The 15 Best Retinol Eye Creams Worth Adding to Your Routine

Your under-eyes will stay nice and moisturized for up to 24 hours, thanks to this beloved and fast-absorbing retinol cream from the experts at Olay. Its silky retinol, vitamin E, and vitamin B3 formula works as you snooze, and won't leave a greasy film under your eyes the next morning.

• Key ingredients: Retinol, vitamin E, and vitamin B3

One satisfied customer writes: "My eyes instantly got plumped on the first use. Purchased the whole night line. My skin feels so moisturized and it's not greasy and leaves the face feeling real nice and soft. Purchased a second bottle already." —Shavon212

Murad's entire Retinol Youth line is magic, and this eye serum from the brand is one of Tomassian's favorites. Its ophthalmologist-tested formula can be used around the entire eye to de-puff and reduce fine lines and is even safe for sensitive skin. "It has multiple retinols some of which are time release which limits irritation on the skin. It also contains cotton wool extract to hydrate the skin," the expert says.

• Key ingredients: Retinol, cotton wool grass extract, marine kelp complex

One satisfied customer writes: "Best eye serum ever! I noticed a difference and brightness in my eye bags after the first few uses!! My under-eyes feel so smooth and are practically non-existent! I love how it applies and highly recommend." —jasminegabx

Retinol and bio-retinol (an ingredient derived from naturally brightening babchi seeds) work in tandem to soften fine lines and brighten the eye area, while this eye cream's hyaluronic acid boosts its hydration. And since the cream is nicely designed with a metal applicator tip, we're betting you'll relish putting it on before bed.

• Key ingredients: Retinol, bio-retinol

One satisfied customer writes: "I love this product. I’ve been using it every day and my fine lines are less noticeable. It’s gentle on my sensitive skin too. Wonderful!" —Kathy

This ophthalmologist-tested, non-greasy eye cream from L'Oréal aims to improve the appearance of dark circles and fine lines while boosting hydration. And since it also contains soothing Centella Asiatica, the cream also helps repair the skin barrier as a skincare bonus.

• Key ingredients: Retinol, Centella Asiatica

One satisfied customer writes: "I have never ever found an eye cream that actually delivers until now! It really does all that it claims to. I noticed results quite quickly, and it's only getting better from there! I use this with the matching day and night creams. Best routine I have ever used!! Thanks again, L'Oreal!!" —GGBird

You'll get multiple benefits in one with this retinol eye cream from Sunday Riley. Its powerful six-percent retinol formula minimizes fine lines and wrinkles using a blend of retinoid ester and liposome-encapsulated retinol and brightens thanks to the addition of niacinamide.

• Key ingredients: Retinoid ester, liposome-encapsulated retinol

One satisfied customer writes: "I am in my early 40s and have experimented with many different eye creams. This one is now my holy grail! It is that good. Like most products, it takes time to see results. I've been using it for months now and all fine lines around my eyes have disappeared! The skin around my eyes is so smooth." —LoveNicolett

RoC is one of the best skincare finds you can pick up at the drugstore, and it's hard to go wrong with their line-smoothing eye cream. The dermatologist-beloved formula works to correct not only wrinkles but also puffiness and dark circles. Did we mention it has the seal of approval from over 2,000 beauty enthusiasts?

• Key ingredients: Retinol, mineral complex

One satisfied customer writes: "I noticed a difference in my crow's feet wrinkles after a week. A substantial difference. Love the product and will keep using it." —LizOutWest

Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Eye Rescue Cream is a favorite among professional makeup artists to prep skin ahead of the red carpet. In addition to time-released retinol, this earth-friendly, cult-favorite cream also uses a botanical complex to brighten dark circles, plus winter daphne stem cell extract to firm delicate under-eye skin.

• Key ingredients: Retinol, botanical complex, winter daphne stem cell extract

One satisfied customer writes: "I have been using this for about a month and I love it. It’s perfect for my combination skin. Sometimes eye cream can be greasy on me, but this sinks in and doesn’t crease my makeup. I love the bouncy texture and barely have to use any." —citizenkym

Here's another one of Tomassian's top picks that's formulated with soothing niacinamide, plus vitamins C and E for both brightening and antioxidant protection. Its formula is nicely still gentle enough for sensitive skin, thanks to the inclusion of hyaluronic acid and ceramides. "This cocktail of ingredients is great to improve fine lines and wrinkles but also brighten the under-eye area," he explains.

