I'm going to do a quick eye gel vs. eye cream based on my own personal studies which still in the long run is my opinion:). Then I'll let you decide which one you prefer, so let's dive in!

It's Been Said the Eyes Are the Window To the Soul.

Since the skin care market is saturated with every kind of eye cream or gel you can imagine, it's sometimes hard to know which kind to buy. You might even think that using your regular facial moisturizer on your eye area is sufficient. It hydrates your skin and it may even contain an anti-aging formula, so it should be enough for your eyes, too, right? Well, not exactly. Your facial moisturizer is meant for a different type of skin on your face. Facial moisturizers in general are way too thick and usually have too many different kinds of oils and humectants for this delicate eye area.

Eye Gel's vs. Eye Cream's...

Gel

Since the delicate eye area is one of the first spots to show signs of aging and stress, eye gel is a very important step in your skin care regime. It doesn't just help reduce puffiness and increase brightening, anti-aging, firming and tightening, but it can also moisturize and nourish your sensitive eye area to ensure your entire complexion is getting the best possible results.

A gel absorbs very quickly. But don’t be fooled into thinking this means they don’t hydrate the skin. In fact, they are a nutrient dense powerhouse for that sensitive eye skin. Gels can reverse prominent signs of aging and tiredness and can improve circulation in the area surrounding the eye.

Creams

Creams can definitely have the active ingredients your delicate eye area needs. BUT creams are heavier by nature and usually have extra added oils. These extra oils don't absorb into the delicate eye area like a gel would.

An eye cream can also weigh down the delicate under eye area, causing your skin to sag and makeup to slide and settle into any fine lines and wrinkles.

As you can see I personally prefer a gel over a cream for better absorption and deeper penetration of active ingredients. It's lighter weight consistency doesn't weigh down the undereye area, or cause your makeup to melt. Win, win and win!

P.S. How Should You Apply Your Eye Gel or Cream?...

Make sure you use gentle taps to avoid tugging on the skin. This goes for the entire area above and below the eye. And use your ring or pinkie finger to apply your eye product — they tend to be the weakest fingers, so they won’t pull on your skin as much.

With Love and Blessings!
Rebecca

Here it is for 10 days of travel in a nut shell! Last time was September so it can get a bit tricky because of the weather.

First and foremost make sure your suitcase has the correct dimensions for European travel, plus only 22lbs allowed. I know, that sounds crazy, but it will work! Plus I love carryon, just grab and go!

In my tote (which hooks onto my suitcase handle) I always have my small purse, passport, ID, some cash, debit and credit card, phone, earphones, small charger, 2 books, notepad, pens, supplements, water, Dr. Lucy skincare (I brought 2 kits for 10 days last time),makeup, mini blow dryer, mini cosmetic mirror, hair brush and clips, toothbrush, mini toothpaste, large scarf/wrap, lightweight sweater(planes are cold!) dried fruit and nuts.

In my suitcase (hard shell, carry-on), I swear by packing cubes. I promise they really work for condensing your clothes. Tops, shirts, pants, dresses, under garments, etc, each have their own cube!
I packed 2 summer shoes and a pair of ankle boots. 4 t-shirts, 2 shirts, jeans, black and white pants, 2 t-shirt dresses and one nice summer dress, a skirt, light weight blazer, bathing suit(for my stop over in Marina di Pisa to see friends), underclothes for everyday, a silk, short, lightweight robe. That’s about it!