Spinoff to face/eye cream - retinol?

Does your eye cream have retinol in it? I have started to really notice some fine lines around my eyes and supposedly the best thing is retinol for this. Which eye cream do use and does it contain retinol? TIA

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I've been using this and I really do see a difference with puffiness. I don't have many lines, so I can't comment on that. I don't think it has retinol.

Origins Eye Cream



ETA my sister used a face cream with retinol and broke out horrible in a rash. apparently she was allergic and the dermatologist told her that all people should stay away from retinol.

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Retinol is very drying to the skin, especially under the eyes where the skin is very thin and will accentuate the lines rather than diminish them.

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If you are going to use a product with retinol (over the counter or prescription) you need to build up your skins tolerance. So use it once every three days, then build up to every two and so on...Also, a good moisturizer is important as retinol is very drying. I've been using Retin A for about a month now and my skin looks amazing.

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I had to use retinol years ago for mild acne. I stopped using it after several days because the increase dryness in my skin. It actually made it turn purple. I do have sensitive skin as well, but I never recommend this product. See if there are any natural products you can use since the eye area is super thin and super sensitive.

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I was using Retinol ResQ by Alpha Hydrox (available at Ulta) until I switched to Obagi's tretinoin (.05%) because I wanted something more potent.

When it comes to Retinol/Retin-A products, people tend to get discouraged too quickly and don't realize your skin needs to get used to the product. It's long term, not short term. You will not see immediate results. In fact it will make your skin looks worse before it gets better...but retin-a has been proven to increase collagen and diminish wrinkles.

It can take months before your skin adapts. I use AHAs to help with the cell turn-over. I use a 10% glycolic acid under my moisturizer during the day and alternate a 14% at night with my tretinoin. I also use a .1% tretinoin on my chest/neck and shoulders.

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I use Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair eye cream - and yes it contains Retinol
But it does not irritate and dry out my skin like some other retinols I have used

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Posted by MrsDiamondgrlie

Posted by NervousNell

I use Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair eye cream - and yes it contains Retinol
But it does not irritate and dry out my skin like some other retinols I have used

Does it work? Because, WOW eye creams are and after looking at alot of reviews, most dont work.

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