• Key ingredients: Retinol, niacinamide, vitamins C and E

One satisfied customer writes: "Love this eye cream! I’m in my mid-30s, have always used an eye cream, and never noticed much of an improvement with the (probably 100s) I’ve used. I actually see a huge improvement in my dark circles. A tiny bit goes a long way, I apply in AM and PM. Highly recommend!" — Dixie_01

The Inkey List's vegan Retinol Eye Cream uses a slow-release retinoid to combat wrinkles without causing irritation. And at under $15, it's tough to find a retinol eye cream that's more effective at brightening and de-puffing after applying it with a few taps of your ring finger.

• Key ingredients: Stabilized retinoid compound

One satisfied customer writes: "In the first week of using this product, I saw a significant change in the texture of my under-eyes—I literally had road maps. In two weeks of use, thus delicate area has smoothed out and is beautifully hydrated. I'll stop using it when I'm dead!" —Deonna M.

Part of the iconic brand's culty Retinol Ceramide collection, this potent eye cream from Elizabeth Arden uses a blend of encapsulated retinol (which releases over eight hours), niacinamide, and peptides to brighten and de-puff. The cream even features an airless pump to protect its formula's potency.

• Key ingredients: Encapsulated retinol, niacinamide, peptides

One satisfied customer writes: "I have very sensitive skin, and have a hard time finding products that aren't too greasy, or don't just dry me out, or even burn. I am SO happy that this does none of that! I've even started getting compliments that I look well-rested and what's my secret!" —NV Mom

Air travel can be particularly brutal on the skin, but you don't have to be fresh off a flight to reap the benefits of this Jet Lag Overnight Eye Serum. The serum is packed with moisturizing glycerin, dark circle-reducing licorice root extract, and of course, line-smoothing retinol.

• Key ingredients: Retinol, glycerin, licorice root extract

One satisfied customer writes: "I bought this about 2 weeks ago and already noticed increased hydration which is huge for me with my chronically dry skin around my eyes." — mrsvogel11

Formulated with the brand's signature thermal spring water along with pure retinol, this gel-cream from La Roche-Posay is paraben- and fragrance-free, and gentle enough for sensitive skin. The popular cream also features de-puffing caffeine to minimize the appearance of dark circles and under-eye bags.

• Key ingredients: Retinyl linoleate, adenosine, caffeine

One satisfied customer writes: "I'm on my second tube of this eye cream. It's just perfect, and exactly what I have been looking for all these years." —M. Pick

This Japanese pearl extract and golden silk essence balm from Clé de Peau leaves skin feeling moist and dewy for hours after application, making even the driest under-eyes supremely soft and supple. Use it ahead of your moisturizer as one of the last steps in your evening skincare routine.

• Key ingredients: Golden silk essence, Japanese pearl shell extract, theanine

One satisfied customer writes: "This is a wonderfully non-irritating product and has helped me tremendously. Fine lines under my eyes are almost gone. Love it!" —Sabrina C.

Skin that needs more intensive line smoothing, and can handle more potent levels of retinol will want to tap this formula from Dr Dennis Gross Skincare. Alongside retinol is bakuchiol, a retinol alternative that is equally as effective, but gentler on skin; and rambutan a botanical that on skin elasticity while also softening wrinkles.

• Key ingredients: Retinol, bakuchiol, rambutan

One satisfied customer writes: "I have used this eye serum religiously for years. It’s helped keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay but the most intense improvement is in the undereye darkness. I ran out and thought to test whether the eye serum is needed and quickly learned my lesson as they came back darker. This product is gentle and a little goes a long way." — ineededanicknam

One of the first functions of this cream from Skinbetter Science is to eliminate dryness and emphasize the look of fine lines and wrinkles. This eye option is a favorite of board-certified dermatologist Jennifer Gordon. She particularly likes that its formula has a patented delivery system that reduces irritation.

• Key ingredients: Retinol

One satisfied customer writes: "I started using Skinbetter Science | EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream a couple of months ago and I'm really impressed with the results. I had dark pigmentation around my eyes for over a year and despite using different brands and treatments nothing worked. After 6 weeks of using this product once a day the darkness has disappeared and my eyes and skin look brighter. Highly recommend."