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ILIA Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream
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Summary
ILIA Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream is a morning ritual must-have, depuffing tired eyes and layering seamlessly under makeup.
Benefits
- Weightlessly hydrates
- Brightens with light-reflecting pearl
- Plant-based retinol alternative smooths over time
- Cooling ceramic tip helps depuff
- Perfect prep step before makeup
- Safe for sensitive eyes and skin
- Dermatologist + ophthalmologist-tested
- Formulated without fragrance or silicone
- 2023 Allure Best of Beauty Award
Key Ingredients
- Sea Fennel Extract - Sustainably sourced retinol alternative that visibly brightens, firms, and smooths without the drawbacks of traditional retinol, which can be too harsh for sensitive skin
- Upcycled Avocado Extract - Zero-waste active that reduces the look of dark circles and puffiness
- Caffeine + Peptides - Skincare powerhouses that visibly depuff and revive tired eyes
Research Results
- Clinically proven to hydrate skin and reduce dark circles*
- 83% said the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles was reduced***
- 100% said concealer applied more smoothly**
- 93% said under eyes felt smoother***
- 91% said under eyes were brightened***
- *In a 6-week instrumental study of 30 women ages 39-65.
- **In a clinical study of 52 women ages 39-65. Results after 4 weeks, ***after 6 weeks.
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Squeeze the tube to apply a small amount below your eyes. Switch to the cooling side of the ceramic tip. Move in slow arcs from the outer corner of the eye in, and up along the brow bone. Gently pat with fingers to help any excess absorb. Wear alone or under ILIA True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Caffeine, Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Mica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalene, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Citrate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491 (Iron Oxide).
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Most Helpful Positive Review
ILIA Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream:
Stepping into the world of skincare, I recently discovered the transformative wonder that is the ILIA Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream. It's not just another eye cream; it's an absolute game-changer! Let me start by saying that this product has indeed earned its five-star rati...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Retinol daily = BAD IDEA (burning sensation)
I love Ilia as a brand. I love their ingredients, I love the fact that they feature senior models in their ads, I love their ingredients, and in general, I've never had an issue with their products. So, when I went on the hunt for a good daytime eye cream, I was excited to see that their eye treatme...
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What Dark Circles?
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This is my second tube of Bright Start Eye Cream because it is simply fabulous. It is soothing and moisturizing to my under eye area and it really HAS alleviated my dark circles. The more I used it, the lighter they became! I also use it on my lids and brow bone areas because it is so silky and relaxing to those areas. I use it morning and evening. I like it so much I have put it on my auto refill list. It is a product that hat delivers.
New go to AM eye cream
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I am using the Milk product and the skin tint. I have added this eye cream in my AM skin routine and I love it. My under eye feels tighter and I see it brighter. It also keeps my under eye hydrated and my Ilia concealer sits well on top.
Eye Cream
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Love it! Lightens under my eyes
Eye Cream
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I can only apply properly using my finger & I do not care for the pearl shine.
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Feels very nice on eye area