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r-Retinoate® Day & Night Eye Serum
An eye cream built around Hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
GBP 99.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dark circles & puffiness
How to use
First-time use If you're new to r-Retinoate® Day & Night Eye Serum, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here . Phase in application gradually. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other day/night for the next 2 weeks, then daily. Step 1 After cleansing in the morning and/or evening, apply r-Retinoate Day & Night Eye Serum around the eye area - avoiding the eyelids. Step 2 Always use a sunscreen in the morning when using vitamin A. We recommend Advanced Day Ultimate Protect .
Caution
We strongly recommend discussing the ingredients with your GP or midwife before use. We do, however, generally recommend avoiding vitamin A use while pregnant or breastfeeding, which is why we offer a plant-based vitamin A alternative - Bakuchiol Peptides.
What's inside
Ingredients List
5 trigger at least one check · 23 trigger none
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Canola Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Glycerin, Isododecane, Squalane, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Canola Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Citric Acid, Isododecane, Squalane, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Canola Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Isododecane
Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
Learn more about Isododecane →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Anticaking, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Polylactic Acid
Abrasive
Polymer of lactic acid
Learn more about Polylactic Acid →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Dupes
- Medik8 Advanced Night Eye™66% match
- Dot & Key Pomegranate + Retinol Eye Cream for Dark Circles64% match
- Clinique Repairwear™ Anti-Gravity Eye Cream60% match