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Generally, I don’t consider myself someone with sensitive skin. But after trying a lot of skincare and makeup products, I realized that my eyes are sensitive. Until I switched to allergy-friendly eye makeup products, my eyes would itch and get irritated, and I couldn’t get through the day without having to remove my makeup early. And I’ve yet to find an under-eye patch that doesn’t turn red.
Due to skin sensitivities related to my eyes, I’d avoided any kind of eye treatment for a long time, but after a facial with my favorite New York-based aesthetician, I was told that at my age, the best thing I could do for my skin was to start using an eye cream. I was scared at first, but after just one use of Hydropeptide Retinol Eye Renewal ($52), I was convinced my eye cream hiatus was over.
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overview:
As I mentioned before, I don’t have particularly sensitive skin, so I’ve been able to seamlessly incorporate a facial retinol into my nighttime routine, but I was too scared to put this powerful ingredient so close to my sensitive eyes. Formulated with Hydropeptide’s proprietary targeted-release 0.65% Tri-Retinol Complex, 5% CellRenew 16 Peptide, and 5% Nonapeptide-3, the brand’s Retinol Eye Renewal isolates and targets signs of aging around the eye area without irritating sensitive areas.
Taking a closer look, the brand’s proprietary retinol complex bypasses the body’s natural inflammatory response to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, dark circles, and more without irritation, while its patented peptide complex boosts barrier function and promotes cell turnover, so skin not only looks younger, but also more elastic and strong. In clinical trials, 95% of participants saw improvements in the appearance of crow’s feet, fine lines, and wrinkles after four weeks of use, and 82% reported improved skin firmness and reduced discoloration.
How to use it:
As with any retinol product, Hydropeptide Retinol Eye Renewal is a great addition to your nighttime skincare routine. After cleansing your face, apply half a pea-sized amount of product onto your ring finger and dab onto the under-eye area. As always, use caution when using retinol products and avoid using them at the same time as opposing active ingredients, or after major treatments or during pregnancy.
