Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick review

 

Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick

Unlock the secret to instantly brighter, more radiant eyes with the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin C Stick! This powerful eye treatment is infused with vitamin C and banana powder-inspired pigments to target dark circles, fine lines, and dullness. 

It not only brightens and color-corrects but also provides a smooth, hydrated canvas for makeup application. Perfect for all skin types, this innovative stick delivers a burst of radiance and hydration, leaving you looking refreshed and luminous. Transform your eye care routine with this must-have beauty essential and embrace the glow! 

About the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick

The Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Sticks come in three shades: Banana, which is best for purple dark circles; Apricot for blue/purple dark circles; and Pumpkin, which is best for blue dark circles.

The product is designed to be worn on its own or layered with concealer.

Formulated with caffeine to depuff the eye area, antioxidant-rich vitamin C and vitamin E to condition and soothe, and light-reflecting pigments to illuminate.

It's ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested and suitable for contact-lens wearers.

How to Use the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick

One of the things that sold me on the Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick fairly quickly was how versatile it is. The brand says the product can be used on its own or under or over makeup. It can also be used as an all-over dark-spot corrector anywhere on the face or body and can even be combined with the brand's Banana Bright+ Eye Crème for more brightness under the eye.

I've recently started struggling with dark circles, and I've found that on no-makeup days this product is the perfect addition to my routine because it brightens my undereye area in just a few swipes. I apply the product directly to my skin and blend it with either my finger or a damp beauty sponge, tapping it gently until it looks seamless.

On the days when I'm really lacking in sleep, I apply the product underneath concealer and it helps cancel out any darkness. It doesn't make my concealer pill, and in my opinion actually helps my makeup stay on my face longer — kind of like a primer.

Although I have gotten the most use out of this product for dark circles and underneath my eyes, I recently have had a few run-ins with, well, hickeys. 

I guess that's what happens when you're 32 and back on the market for the first time in eight years.) I recently tested a bunch of concealers trying to find the best options for covering them up and actually learned that I could use these sticks to help color-correct the area.

What I Like About the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick

I'm a no-makeup makeup girl at heart, and concealer has always been a product I struggle with. I find that it typically creases underneath my eye and settles in my wrinkles — even if I prep well and bake it.

 I hadn't found a product that worked well on my "less is more" days until I tried this stick. When I wear it on its own, it doesn't look like I have makeup on, but it adds a little something to my skin by brightening my undereye area.

I've also found that when I use this stick underneath concealer, it helps my makeup last longer and keeps it from creasing. It layers seamlessly underneath the rest of my base makeup, and I've actually started using it as a primer for my concealer as well.

Plus, I've been using it for almost a month now, and I've started to notice a difference in my undereye brightness. My dark circles seem to be getting lighter, albeit slowly. I'm genuinely excited to continue using this product to see if I can banish my dark circles once and for all.

What to Consider Before Trying the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick

There are three different shades available, and each one is formulated for specific colors. Prior to purchasing, I would make sure to look closely at your undereye area and figure out the best shade for you. 

I typically use the shade Banana for my undereye area either with or without concealer, and I use Apricot or Pumpkin for other areas of my body prior to layering concealer on top.