Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream

ILIA Beauty
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Retinol Treatment · Cream · 0.5 fl oz/14.8ml
Packaging
Dropper
Key Ingredients
Sea fennel extract
and smooths skin
Upcycled avocado extract
Caffeine and peptides
Concentrations not disclosed by brand. Tap a key ingredient for a quick note.
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  →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) .
Benefits
Antiaging
Formulated for mature skin and the visible signs of aging
Firming
Tightens and lifts skin for a more sculpted, toned appearance
Hydrating
Delivers water and humectants to plump and quench thirsty skin
Line-Reducing
Visibly diminishes fine lines and expression wrinkles
Nourishing
Feeds skin with lipids, vitamins, and plant actives
Smoothing
Softens rough texture for a more even surface
UV-Protecting
Shields skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays that cause aging and damage
Finish
Natural
Sun Protection & Wear
SPF 40

Gently pat a small amount around the eye area using your ring finger. Use morning and evening.

Certifications
◦ Fragrance-Free
◦ Gluten-Free
Regulatory
◦ Non-Comedogenic
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Skin Type
Mature
Skin Concerns
Dark Circles
Dryness
Puffiness
Wrinkles
4.4· 56 reviews on Credo
Award WinnerClinically Proven
Certifications
Cruelty-Free
Vegan
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed13 of 20 ingredients · 14 papers
⚖️Regulatory16 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed38 reviews
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$46
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Verified Mar 2026