Dr. Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum for dry skin
Retinol
Ferulic Acid
Caffeine
Centella Asiatica Extract
Glycolic AcidAverage
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- Low RiskSafety
Works for dry skin; other eye cares fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your dry skin, as Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate provide hydration, but it lacks sufficient emollients to fully address dryness.
- The inclusion of Saccharide Isomerate and Glycolic Acid offers general skincare benefits supportive for dry or flaky skin, though these are not primary concerns.
- The product is generally safe for your dry skin, with some potential for irritation due to Retinol, Glycolic Acid, and Salicylic Acid.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsUsers report this serum effectively firms the eye area and smooths fine lines, with a lightweight gel texture that absorbs quickly and layers well under makeup. Many see visible improvements in crepey skin and puffiness. A minority of users with sensitive skin experienced irritation, dryness, or stinging due to the retinol content.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “spreads easily on the skin and sinks in quickly”
- “absorbs easily and quickly into the sensitive skin”
- “gel like texture... really cooling”
Reduces lines Often Mentioned
- “significantly helps with my dark circles, bags and hooded eyes”
- “really fine lines I felt have literally faded away”
- “improves my fine lines... they're definitely reduced”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “only downside, obviously, is the price”
- “good one, but pricey”
- “expensive for the amount”
Firms skin Sometimes Noted
- “tightens the area under my eye”
- “makes my skin firmer, more toned”
- “visibly lifts, smooths and hydrates”
Good under makeup Sometimes Noted
- “doubles as an eye primer”
- “perfect primer for makeup”
- “layers well under concealer”
Caused irritation Sometimes Noted
- “developed breakout after using this product”
- “tingled when I put it on”
- “too strong for me”
Not moisturizing Rarely Noted
- “not moisturising enough for me... especially during winter”
- “very drying”
- “need to layer additional moisturising eye cream”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “pump... clog up every once in a while”
- “hard to get the last bit out”
- “dispenses too much product”
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Questions and answers
How well does Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum work for dry skin?
This eye serum works moderately well for dry skin because it includes ingredients that provide hydration, but it lacks enough rich, softening ingredients to fully stop dryness. To truly comfort dry skin, this type of product needs extra nourishing butters and deep moisturizers to lock in water and keep the skin soft and smooth.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate help provide hydration for your dry skin. To fit dry skin best, an eye care product needs rich moisturizing ingredients like shea butter and nourishing oils for optimal moisture retention and skin barrier support.
What does Retinol do for dry skin?
Retinol is a poor fit for dry skin because it frequently causes scaling, stinging, and dryness. To care for dry skin properly, a product needs gentle, hydrating ingredients like ceramides, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and keep the skin barrier calm and smooth.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
What does Ferulic Acid do for dry skin?
Ferulic acid helps keep dry skin hydrated and supports the skin barrier. It helps lock in moisture to reduce dryness and keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.
International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. Internationale Zeitschrift Fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal International de Vitaminologie Et de Nutrition, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This treatment serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though it may cause some irritation on dry skin. To fully address dryness, a product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like nourishing plant oils and butters or ceramides to lock in hydration.
Can I use this serum with vitamin C, and in what order?
You can use this serum with vitamin C, but it is best to apply vitamin C in the morning and save this serum for the evening routine. Because this product contains retinol and acids, combining them directly with vitamin C at the same time may cause irritation on dry skin.
How often should I use this serum?
This eye serum works for your dry skin, though it may cause some irritation and lacks enough rich softeners to fully handle dryness. To keep your skin comfortable, products of this type need extra hydrating ingredients like ceramides and rich plant oils alongside gentle moisture.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores, but the retinol and acids inside may cause mild skin flaking or purging as your skin gets used to it. Because it is only moderately hydrating for dry skin, a product of this type needs extra rich moisturizers and soothing ingredients like ceramides or plant oils to lock in hydration and prevent irritation.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A novel moisturizer containing saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier recovery, improves hydration, reduces erythema, and alleviates discomfort compared to a control moisturizer following intense pulsed light treatment in subjects with skin aging.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018Topical stabilized retinol treatment induced HAS gene expression and increased hyaluronic acid production in human skin in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo compared to vehicle.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Treatment with 14% ferulic acid and 12% l-ascorbic acid significantly reduced pigmentation and erythema while improving hydration and elasticity in 20 women with photoaged skin, with neither acid proving definitively more effective overall though ascorbic acid showed slightly greater skin lightening.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Combining fractional microneedle radiofrequency with a topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced wrinkle severity by 29.9% versus 18.0%, increased elasticity by 12.9% versus 2.3%, and improved aesthetic outcomes in 31 participants compared to radiofrequency and placebo.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025Pretreatment with a topical antioxidant mixture of vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin attenuated ultraviolet-induced sunburn cell formation, thymine dimer formation, matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression, p53 protein expression, and the suppression of CD1a-expressing Langerhans cells in human skin compared to vehicle control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017
Why other eye cares fit dry skin better
- Retinol in this eye care
Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019 The topical application of ascorbyl palmitate and calcium ascorbate in various formulations increased the moisture contents of the skin of volunteers when compared to a commercial Vitamin E preparation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2004
Ingredients
Water, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Bakuchiol, Retinol, Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract, Ferulic Acid, Ubiquinone, Quercetin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caffeine, Willow Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Glycolic Acid, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Mandelic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Pvm Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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