8.21.2015

Beauty Quick Tip For Fine Lines

Hey you! We made it to Friday. I'm still in denial because this week was so long. I'm also in denial on the new fine lines that have decided to take up residence on my face. Maybe it's my age, maybe it's the stress of this year, or maybe I'm the only one who notices it, but I am not feeling those fine lines.

But I have been doing something the past few months that has been working on them and it was a bit of an accident.

I go back and forth on eye creams. Do they work? Are they unnecessary? After seeing those lines pop up, I knew I had to get on a routine.

I've also had fine lines appear around my lips. This was something I wasn't expecting since I'm not a smoker. Was it from occasionally using straws? All of that whistling as a kid? I'm kidding, but seriously, one day I dabbed the extra eye cream (I am admittedly heavy-handed with products sometimes) around my mouth at night. I hate wasting product, so I decided to give it a couple of months. I might have looked a little crazy.

But y'all,

it worked.

I like eye creams from Neutrogena, ROC, Vichy, and Olay. For high-end, Bobbi Brown, Algenist, and Lancome have been favorites, but I am open to suggestions!

So try it and let me know what you think!

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Extra Elle:
  • Next week I'll be sharing lots of Back to School posts on the blog but they apply to all of us. Hope y'all enjoy.
  • What is the best thing you ate this week? I'm in search of meal ideas.

48 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 21, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Roc is really the best, in my opinion, but the other brands are also great, of course! I think that spraying Avene water before the cream is also good, but I am not an expert about lines, so I stick to saying that ROC is great!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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  2. Kay R.August 21, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    I dont have lines yet but this is great! I dont have a best thing I ate this week - but the best thing I drank was the superb coffee Im drinking right now.

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  3. Katie @ Running With WineAugust 21, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    I have never even thought about fine lines! Now I'm scared to look closely in the mirror. When I do decide its a problem I'll probably go for something cheap like Neutrogena. I made tacos this week with ground turkey and with the leftovers I made a fantastic burrito bowl!

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  4. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}August 21, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Haha I've been trying eye cream around my lips for those fine lines too. I've only been doing it for about a week but I'm glad to hear it worked for you! I swear it has to be from straws (and doing the fish face lol).
    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  5. Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalkyAugust 21, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    ugh, age; what a bitch.

    i had fine lines around my eyes but when i started using argan oil, they went away!! holla for that.

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  6. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephAugust 21, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    I never thought of doing it around my lips!

    I use various eye creams - current ones are Vitamin E from The Body Shop and Mario Badescu.

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  7. BLovedBostonAugust 21, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    I never thought of using the same cream on my list!! Great tip! xo, biana -BlovedBoston

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  8. P!nkyAugust 21, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    I love my Artistry eye cream, I think it helps my fine lines, but I smile a lot so they will always be there ;)!

    I ate mushroom ravioli for dinner on Monday that was delicious and last night we had slow cooker bbq chicken, yum.

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  9. Kate at Green FashionistaAugust 21, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Awesome idea to use the eye cream around our lips too! I've been noticing the lines around my eyes, and I'm just at a loss as what I should use. Everything I've used so far doesn't work, but I should try out Neutrogena :)

    Happy Friday gurlie <3

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  10. Shireen L. PlattAugust 21, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Never thought of using eye ream for lips area but I'll try it. Anything that could delay those pesky fine lines are fine by me. I have read good things about Roc but never personally tried them.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  11. Rowena @ rolala lovesAugust 21, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    I haven't thought to to that but it totally makes sense to use eye cream around the lips to prevent lines. There was a ROC eye cream that I really liked.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  12. UnknownAugust 21, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    love this! great tip!

    http://amoderngypsy.blogspot.com/2015/08/life-45.html

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  13. Shea LennonAugust 21, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    You know, that totally makes sense but I never would have thought to try it. But now I'm on board for sure! I use Burts Bees eye cream usually... I like it fine but I've never really found any eye cream that has wowed me.

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  14. Whitney and BlaireAugust 21, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    I love this tip and I will be giving it a try. I haven't seen those lines yet, but prevention is key!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  15. Lyosha VarezhkinaAugust 21, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    sounds great - i'll give it a try and let you know

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  16. Rebecca JoAugust 21, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    I so need to get some wrinkle cream for my eyes. I have such bad lines. I blame my laughing all the time - so that's ok :)

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  17. FASHION TALESAugust 21, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Fortunately I don't need this yet, but this is a great tip. I know my nan used to do this and I thought it was funny when I was younger, but it's such a good beauty idea.
    Family Style Dinner

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  18. MarieAugust 21, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Oh this is a great tip, I have started to notice these little lines as well. Totally putting my eye cream on them tonight.

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  19. The Siberian AmericanAugust 21, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    I haven't thought to use eye cream around the lips too! That's a great idea! :)

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  20. Tanya DufourAugust 21, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Thats pretty cool! I would never think to do that!

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  21. Kerry @ Till Then Smile OftenAugust 21, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    What a great tip. I swear by L'Oreal Revitalist.

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  22. SharonAugust 21, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    I always recommend my mum to use Sensai products! It's a little pricey, but it's such a luxurious and amazing brand.

