15 best retinol eye creams to banish bags and improve wrinkles
15 best retinol eye creams to banish bags and improve wrinkles
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You can always rely on Medik8 to offer innovative formulas backed by science-heavy ingredients, and these eye creams (available in three strengths) are just that. They’ve been loaded with retinal, a next-generation retinoid, known to work 11 times faster than standard retinol – it’s also been found to be gentler on the skin. Plus, the formulation uses twin encapsulated cosmetic tech, which in simple terms means it can release the active ultra-slowly, so it doesn’t irritate delicate skin.
This is everything a first-class eye cream should be: it’s lightweight, soothing and potent, so you see results quickly. We loved how well it hydrated and depuffed our tired-looking eyes after just one use, thanks to hyaluronic acid, ceramides and chamomile extract. After a month, we started to see a noticeably brighter and smoother contour.
French heritage brand Roc was the first skincare company to stabilise retinol with other ingredients and sell it over the counter. Therefore, it’s no surprise it has a collection of bestselling retinol-based products today, including this affordable and effective eye cream.
The featherweight formula is a pleasure to use in the morning and evening, absorbing in an instant, making it a good base for concealer. After a month of using this product, our eye area looked more vibrant, and, with ongoing use, we saw lines start to soften. If you’re new to retinol, start every other day with this one.
This is a light, refreshing, almost gel-like formula that feels hydrating and cooling on first application. Where it really shines is its ingredient list. Alongside retinol, it includes ferulic acid and bakuchiol. The former is an antioxidant, which helps to slow the skin’s ageing by protecting it from environmental damage, giving the product a protective quality. Ferulic acid also has a stabilising effect on retinol, meaning it helps the formula stay effective for longer inside the bottle.
