Brown spots, fine lines, wrinkles, “crow’s feet,” dull complexion: Whatever the “flaw” of your skin is that makes your eyes look more mature, an eye cream with retinol can definitely eliminate it or at least significantly reduce it. But before I reveal my favorite products, let’s go over the basics:

What is retinol?

Retinol is the active form of vitamin A. After being absorbed by the body, it is converted into retinoic acid, which speeds up cellular metabolism and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.

Why include an eye cream with retinol in your routine?

What sets retinol apart from other popular active ingredients is that it is actually the only one with repeatedly proven anti-aging effects. But what exactly does it do? It speeds up cellular metabolism while also stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, resulting in fine lines and wrinkles being smoothed, discoloration being minimized, and the skin ultimately looking more hydrated, smooth, and radiant.