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Not all experts agreeon whether eye creams are any more efficacious than, say, regular creams.
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According to Dr. Westbay, retinol eye creams can work effectively when formulated and used correctly.
(Some of her go-to formulations, includingKate Somervilles +Retinol Firming Eye CreamandDr.
Dennis Grosss Triple Correction Eye Serum, are described above; for app tips, see below.)
What are the benefits of retinol for the undereyes?
Finally, using a retinol undereye cream can help strengthen the skin barrier over time.
What concentration of retinol is best for undereyes?
For retinol eye creams, the ideal concentration ranges from 0.01-0.1%, Dr. Amin says.
The higher concentrations tend to be more effective at addressing fine lines and wrinkles.
Sandwiching the retinol cream between layers of moisturizer may also help allay irritation.
If you do use a retinol eye cream in the morning, be sure to follow it with SPF.
At night, the cream can be applied before or after moisturizer, Hartman says.
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