Standardised tests.....

PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, DAT; the list of standardized tests is never ending. No matter where you apply or what you're studying these annyoing tests will pop up! pages & pages of answering techniques, supposedly designed to make your brain work faster...Studying for the MCAT & the SAT non-stop for 8 months with no uni work to give me a break has officially driven me crazy! If I don't ever see an MCAT prep book ever again I will be ecstatic!!

Studying for one standardized test is bad enough, studying for two a bloody pain; studying for two tests at different academic level: FLIPPING IMPOSSIBLE! Your brain is constantly being pulled apart in two different directions!! To quote Ron Weasley its bloody insane!!

Aaahh...but the peace you feel when you finish the last question on the exam, its like sinking into a warm bath  after a long day. And, alas, I have finished with them so now I can look forward to something other than studying!

Review: Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark-Circle Roller

One of the worst things to wake up to are those dark crescents under the eyes. Although you made sure to sleep early the night before and drink plenty of water before bed, that reflection in the mirror says otherwise.

This is a common problem among many people - and there are numerous solutions to it. But for those desperate for a quick fix, this one may be for you. This is a review on the Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark-Circle Roller. (Now that is a mouthful.)

I have a medium skin tone so the medium shade suited me better. It was pretty inexpensive. A little back story on my eye circles/bags. They became prominent once I began university (late nights and early mornings). My bags and circles are both fairly dark and puffy. It varies a lot. So on most days, I NEED that extra coverage

 

Now back to the product. The packaging is a curvy tube that was designed for better gripping. The cap screws off to reveal a metallic roller ball that dispenses the product. This ball also provides a somewhat soothing massage when rolled under the eyes. (But don't roll it for too long. You'll be using WAY too much.)

The product itself resembled a liquid concealer with surprising pigmentation. A little goes a long way to diminishing the darkness, but it can be buildable to an extent. It is easy to spread and blend. I find that it can also brighten up the eyes a bit for that 'awake' look we desire in the mornings.

The perks: it's small, travel friendly and easy to use in a pinch. Plus it will last you a VERY long time. (believe me)

The downside: limited shade range, it won't be enough for people with darker circles and it tends to be messy (the excess product goops up in the cap and around the ball)

Personal experience and conclusion

Overall, I do like this product. Despite it being a little off-color for my skin tone, watery-ish and messy, it still does a fairly decent job in covering up my dark circles. It's not a miracle product (hardly anything is), but it does the job.

I apply this every morning before work so to avoid using heavy concealer under my eyes. I find that it lasts a very long time for just 0.5 fl oz of product. I apply this after my moisturizer. I roll it once or twice under both my eyes and pat it gently in and around the eye area. It takes me seconds to do this. I then carry on with my normal foundation routine.

I find this product essential for quick fixes and 'on-the-go' days. But I also noticed that it creases under my eyes. It's not a big thing though. But it does get annoying.

Is it worth buying? It depends on your requirements. If you're normally in a hurry, but need to look fresh and awake, then yes, this is worth it. 

But remember to embrace those little dark circles you may have. They're the battle scars of adulthood after all.

-L