Replenix All Trans Retinol Eye Repair Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“All Trans Retinol Eye Repair Cream”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing21 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Fortified with 90% Green Tea Polyphenols, Arnica and antioxidant Vitamin E, the luxurious treatment delivers long-lasting moisture and hydration, whilst defending against the damaging effects of environmental aggressors for a bright, youthful-looking eye contour.”
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, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, myristyl myristate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: chrysin.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - chrysin also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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: retinol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: RetinolMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl dilaurate~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl dilaurateMyristyl myristate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateAcrylates copolymer~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerAcrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~0.95–1.45%
- 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 stearateGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerButylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 glycolMacrocystis pyrifera extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Camellia sinensis polyphenols~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristyl laurate~0.1–0.4%
Retinol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHesperidin methyl chalcone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to be able to improve the appearance of undereye darkness but evidence is missing. Can be an allergen and cause irritation
More about Hesperidin methyl chalconeSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePinanediol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphanediol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipeptide-2~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Dipeptide-2N-hydroxysuccinimide~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Is claimed to be able to brighten skin tone by removing some blood-related pigmented compounds in skin (hemoglobin and related elements) but solid research is missing. Can be irritating
More about N-hydroxysuccinimideChrysin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as lightening the skin, but solid evidence is missing. Could somewhat help in reducing the darkness of the under-eye area. Helps to neutralise free radicals in skin
More about ChrysinPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Phytonadione~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silybum marianum fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium pca~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPeg-100 stearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePolysorbate 20~0.05–0.3%
Phospholipids~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsHydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.05–0.2%
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractCetyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholMyristyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholLauryl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
Behenyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPalmitic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidLecithin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAscorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidHeterotheca inuloides flower extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylamide~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideC13-14 isoparaffin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinLaureth-7~0.05–0.25%
Steareth-20~0.1–0.5%
Pvp~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpButylated pvp~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Disodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl dilaurate, Myristyl myristate, Acrylates copolymer, Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Butylene glycol, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Camellia sinensis polyphenols, Myristyl laurate, Retinol, Tocopheryl acetate, Hesperidin methyl chalcone, Sodium hyaluronate, Pinanediol, Camphanediol, Dipeptide-2, N-hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Phytonadione, Silybum marianum fruit extract, Sodium pca, Peg-100 stearate, Polysorbate 20, Phospholipids, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Cetyl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Lauryl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lecithin, Ascorbic acid, Heterotheca inuloides flower extract, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Steareth-20, Pvp, Butylated pvp, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium edta
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| ReplenixAll Trans Retinol Eye Repair CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Zenovia SkincareRetinol Recovery Eye Cream | Super Facialistfor Men Firming Eye Cream | StriVectinAdvanced Retinol Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 80% | 79% |
| Price | $103.00 | $64.00−$39.00 | $13.22−$89.78 | $46.27−$56.73 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 7 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Gluconolactone | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Replenix - All Trans Retinol Eye Repair Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, caprylic/capric triglyceride, myristyl myristate and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.05% - 0.20%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- This moisturizer contains an effective form of retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.10% - 0.30%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily. Because of the irritation risk of retinoids, we recommend to have another, retinoid-free moisturizer in your routine to use on the alternative days or when your skin feels dry.
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.10% - 0.30%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.10% - 0.30% and dipeptide-2 0.05% - 0.25%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 103.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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