
4 of 4 advertised claims delivered
“The lightweight emulsion boasts a soothing, non-greasy texture that delivers immediate hydration to transform tired-looking eyes.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: isopropyl myristate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
“Address the 3 signs of eye aging: puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles, with one hard-working cream.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
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.
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
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.
“Pure retinol, a naturally occurring vitamin A derivative known to accelerate cell turnover and refine texture lies at the core of the Retinol Correxion range.”
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.
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).


Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseOne 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 GlycerinEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateUsed to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Two 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 RetinolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
More about Copper gluconateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolWater, Lactose, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-8, Retinol, Dihydroxy methylchromone, Sodium hyaluronate, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Sorbitol, Cetyl alcohol, Arachidyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Isopropyl myristate, Pentylene glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Octadecyl di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol
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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.
| RoC SkincareRetinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | PixiRetinol Eye Cream | Colorescience UKTotal Eye Firm & Repair Cream | ColorescienceTotal Eye Firm Repair Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 82% | 82% |
| Price | $19.97 | $22.00+$2.03 | $85.93+$65.96 | $89.10+$69.13 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Based on the ingredients included, "RoC Skincare - Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, lactose, peg-8 and sorbitol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (isopropyl myristate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetearyl ethylhexanoate and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. 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.
The product retails from 24.99£ up to 29.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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