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ILIA Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream

$46.00

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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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How To Use

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.

Ingredients

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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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...

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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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Mandatory eye cream

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ILIA Beauty - Syndication

This is so effective.

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Retinol eye cream

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I like this. I like the idea of putting it on and using the other side to smooth it in. Seems to be working and I've only been using it a couple weeks. At 62, I already see a difference. Definitely putting it on reorder.

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eye cream

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Its okay

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Best eye cream

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This is one of the best eye cream I've tried. Have tried others but this one I like the most.

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Under eye dream cream!

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This product leaves the skin around my eyes refreshed after my long shifts at home. Its very gently and does not have a strong scent to irritate my eyes.

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