Bright Eyes: Complete Eye Care for Beautiful Peepers

At last, Spring’s on the horizon, the days are getting longer

and it’s time to come out of hibernation. But burning the candle at both ends can play havoc with your complexion, not least your oh-so-delicate eye area, leaving you with dark circles, dry, puffy skin and more of those fine lines than you’d like.

You might have been up half the night, but it doesn’t need to show. The eye cream range from The Body Shop has some fantastic soothing creams and refreshing gels to keep you looking fresh-faced.

The Vitamin E Eye Cream (£10) is a go-to staple for girls in the know. Gently massage it around the eyes morning and night to keep skin hydrated and smooth. It will reduce puffiness and those pesky fine lines to boot.

For skin that needs a bit of extra care, the Aloe Eye Defence (£10) is a soothing gel-crème that is fragrance, colour and alcohol free, so it won’t irritate even the most sensitive eyes - probably why contact lense wearers swear by it.

And don’t neglect the rest of your face. A-listers now won’t leave the house without a BB cream - for good reason. BB, or Blemish Balm creams, are pocket-sized miracle workers. Combining skin care and make-up, a BB Cream works as a primer, evens out your complexion and hides any nasty red skin or blemishes, all while keeping your skin hydrated like a moisturiser. The overall effect is to give you a gorgeous luminous glow.

The clever all-in-one BB Cream from The Body Shop (£12) adapts to your skin tone. When applied, it looks like just any other white cream, but the pigment-filled capsules burst when they touch the skin, releasing the colour inside. There are three shades to chose from - pick the one closest to your skin tone and blend for a perfect match.

When you’ve put all that effort into keeping your eyes and skin bright, don’t neglect the basics. Avoid panda eyes and any unnatural dark circles by making sure you remove your eye make-up properly.

The Body Shop’s Camomile Gentle Eye Make-up Remover (£8) gets rid of stubborn mascara without being harsh on your skin. There’s also a waterproof version too.

With these products in your make-up bag, there’s no excuse for tired eyes and dull skin. Now, where’s the party?