Alcheme Personalised Eye Care Serum, $65 for 15ml, has botanical extracts of ginseng root, holy herb and albizia bark to stimulate collagen production and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Gentle babchi seed extract acts like retinol without the irritation to firm and even out skin tone. Also has hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate while caffeine and Acetyl Tetrapeptide 5 reduces puffiness.
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream, $109 for 15ml, on the other hand, firms the eye area with peptides, thanks to its Quadruple Peptide Technology. It also contains Lime Pearl AHAs to gradually retexturise skin and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Diamond particles and skin brighteners also help reduce the look of dark circles and provide a soft-focus finish.
Or try 111Skin Space Defence Bright Eye Lift Gel NAC Y2, $220 for 15ml, which uses a revolutionary space technology to speed up cellular healing and diminish wrinkles. And that’s not all: the formula is also complemented with caffeine, argireline and niacinamide to depuff, brighten and protect against free radicals.
If you’re a retinol first-timer, try La Roche-Posay Redermic [R] Eyes, $63.90 for 15ml. Formulated with 0.01% Pure Retinol, it effectively targets wrinkles by accelerating skin regeneration from inside out. It also contains an exclusive Retinol Booster Complex, which enhances the efficacy of retinol while reducing skin irritation that is usually associated with retinol, making it perfect if you’re just trying out the powerhouse ingredient for the first time. Plus, it also has a lightweight and velvety texture that doesn’t feel greasy or stick at all. Just be sure to always accompany retinol use with sunscreen.