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Best Retinol Eye Creams to Try Now

Written by Allison

We tried and tested all the best retinol eye creams on the market.

We rounded up the best retinol eye creams you really need to try.

In the world of anti-aging skincare there are two big guns: sunscreen and retinol. We’re sure you know by now that you should wear sunscreen daily, but what about retinol? This heavy hitter used to be elusive without a prescription, but now you can buy anti-aging retinol products in most drugstores.

Retinoids are used for everything from helping to shrink nose pores to sloughing off dead skin cells in the best Korean face wash brands . It’s not all serums either—the best retinol eye creams are out there waiting to help you keep even your eye areas dewy and young-seeming.

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Before getting into the meat of the best retinol eye creams recommendations, we had a chat with Dr. Craig Kraffert, dermatologist and president of Amarte all about these wonder moisturizers.

Are retinol eye creams even worth it? Dr. Kraffert says absolutely.

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“After over forty years of research and clinical study, there is an increasingly solid body of evidence that retinol regulates skin function in a positive way. There is no scientific evidence of skin damage by long term retinol application.”

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Retinol products work by stimulating underlying collagen (that we lose as we age) as well as improving the texture and tone of your skin. “Retinol is thought by dermatologists to be the most effective cosmeceutical rejuvenating ingredient” says Dr. Kraffert.

For anti-aging skincare, retinol is your holy grail. “It alters the behavior of aged epidermal and dermal cells so they act in a more youthful manner, while preserving and enhancing skin’s supportive blood vessel network.”

So, add retinol eye creams to your beauty arsenal alongside these makeup tricks for eye bags.

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Anyone in their 20s and up can benefit from using retinol eye creams. “Retinol does not discriminate based on age.” You don’t need to wait until you start seeing wrinkles to use it.

“Today’s message is: start young, stay young.”

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We are here for that. If you too want to stay young forever, it’s a good idea to work one of the best retinol eye creams into your skincare routine.

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Dr. Brandt Skincare 24/7 Retinol Eye Cream

$55.00

Dr. Brandt 24/7 retinol eye cream, best retinol eye cream

Weekend brunch and this Dr. Brandt Retinol Eye Cream go hand in hand. Not only is it hydrating and packed with time-release retinol but it has an illuminating sheen to wake up your under eyes.

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum

$85.00

murad retinol youth renewal eye serum, best retinol eye cream

Okay, we said no serums, but this is a serum designed for your eye area. The Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum not only attacks wrinkles but under eye darkness with marine kelp complex.

Kate Somerville + Retinol Firming Eye Cream

$98

kate somerville +Retinol firming cream, best retinol eye cream

Kate Somerville is the master of chic, effective skincare. Her Retinol Firming Eye Cream has a handy golden applicator tip to smooth the product over your under eyes as gently as possible. It’s also packed with hyaluronic acid, a super hydrator for dry under eyes.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Ferulic + Retinol Eye Cream

$71

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The Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Eye Cream is the perfect choice if you are getting that crepey skin look. Ferulic acid helps to fight aging free radicals and the retinol helps to build up that collagen to give you youthful eyes.

ROC Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Eye Cream Treatment

$13.40

Roc Retinol Correxion Eye Cream, best retinol eye cream

Budget conscious skincare addicts probably know all about the ROC brand. Their low prices and wide availability make it an easy entry point to the world of retinol eye creams. Give the ROC Retinol Correction Eye Cream a try and dip your toes into the retinol waters without spending an arm and a leg.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes

$49

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The La Roche-Posay Redermic Eyes eye cream has a blend of just about everything you could want in an eye cream. The retinol, of course, there’s hyaluronic acid for hydration, caffeine for diminishing dark circles, and adenosine to increase firmness.

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About the author

Allison

Bio: She's a New Orleans based beauty writer, nail polish hoarder, and doughnut enthusiast. When she isn't camping out in her local coffee shop for hours on end, you'll probably find her taking selfies in front of every colorful wall she's ever seen. Follow along on Instagram @allisonmarieschmidt.