Why Under Eye Skin is So Special

Most of us know that under-eye skin requires more care than most other places, but why is that? Today, I'd like to take a few moments to clear up some questions that may exist on the subject.

First and foremest, the skin under your eyes must endure more than its share of stress as a result of frequent eye movements and squinting. Couple this with the fact that under-eye skin is rather thin and more sensitive than the skin in other areas, and you've got a recipe for rapid aging. Furthermore, while the skin around the cheeks and nose has particularly active sebaceous gland which ensure that it stays sufficiently hydrated, the skin around the eyes has virtually no active sebaceous glands. This makes it prone to persistent dryness, which further enhances the potential for rapid premature aging. Finally, this area of skin is filled to the brink with a dense capillary network, but isn't supported with very much padding (ie. fat). This makes it vulnerable to puffiness/dark circles after sleepless night, and after aging has set in.

Clearly, the eyes warrant special attention. Luckily, Erno Laszlo has a lot of great products which are perfectly suited this special area!

Antioxidant Complex for Eyes ($50/.5 oz)

Hollywood darlings can’t live without this refreshing eye treatment, packed with botanical extracts to deliver real results!
• Dramatically reduces puffiness so you look less tired
• Improves elasticity for firmer skin around the eyes
• Strengthens vulnerable skin to protect from damage
• Lightens dark circles

TranspHuse Eye ($85/.5 oz)

Some of the most advanced skin care technologies are harnessed in Laszlo’s TranspHuse anti age line. This moisturizing eye cream firms lines and wrinkles while protecting skin against environmental stress. Rich in cranberry seed oil, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and vitamin E, eyes will appear younger and firmer.

Total Skin Revitalizer for Eyes ($70/.5 oz)

Specially formulated to keep the delicate eye area soothed, this serum acts like a microscopic sponge, attracting moisture and binding it to the deepest cell layers. A complex of antioxidant vitamins, essential fatty acids and natural plant extracts soothes, tones and protects the most vulnerable area around the eyes.

An Erno Laszlo Testimonial!

We here at Erno Laszlo love it when we hear from fans of our line. It is what makes all of our hard work and dedication to providing nothing but the highest quality skin care products all worth it. Recently we were contacted by make up artist Diana Solomon. She has been using Erno Laszlo products to provide make up for everything from Saturday Night Live to the Today Show. One of Diana’s clients, the talented actor Rebecca Stuard loves the Erno Laszlo product line and wanted to share her feelings with us.

“I am inspired by the human condition, which for each of us encompasses a collection of our actions and deeds. What we choose to do with our lives can keep us young, or age us prematurely. I live each day making an active choice for the former. Fourteen years ago, I discovered Erno Lazlo, a collection of products that mirrors my philosophy on life. As an actress performing in musical theater—touring with Cabaret, Chicago, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum—and on television—appearing as a frequent background player on Saturday Night Live and as a regular with New York City’s ComedySportz, www.comedysportznewyork.com –my face reflects what I am feeling, inside and out.

My normal combination skin is what is called a “12:00” in Erno Lazlo. I wash with the sea mud soap daily, then use the water I lather with to do my thirty “splashes.” I follow religiously the full regimen of Light Controlling Lotion, Antioxidant Complex for Eyes, Antioxidant Moisture Complex SPF 15, Shake it normalizer, and pHelitone Eye Treatment. Nighttime is the time for my favorite, R.E.M. for eyes.

I want to live up to living young, and Erno Lazlo helps me make it happen, day by day.”

Rebecca and Diana also provided us with a few visuals as well as Diana’s beauty breakdown on how she is using Erno Laszlo products in her make up artistry.

Treatments:

• Diana used Anti-Oxidant Mattifying Complex to moisturize and control shine. Anti-Oxidant Complex for Eyes was applied before Total Skin Revitalizer for Eyes.

Concealer:

• Multi-pHaseConcealer #0 on the eyelid and between the tear duct and the nose. Multi-pHaseConcealer #2 under the eyes to neutralize darker tone on Rebecca's light skin.

Foundation:

• Absolute Finish in Porcelain was applied from the center of her face blending out with a foundation brush.

Powder:

• Light Controlling Powder.

Highlighter:

• Multi-pHase Highlighter on brow bone, eyelids, top of cheekbones and brushed lightly above the lip line.

Eyeliner:

• dark brown pencil along the top and bottom lash line.

Blush:

• Multi-pHase Blush

Eyebrows:

• the Multi-pHase Bronzer is perfect for Rebecca's eyebrows because she's a redhead, It's a blend of brown,gold and neutral shades.

Miscellaneous:

• a tinted lip balm, black mascara on top lashes, brown on bottom lashes

Needless to say we are flattered with the kind words both women have provided to us. Be sure keep an eye out for both of these talented artists because we are sure you will see more of them as well as more of Erno Laszlo in the upcoming New Year. Our thanks go to George J. Kunze for providing the photography.