Top tips to soothe tired, strained and dry eyes from phone use
WE spend three hours daily scrolling through our phones, amounting to 46 days a year, a study by contact lens retailer Lenstore found. Today I look at ways to help tired, strained or dry eyes, while our Beauty Editor tests brightening concealers. HEALTH: with Jane Atkinson COMPRESS – Specsavers has just introduced an antibacterial dry-eye […]
WE spend three hours daily scrolling through our phones, amounting to 46 days a year, a study by contact lens retailer Lenstore found.
Today I look at ways to help tired, strained or dry eyes, while our Beauty Editor tests brightening concealers.
HEALTH: with Jane Atkinson
COMPRESS – Specsavers has just introduced an antibacterial dry-eye compress to alleviate symptoms of dry eyes, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and blepharitis.
You either put it in the microwave or freezer depending on what you want it to do.
Even if you don’t have dry eyes, I loved how relaxing this is.
It can be used up to 200 times and can help with hay fever, inflammation, headaches and migraines.
£8.99, specsavers.co.uk.
VITAMINS – These daily multivitamins from MTHK were developed by ophthalmologists at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
They look after your eyes in the long term and help with dry eyes and eye strain.
Contains lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants found in your retina, plus vitamin C to reduce the risk of cataracts.
Also, there are zinc and vitamins B2, B6, B9, B12 and E, which all help look after and maintain our vision.
Plus, the superfruit maqui berry is added, helping your eyes produce tears and easing the symptoms of dry eyes.
£29.99 for a month’s supply, mthk.com/p/vitamins.
BOOZE BAN – Dry January is good for your immune system, sleep patterns, energy levels and can improve the condition of your eyes and vision, say experts at Bayfields Opticians & Audiologists.
Dehydration after boozing can cause bloodshot, puffy or dry eyes.
More than three drinks a day can increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which affects focus.
Try the new alcohol-free Italian aperitif Crodino, which is healthy and has a bittersweet orange flavour.
Around £5.99 for a pack of three 175ml bottles, crodino.com.
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BEAUTY: with Tara Ledden
BUDGET – Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken five-in-one concealer (£9.99 for 8ml, boots.com).
I am a long-standing fan of Revlon’s ColorStay foundation, so I had high hopes for this new skincare-infused concealer.
I was wary of the sponge tip, as they can get clogged with product and feel grimy.
But luckily it is antimicrobial.
The coverage is great and it easily camouflaged my dark circles – plus the caffeine and vitamin C ingredients will help improve puffiness and discolouration long-term.
However, I found it settled into the creases under my eye.
MID – Sculpted by Aimee Connolly Brighten Up concealer (£15 for 7ml, boots.com).
I was surprised by how lightweight this creamy concealer created by Irish make-up artist Aimee Connolly is.
It brightened shadows and neutralised the blue tones in my under-eye bags, as well as the veins on my eyelids, without being heavy or cakey.
It didn’t crease or collect around my eyes, which is often a problem, and the ultra-fine brightening pearl particles brightened the area without looking shimmery.
You couldn’t even tell it was there.
This has fast become my go-to concealer.
LUXURY – IT Cosmetics Bye Bye under eye illumination concealer (£25 for 12ml, feelunique.com).
You need the tiniest amount, so it will last ages.
While the nozzle dispenser is definitely more hygienic than a sponge, I found it hard to get out the right amount and often ended up with too much.
The formula is intensely pigmented so erased any sign of fatigue from my face.
It is slightly too thick for everyday use but would be great for special occasions or long days when you don’t want to reapply make-up, as it stays put.