Reviewers Say This $16 Retinol Stick Has ‘Taken About 10 Years Off’ Their Appearance
Few places on your body can indicate your age , lifestyle and health changes more than your eyes and the ultra-sensitive skin around them. From insomnia-imposed nights to natural aging to health conditions, the eyes are the windows to a little more than the soul, I'd argue. Luckily, we found a handy retinol eye stick that reviewers are loving for how it addresses everything from fine lines, eye bags, puffiness, dark circles and more. While they're not saying it works exactly like Botox, they are calling it a " wonder of wonders " that produces impressive results fairly quickly. The icing on the cake: It's freaking only $16 — but you need to hurry because this is a ⚡ LIGHTNING deal ⚡!
The easy-to-swipe stick is packed with a guest list of ingredients that make one seriously good party for the skin.
Retinol is the guest of honor for restoring smoothness, of course. Meanwhile, bakuchiol shows up like a hype man to help boost the retinol's efficacy while helping to calm the sensitivity that retinol can create. Hyaluronic acid joins the dance floor with moisture-surging and plumping moves. Then, squalene and vitamin E operate like bouncers by providing barrier protection, moisturizing and skin repair, respectively.
"I don't look 20 again, but I think it has taken about 10 years off of me," one reviewer, Susan, shared about the crow's feet smoothing she's seeing after using the stick.
People are using it for their under-eyes but finding that it's convenient and effective for other parts of their face and beyond.
People are using it for crow's feet, under-eye bags, their necks, chest wrinkles (often emerging from side-sleeping, by the way) and more! One 78-year-old man, RD, uses it on an enduring "11" that has formed on his forehead over time, and notes that he saw long-lasting improvement after a few fails with other products.
Another 42-year-old reviewer notes that their neck began to smooth out within two weeks of swiping the retinol stick there faithfully.
People previously more resolved about Botox are using this stick comfortably . 👀
"I was convinced the only sure thing to do for MY wrinkles was to get Botox, which is expensive, at least for me," shopper Lynette shared.
"But I did try it and I am Amazed... It does what it says it will do and it does what all of the reviews have said it will do... didn't have to pay upwards of Hundreds of Dollars for something that I wasn't even sure would help [or] that I would end up throwing away with all of the other products I have tried in the past."
Another shopper, Cassandra, routinely uses Botox and higher-end beauty products, also notes what a pleasant surprise this stick is. "Smooths fine lines, brightened my eye area," the Botox fan wrote . "Love this- everyone says my makeup looks great, but it's the [eye stick]."
Note: We'll continue to preach that you should always use retinol with sunscreen . Using anti-aging products (or, really, any skin care) without faithfully using a sunscreen is like going fishing with a hole in your boat. You might go somewhere, but it won't be far.
Definitely grab the retinol smoothing stick while it's 20% off . Still curious about how others are experiencing it? Understandable. Peep more promising reviews below:
" I have been trying all sorts of products- both expensive brand names and products from target and fb that ppl review. I have spent thousands!!
Then I read the reviews on this product- it by far has given me the best results. It has made my eyebags less evident- they aren't so big and obvious anymore..my eyes are brighter. I don't think I need surgery anymore.I have only been using the product for almost a month. I use it only at night. It is a little oily and sticky. I use it all around my eyes especially the bags. I use it with the RoC retinol undereye cream. I use the RoC cream day and night. RoC cream is sticky so you need to give it time to dry before you put on your make up. So if you have bags like I do... you should give the Retinol Eye stick and the RoC retinol under eye cream a try... you won't be disappointed ! And you'll save $$$" — mary caeg"II've been using this for about 5 days. I have noticed a big changed after applying this in the morning and night with my eyes. I will buy again! This is a game changer for mature eyes and makeup." — matt
"I purchased this in mid June this year and shortly thereafter began using it. I always have 0 expectations for any new product I buy. So, I just used it and forgot about it. Then lately, I guess within the last two weeks or so, my eyes seem to be more alert looking. Taking a closer look, I discovered that my crow's feet are nearly gone!So, it has been 2 months of use and sure enough, my eyelids look tighter and my skin a bit brighter.I mean, I kept wondering what was going on and then I remembered I was using this eye stick. Note although I am old, I do not naturally have bags or discoloration under my eyes. What I have was just light wrinkling and sagging skin. I don't look 20 again, but I think it has taken about 10 years off of me." — Susan
If you want to shop for more high-powered retinoids that you don't need a dermatologist's prescription for, take a look at some of these options from previous HuffPost coverage:
Amazon
A313 cream (0.12% retinol)
If you're a fan of French pharmacy beauty, then there's a good chance you've heard of this cult-favorite cream. According to the brand
, it uses .12% retinol that penetrates the skin and targets common signs of aging. Many reviewers recommend starting with a very small, pea-sized amount and made note of the cream's thick, greasy finish — it's definitely not for everyone, but those who love it are absolutely devoted to this French ointment. It can be challenging to find it stateside, so make sure you're purchasing from a reputable seller with good reviews.
Amazon reviewer Jessica
said she "ordered this after hearing about it from an aesthetician. It has a vaseline-type texture when it goes on. So a little goes a long way. You can definitely feel it tingling after you put it on. It works, but I personally cannot use it more than 2-3 times per week or my skin gets irritated. When I use it regularly, my hyperpigmentation is much better and so are my fine lines and wrinkles. It is definitely worth a try, but if you have sensitive skin, I recommend you start with a small amount and only once or twice a week at most!"
Target
Differin adapalene gel 0.1% acne treatment (0.1% adapalene)
Differin is probably the best known adapalene-based product. It claims that the more toned-down nature of this active ingredient compared to other retinoids which makes it a good all-over face treatment that is suitable for everyday use, even for sensitive skin types.
In previous reporting , Dr. Ariel Ostad , a cosmetic surgeon based in New York City, explained that like other forms of retinoids, adapalene, which until 2018 was only available by prescription, works by increasing the skin's cellular turnover rate — a process that slows down naturally as we age. So even though adapalene-based products are marketed as acne treatments, Ostad said that they can also be used to help promote collagen production — and more collagen can mean plumper, more youthful skin with fewer fine lines.
Dermstore
SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 maximum strength refining night cream (1.0% retinol)
If you've ever invested in SkinCeuticals products
, you know that they are made with potent, high-quality ingredients that will give you the most bang for your buck. This cream has such a high concentration of retinol that the brand recommends priming your skin with its .5% strength cream
for a few months beforehand to see if it can tolerate such a high concentration of retinol. In the more potent version featured here, the strong 1.0% retinol is balanced out with a soothing complex of calming ingredients derived from chamomile and other botanicals to comfort skin and negate potential irritation.
In previous HuffPost reporting
, Dr. Deanne Mraz
, a board-certified dermatologist at Modern Dermatology
in Connecticut and an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine
, said the varying retinol strengths
available make this cream a great option for "anyone who needs to downshift to a gentler strength in the cold, dry winter months and turn up the volume [spring through fall]."
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