Across the pond, UK DHC fans adore Mascara Perfect Pro Double Protection. On DHC’s UK web site, customer Fashionaddict from Southampton writes “I have very sensitive eyes and makeup often makes them water during an evening out. Not with this—amazing results and easy to remove better than any product I’ve used before.”

Turns out lots of Brits agree with her. Natural Health Magazine UK announced this week DHC Mascara Perfect Pro Double Protection as Winner, Best Mascara in the magazine’s 2012 Beauty Awards.

I had the best compliment I could have gotten from one of my co-workers the other day. Did you have work done; you have no lines on your forehead? No, I replied and smiled.

I don’t know about you but the older I get, the worse they are. Puffy eyes, dark circles and crepey lids are becoming some of my worst enemies. Luckily (and finally) DHC launched my holy grail eye product with the ridiculously long name of Rose Beauty Eye Zone Treatment Retouch Q10 this month. Now that they are available for purchase, I’m stocking up on multiples to keep in my purse, desk, car, house and gym bag for a much needed eye wake up on the go. I’m jumping for joy that my bags are well concealed with this little miracle worker … keep reading for tips and tricks so you too can kick those bags to the curb.

As I type this, I’m moments away from heading out on vacation. Seriously, the holidays can sometimes seem like a marathon: Work, parties, shopping, travel. The day after Christmas, I’m flying from California to Pennsylvania to visit family and friends. I’m hoping to combine flight time with a little touch of the spa, the relaxation part, anyhow. Not sure I’m game to sport Revitalizing Moisture Strips: Eyes while on the plane, but they’ll be in my bag for post-flight re-hydration.

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