Garnier Ultra-LiftAnti-Aging Eye Cream with Pro-Retinol
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 11 moreWorks
“Ultra-Lift anti-wrinkle eye cream deeply hydrates and improves elasticity”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, hydrolyzed rice protein.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucoside, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreMay help
“This anti-aging eye treatment reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 1 moreMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside, capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDimethicone~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeIsopropyl palmitate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholIsopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinateAlumina~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateAscorbyl glucoside~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideButyrospermum parkii butter~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCaffeine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Titanium dioxide~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerDimethiconol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Glyceryl stearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHydrolyzed rice protein~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinIsopropyl titanium triisostearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Isopropyl titanium triisostearateMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Mica~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPalmitic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPeg-100 stearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePeg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolRetinyl linoleate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An ester of a retinoid and linoleic acid. Three steps removed from the bioactive form of retinoid, retinoic acid. Once converted to retinoic acid in skin, it can help reduce wrinkles, stimulate collagen production, even out skin tone and reduce blemishes. The concentrations used in cosmetic products are often not high enough to have a positive effect in skin.
More about Retinyl linoleateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateStearic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidZea mays starch~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isopropyl palmitate, Cetearyl alcohol, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Alumina, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caffeine, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Chlorphenesin, Titanium dioxide, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Disodium edta, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Methylparaben, Mica, Palmitic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Retinyl linoleate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium polyacrylate, Stearic acid, Zea mays starch
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| GarnierUltra-LiftAnti-Aging Eye Cream with Pro-RetinolYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal Paris55+ Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment | La Roche-PosayPigmentclar Anti Dark Circles Eye Cream | VichyEye Contour Idealia Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 43% | 39% |
| Price | — | $9.99 | $38.04 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Niacinamide | Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Lancôme Rénergie Lift Multi-Action Lifting And Firming Anti-Aging Eye CreamBoots Glow Eye Cream
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 5
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.