Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream for combination skin
Retinol Sa
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ascorbic Acid
Glycerin
Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf ExtractAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for combination skin; other eye cares fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 wrinkle reduction for your eye area due to retinol and sodium hyaluronate, which help minimize fine lines and wrinkles, but these ingredients are irrelevant for your oily shine and combination skin concerns.
- While sodium hyaluronate provides hydration suitable for combination skin, the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
- The product is generally safe for your combination skin, though retinol and ascorbic acid carry some risk of irritation.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 3.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this eye cream is frequently praised for smoothing fine lines and improving skin texture, making the under-eye area appear more awake and youthful due to its retinol and hyaluronic acid formula. A moderate number of users with sensitive skin report experiencing irritation, including stinging, redness, and flaking, particularly in the initial weeks of use.
Highlights
Lightweight and fast-absorbing Mostly Mentioned
- “non-greasy feel”
- “absorbs instantly”
- “lightweight consistency”
- “wears well under makeup”
- “doesn't feel heavy”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “skin feels silky”
- “smoother application”
- “softens rough patches”
- “crepeyness reduced”
- “makeup sits better”
Reduces fine lines Often Mentioned
- “fades crow's feet”
- “softens deep wrinkles”
- “eyes look younger”
- “smoothed under-eye texture”
- “diminished laugh lines”
Brightens dark circles Sometimes Noted
- “eyes look brighter”
- “helped with darkness”
- “looked less tired”
- “noticeable brightness”
- “reduced dark shadows”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “better than expensive brands”
- “great price point”
- “affordable retinol option”
- “worth the money”
- “effective drugstore find”
Causes irritation Sometimes Noted
- “burned my skin”
- “stinging sensation”
- “caused redness”
- “eyes watered”
- “too harsh for sensitive skin”
Drying and flaking Sometimes Noted
- “caused flaky skin”
- “dried out under-eyes”
- “made skin crepey”
- “peeling skin”
- “needed extra moisturizer”
No visible results Rarely Noted
- “saw no difference”
- “wrinkles didn't change”
- “minimal improvement”
- “waste of money”
- “did nothing for me”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “pump stopped working”
- “tube split open”
- “hard to get product out”
- “no safety seal”
- “messy cap”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smell is strong”
- “fragrance is off-putting”
- “chemical smell”
- “scent lingered”
- “too perfumed”
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Questions and answers
How well does Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream work for combination skin?
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream works moderately well for combination skin by smoothing fine lines around the eyes, but it lacks enough ingredients to control oily shine. While it is generally safe, retinol and vitamin C may cause irritation on sensitive areas. An eye product for combination skin needs soothing, hydrating ingredients that balance oil production without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Sodium hyaluronate makes this eye cream a good fit for your combination skin by providing lightweight hydration. To work best for this skin type, a product of this type needs soothing and hydrating ingredients that balance oil production without causing irritation.
What does Retinol SA do for combination skin?
Retinol SA helps smooth out fine lines and uneven tone while keeping combination skin balanced. It may improve firmness and texture over time, though an average fit for combination skin also needs soothing and hydrating ingredients to maintain a calm and comfortable feel.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015Dermatology and Therapy, 2023
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?
Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This eye cream goes in the treatment step of your evening routine. Retinol and ascorbic acid carry some risk of irritation on combination skin, and treatments are placed at night for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure.
Can I use this cream with niacinamide, and in what order?
You can use this cream with niacinamide by applying niacinamide first, letting it absorb, and then following with the eye cream. Because this product contains retinol, combining it with active ingredients like niacinamide may raise the chance of irritation on your combination skin. A product of this type needs soothing and oil-controlling ingredients to balance combination skin while smoothing lines around the eyes.
How often should I use this cream?
This eye cream may be used daily to help smooth fine lines, though retinol and ascorbic acid carry some risk of irritation on combination skin. To achieve the best balance for combination skin, this product needs added oil-control ingredients and hydration that addresses both oily and dry areas.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This eye cream is unlikely to clog pores, but retinol may cause some drying, flaking, or irritation on combination skin. To properly care for combination skin, a product of this type needs ingredients that balance hydration with oil control.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
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, 2019Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Topical 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, 2017Topical application of all-trans-retinol induced epidermal thickening and increased retinoid binding protein expression similar to all-trans-retinoic acid in normal human skin, but without causing significant erythema or measurable retinoic acid levels.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1995Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A 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, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Topical application of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid reduced acne relapses and helped maintain remission compared to a light moisturizing cream in adult females in the acne maintenance phase over 16 weeks.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023Topical treatments including podophyllotoxin, sodium nitrite, myrtle leaf extract, phenol, salicylic acid with lactic acid, SB206, and VP-102 were more efficacious than control in patients with molluscum contagiosum, whereas cantharidin, potassium hydroxide, and imiquimod showed varying degrees of efficacy.
Clinics in Dermatology, 2021Topical Myrtle solution significantly reduced inflammatory lesions and acne severity index compared to 1% clindamycin solution in patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 2020
Why other eye cares fit combination 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 A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trisiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylamide, Polyethylene, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chlorphenesin, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Bht, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium Edta, Laureth-7, Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Sodium Hydroxide, Synthetic Wax, Ptfe
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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