Do I need an eye cream with Retinol if I'm already using Tretinoin?

Hi everyone! Because of its strength, you're not supposed to use Tret around the eyes, so I don't know if it's worth buying an eye cream with Retinol to still help target signs of age for my undereyes, or if the Tretinoin still provides benefits for that area. Thank you! 🫰🏽

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AAMAZING

Oily/Resilient

Due to its potency, Tretinoin is not recommended for the delicate undereye area. While Retinol eye creams are specifically formulated for this sensitive region and offer potential benefits, their effectiveness compared to Tretinoin remains unclear. There is a possibility that Tretinoin could impact meibomian glands and potentially lead to significant dry eye symptoms, but this aspect is not definitively established yet

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AAMAZING

Oily/Resilient

Before I forget, we in the UK should focus on peptides vitamins and moisturising stuff to prevent any dryness from retinol and tretinoin. Incorporate thicker moisturisers, moisturising serums, and peptide-infused products into your skincare routine. Furthermore, using retinol and tretinoin less frequently may help relieve dryness while still reaping the advantages.

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MonaBee

Dry/Resilient

Very very true- especially with the colder weather! Thank you!

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Ozu

Oily/Sensitive

If you apply tretinoin close to your eyes, some of tretinoin will move around and reach there a little. Since skin is like a sponge, it absorbs and spreads around. However, a specialized retinol eye cream maybe more direct.

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MonaBee

Dry/Resilient

Thank you, I thought as much! I'm going to look into a specialized retinol eye cream :)

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missrelativity

Oily/Sensitive

I'm about to start using tretinoin and I plan to use this eye cream with it that I was recommended on here