From the website:

“Now available in this limited edition offering complete with an elegant tray and silver-tipped applicator, this revolutionary eye treatment helps significantly reduce the look of dark circles and fight the visible signs of aging. Over time, skin regains its clarity and radiance for an ageless and bright-eyed look.”“Three unique forms of La Mer’s famed Miracle Broth^TM hold the secret to this treatment: magnetized hematite and an exclusive marine ferment. Plus, a cooling silver-tipped applicator immediately improves micro-circulation.”

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WHAT:

Marcelle Essentials 1st Wrinkles Eye Contour Cream

THE PROMISE:

From the website:

“Prevent the first signs of aging with this ultra-light and non-sticky cream that penetrates skin instantly; allowing you to apply your make-up immediately.”

“Enriched with high performance ingredients, this unique care will increase micro-circulation, reducing puffiness and dark circles. It deeply moisturizes and protects the delicate eye contour area.”

PRICE:

$27.50 CAD for 15 ml

PROS:

An eye cream that does it all! Hypo-allergenic and perfume free. Affordable price

CONS:

The light texture might not be suited for really dry skin. The pump also dispenses a little too much per application and you end up getting more than you need. With eye cream, I find that a very little amount is suffice.

THE VERDICT:

This is a good start-up cream that battles the first signs of aging for people who want to kick start their skin care routine. The cream provides  hydration (it got rid of my dry lines   and combats fine lines, puffiness and dark circles. I don’t think that this cream will cure everything but as a basic eye cream, I think that this is a very good choice. It has a gel-cream texture so this is suitable for people with normal and combination skin.

4/5 ****

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The Cheap Girl Contest: Win an Essentials 1st Wrinkles Eye Contour Cream

The fabulous people at Marcelle is giving away an Essentials 1st Wrinkles Eye Cream to one lucky reader. Simply leave a comment below about your favourite Marcelle product or your favourite budget beauty tip.  This contest is open until December 17, 2009 to all Canadian residents. The winner will be contacted via email.

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P.S A special thank you to Isabel for the contest!