Beauty brains

Annabel Jones

There is hope in sight if you have ‘computer eyes’

The other day I looked in the mirror and discovered something I have only ever seen the morning after a few too many: dark circles. Not faint shadows, but proper ‘tired eyes’, which is disheartening considering I’m usually in bed by 10pm, have stopped commuting and I’ve been piling on skincare products. But then, my days are spent staring at a laptop screen, squinting and absorbing ageing HEVL (highenergy visible light, emitted by your smartphone, tablet and computer). Granted, many of us used computers for work before lockdown, but the lack of human interaction has forced most things online, upping our screen time by a good few hours a day.

I reckon the extra strain on my eyes is the culprit behind my recent dark circles – and I suspect I’m not alone. If you too have noticed your eyes are looking wearier than usual, I recommend that you use a product that contains brightening vitamin C, and caffeine to de-puff.

But for instant results, I have discovered something game-changing: Davisage DVS Face X’cercise Visager. It’s a strange-looking facial tool that has two germanium-infused silicon pads on one end to facilitate facial exercising, and a titanium-coated microcurrent rollerball on the other. Following the instructions, I have been massaging my face with the rollerball each morning, manoeuvring it around my temples, between my eyebrows, and in circular motions over and under my eyes. The cooling sensation depuffs while the rolling drains the lymph nodes and gets the blood flowing, thus dissipating dark circles. Actually, there’s something gratifying about putting in some light effort, especially when you can see your skin transforming as you go. Of course, I follow up with skincare and concealer, my favourites of which are listed below.

DVS Face X’cercise Visager, £220, Davisage (davisage.com)