Dr. Brandt r3p eye triple peptide cream, $80.00
Lately, my monogamous relationship with my favorite eye cream has taken a turn for the laziest. It’s not living up to its promises. It’s making me irritated. Literally. And it’s not doing the things it promises to do (brighten my dark circles, de-bloat my sleep-deprived eyes). Like any relationship, you sometimes have to shake things up a bit, which is why I’ve decided to try another from skincare guru Dr. Brandt. Having long admired his super effective products, I decided to give his rp3 eye triple peptide cream a try, in hopes of giving my ever-increasing-in-depth crows feet a one, two punch of triple peptide action. The peptides work to slow the aging process, while caffeine helps to replenish moisture (essential for my dry winter-affected skin) and reduce puffiness (key for anyone suffering from bloated face syndrome).
I headed to Sephora to give the product a try, and walked away with a pocket-sized sample of the cream. (Editor’s note: this is such a smart way to avoid spending money on products that may not work for you. If you see something in a magazine, blog, etc., make a note, and head to a local Sephora, BlueMercury, etc. to score a trial-sized sample of the product. If you don’t like it, there’s no guilt or waste for not using it.) So far, I’m very pleased with the results. The sample itself is super small, but I’ve used the cream twice a day since Friday and I’ve still got oodles of it left. The second I run out, I’ll let you know, but having to use so little of the product doesn’t make spending $80 seem so bad after all. A full jar will really last!
The cream itself is super thick, which may deter folks with already grease-prone skin from using it in the morning. We here at Chic Thrills wouldn’t want you running about town with raccoon eyes from a makeup meltdown. If you’re convinced you need an eye cream shakeup, however, try using this heavy cream at bedtime. Stay tuned for an update in 2 weeks! We’re hoping to say bye-bye bags and fine lines by then!
To get the skin you want (fewer wrinkles, no more pimples, added brightness perhaps?), it sometimes takes a little trial and error in the bathroom. In my own experience, some products have left my skin greasy, while others don’t live up to their promises, but once I’ve found a wonder item, I stick with it loyally. There’s one product in particular that I’ll never break up with - 