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  23. AnonymousAugust 21, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    I slather the stuff on my t-zone for this very reason; fine lines are definitely not kind enough to only appear by our eyes ;) Glad this worked for you!

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  24. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeAugust 21, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    you are brilliant. i still haven't found an eye cream i like, but when i do i will try it around my lips. i have bad lines around my lips because of straws and such, they aren't noticeable unless i do like duck face, so i just try not to do duck face lol
    have a good weekend girl!
    i just ate fried rice. that probably doesn't help you, but it was amazing. haha.

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  25. B @ The Sequin NotebookAugust 21, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Good to know - and it can't hurt to try!

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  26. UnknownAugust 21, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    I would have never thought of this! I forget about my lips because I'm so worried about keeping lines form forming around my eyes. Have a great weekend!

    Louboutins & Lipstick

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  27. NadineAugust 21, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Ohh good idea!! I have heard great things about ROC and have been meaning to try it out. What kind of meal are you looking for?

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  28. Charming LucyAugust 21, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    I never thought of that!! I have lines around my mouth too - never smoked! I will try this starting tonight! Susan

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  29. AiringMyLaundryAugust 21, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    I have fine lines too. Blah.

    I'm trying out a stir fry tonight. I hope it comes out. The meat is marinating now.

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  30. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogAugust 21, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    I have lots of fine lines and am constantly changing eye creams. This is a great tip! I'm going to try it!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  31. Laura BAugust 21, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    Ok I am so glad you shared this! I don't have fine lines around my eyes yet, but I am religious about eye creams twice a day. I do have forehead lines from typical expression that I try to discourage from turning into actual fine lines. I've been using retinol, but I will use my eye cream now too!

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  32. willsingformakeupAugust 21, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    I like using eye creams, but I don't have a favorite. I'm using a sample from Perricone MD that's okay so far. That's such an expensive brand that I sort of don't want to love it. Still don't know about it...

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  33. Amy's Fashion BlogAugust 21, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    So going to have to try this out. Have a great weekend

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  34. According to KikiAugust 21, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Girl I noticed when taking photos that I'm starting to have this awkward "sag" around my mouth where my dimples are. It's noticeable when I'm not smiling. I did a TON of online research on almost every miracle cream you've ever heard of and didn't feel comfortable with any of them. More than a month ago I switched to an all natural way of cleansing my face so I went into the organic health story and the guy gave me Rosehip seed oil. I kid you not my skin looks like I had some amazing facial when I woke up in the morning!

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  35. UnknownAugust 21, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    I've used a number of eye creams for my line liners under my eyes. I like them but I don't really see any results with them. Maybe I need a new brand, or I might just use coconut pil. Good idea about about the mouth area though!

    I'm currently tryout out a vegan diet so the best thing I ate this week was some tacos I made. I sautéed corn, black beans and green chilies. Used corn tortillas and topped with guacamole, salsa and lettuce. Even if someone is not vegan, it's still a new mix up for tacos!

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  36. Melissa BlakeAugust 21, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    Ahhh, i love back-to-school time, even though i haven't been in school in a decade!!!

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  37. Kimmy (Beauty Isles)August 21, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Hehe. Great tip! I definitely have some fine lines and more creeping in daily. Actually, I don't think its strange to use eye cream around the mouth. In fact, I've done it on occasion and I notice that some brands make eye/lip duo treatments. :-)

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  38. Midnight CowgirlAugust 21, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    What a smart idea!

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  39. Shannon JenkinsAugust 21, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    The eye cream I use is actually lip and eye cream so I use it on both too! Such a genius idea!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  40. Frikken DuckieAugust 22, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    What a great tip! I've got tons of different eye creams that I use every so often so I'm not really dedicated to a certain brand.

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  41. Inge JaneAugust 22, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    I would have never thought to do that! I'll definitely have to keep it in mind!

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  42. Connie BeaAugust 22, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    Great tip! I don't know why I never thought to do that.
    Connie | Sponsored by Coffee | Etsy

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  43. meandmr.comAugust 22, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Great, great tips!! I loved reading this one!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  44. UnknownAugust 23, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    Eye cream around lips is a great idea! Why not get two uses out of it!

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  45. Gracey WilliamsAugust 23, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Great tip! I have a line on the left side of my right brow from squinting so much as a kid (I'm so blind) and I massage it 2 or 3 times a day with some Vaseline. Works great.

    Also for a food idea, try balsamic portabello mushrooms. Sooooo tasty.

    Breakfast at Gracey's

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  46. HeatherAugust 23, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Wow I never would have thought to use eye cream on other lines (but it seems so obvious right?)... I will have to try this! Lines, lines, go away please!

    XO

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  47. Pink and FabulousAugust 23, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    Such a great idea! I am definitely going to be trying this!

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  48. RachAugust 25, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    Just this year I've started to notice smile lines around my eyes. I'm not going to lie - I don't mind them. I'm sure I'll mind more when they are more noticeable or in other places, but so far it's been kind of a nice thing. A reminder of all the laughing I've done in my life. :) I do need to start using a more serious moisturizer, though. I know you mentioned a couple of brands - do you have an specific favorites?

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