Retinol? By your eyes??
Yes! Technology and science have advanced so much you no longer need to feel dread about the idea of putting retinol around your delicate eye area. And oh boy have I been! There are so many great retinol eye creams on the market, but today I’ve selected my top three retinol eye creams for every budget.
Is retinol too harsh for around my eyes?
For so long retinol around the eyes was a big no no. ‘It is too harsh’, ‘It will dry out the skin’, ‘It thins the already delicate skin around the eye’.
All myths! Retinol is a gold star standard ingredient and, when used in the right formulation, can treat fine lines, skin laxity, and sun damage all without any negative side effects. And another myth is that retinol is just for ‘older skin’…again, not true at all. There is safe, effective retinol eye cream for all ages and all skin types.
First, the brand new Dr.Dennis Gross Triple Correction Eye Serum
Dr. Dennis Gross products are some of my most favourite. I swear by his Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peels pads (so much I named them some of the best brightening and renewing products on the market). Dr. Dennis Gross kindly shared with me three new products all being released today – one of them his new Triple Correction Eye Serum.
This lightweight serum works in three ways: it firms, hydrates, and reduces the look of fine lines. It tightens and smooths a crepey lid – adding immediate radiance. After two weeks in clinical studies, 91% of their diverse subjects saw a softer and more supple eye area. This super fast-absorbing formula features their Phyto-Retinol Blend, advanced retinol and Ferulic, as well as Centella asiatica which assist in making retinol gentle for the eye area. I have been using this for the past two weeks and love how easily it sinks into my skin. It layers wonderfully under other products and is so so gentle. A little goes a very long way – just two half pumps and I can cover my eye area as well as my 11s.
Next, the Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Line Erasing Eye Cream | $83
I am new to Elizabeth Arden products and this eye cream was an absolute delight. I love the airless pump packaging and how gentle this lightweight cream is.
The Retinol Ceramide Line Erasing Eye Cream hydrates, smooths, brightens, and de-puffs. This luxe cream has an 8-hour continuous release and features Elizabeth Arden’s Smart Retinol Technology which guarantees a strong formula suited for the delicate eye area. Blending microencapsulated retinol, peptides, and niacinamide this is active-packed and oh so good.
Finally, the Indeed Laboratories new Retinol Reface eye cream | $24.99
You know I am an Indeed Laboraties fan girl – I love they are female-led, Canadian made, and their products are effective and affordable. Welcome to the Indeed Family, Retinol Reface eye cream!
Promising a delicate retinol formula that is powerful enough to tackle visible signs of aging – I love the lightweight texture, how well it layers under my night routine and how incredibly non-irritating it is.
The Retinol Reface eye cream formulated with next-gen retinol esters complements their award-winning Retinol Reface Skin Resurfacer & Intensive Wrinkle Repair which is another great, inclusive retinol product to check out.
The perfect retinol eye-cream for every budget. Effective and gentle, powerful yet non-irritating. If you’ve been holding off on using retinol around your eyes – I hope the above has busted some myths and you have the confidence you need to try this out.
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*This was not paid for in any way, I was gifted the above samples and only provide true statements based on my experience with the products.
