefits, it's become an easy step in my morning routine that immediately adds luminosity to my skin. However, if you're wondering whether it gets rid of dark circles, then the answer would be no.
Given my line of work, I'm cynical about whether any product will ever fully eliminate dark circles, but this one definitely helps make them look a whole lot brighter. I still make sure to use an under-eye corrector and a little bit of concealer on days when I feel like wearing makeup, but this cream makes my under-eye area look a lot more radiant. As mentioned above, it's not the most hydrating option in my opinion, so if your main concern is dry skin, then I'd recommend going for one with a slightly thicker consistency.
Pros: Lightweight consistency, easy to apply, refreshing on the skin and makes the under-eye area look more awake.
Cons: Not massively hydrating and more of an investment for an eye cream.
Another eye cream heralded for its awakening properties is Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crme. With vitamin C, shea and jojoba seed oils, not only will your eye area look brighter, but it will feel super nourished too.
French skincare favourite Caudalie has created a luxurious eye cream that hydrates and colour-corrects the under eyes, so you can say goodbye to dark circles. It also comes with a cooling, ceramic applicator which makes using this in the morning feel so refreshing.
If you really want to treat yourself, Murad's luxury eye cream is infused with light-reflecting micro minerals that work to illuminate the under-eye area. It doesn't stop there, as the formula also contains
vitamin C and red and brown algae extracts to brighten and soothe. Dark circles and puffiness, be gone.
Grace Lindsay is the junior beauty editor at Who What Wear UK. At the age of 18 she decided to train as a makeup artist before going on to study english and media at Goldsmiths University. It was during that time that she explored her love for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up based in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her love for all things beauty continued to grow. As Who What Wear UK's junior beauty editor, she covers everything from the latest hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season. "}), " -0-10/js/authorBio.js"); } else console.error('%c FTE ','background: #9306F9; color: #ffffff','no lazy slice hydration function available'); Grace LindsaySocial Links NavigationJunior Beauty EditorGrace Lindsay is the junior beauty editor at Who What Wear UK. At the age of 18 she decided to train as a makeup artist before going on to study english and media at Goldsmiths University. It was during that time that she explored her love for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up based in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her love for all things beauty continued to grow.
If you have the budget and the space, the Whynter ICM-201SB and the Whynter ICM-15LS are two also-great options. Both are self-cooling compressor models, so you can churn out batch after batch of ice cream with no overnight prep needed.
Both Whynter models make exceptionally creamy ice cream with ease. Compressor models like these two freeze more steadily than the Cuisinart ICE-21 (which gradually gets warmer). And their paddles spin more rapidly, creating smaller, less detectable ice crystals.
But if you like denser, chewier ice cream, the ICM-15LS may be a better choice for you. This model also performed the best overall in our non-dairy tests, producing ice cream with a good, chewy texture and minimal ice.
But if you want or need to have more control over what goes into your frozen treats, getting an ice cream maker could be especially worthwhile. When you have an ice cream maker at home, you can fine-tune ingredients to fit any dietary restrictions or flavor preferences. (We test these machines with non-dairy recipes, too.)
Both freezing methods have their merits. Bowl insert machines are lighter, smaller, and more affordable; compressor machines can churn out smoother, fluffier batches, one after another, without someone having to freeze a bowl.
Freezing speed: The faster the freeze, the less time there is for large ice crystals to form. Plus, we think most people will be more likely to use a machine that works quicker, since there are already wait times baked into the process of making ice cream. Our picks froze to soft-serve consistency in 20 to 40 minutes.
Ease of use: We favored ice cream makers with simple interfaces and little room for error. Operating all of our picks can be as easy as dumping in your base and turning on the machine.
To test the ice cream makers, in each machine we churned a vanilla custard base, a vegan cocoa-butter and coconut-cream base, and an eggless, Philly-style base. We made note of the churn time and calculated overrun for each batch. Overrun is a measurement of how much air has been added into an ice cream base in the process of freezing and churning. An ice cream with high overrun is typically fluffier, and one with low overrun tends to be denser.
The Cuisinart ICE-21 has been one of our favorite ice cream makers for years. Recommended by an impressive list of ice cream professionals, the ICE-21 is simple and fun to use, and it makes great homemade ice cream with very little fuss. It comes in white, red, and pink.
Great texture: The ICE-21 makes dense, creamy, slightly chewy ice cream, and with a bit of practice and recipe testing, you can create a divinely smooth frozen dessert. In our tests, ice cream from the ICE-21 was creamy, pleasantly dense, and nicely chewy, and even our troubled vegan base came out only slightly icy.
Easy to use: With just one switch (to turn the machine on and off) and a lightweight base, the ICE-21 is simple to set up: Place the frozen bowl on the base, insert the plastic dasher into the bowl, and place the plastic cover over the whole setup. Flip on the switch, and then pour in your base.
Roomy opening for ingredients: The ICE-21 has a wide opening, so you can pause and taste or easily add mix-ins. Most other machines have closed lids, with small slot openings that are barely wide enough to fit a spoon. By contrast, this machine has an open-top design, with a generous, 3-inch hole that you can reach or pour into.
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