Does this eye cream contain retinol?

No, this age-renewal eye cream does not contain retinol. With our BT Matrix™, an exclusive blend of black tea and rambutan leaf extracts, we’re able to deliver retinol-like results* from naturally derived ingredients, while remaining gentle on skin without the known discomfort typical of many retinol products. In fact, the eye cream is ophthalmologist tested and proven suitable to use around the eyes, even on sensitive skin.

*ex vivo studies on BT Matrix™ ingredients; this product does not contain retinol

How does BT Matrix TM work and how did you prove it has retinol-like strength?

The blend of leaf extracts works synergistically to support lost skin structure due to a natural decline in collagen, keeping skin firm and smooth with reduced look of wrinkles. At the fresh Research Lab, our scientists tested BT Matrix™ against the active and more stable form of retinol. Using the Perfex vivo® model, they tested on human skin explants and monitored for 6 days. They then analyzed key biomarkers involved in smoothing wrinkles, firming, and skin discomfort. BT Matrix™ is scientifically proven* to be as or more effective than the active and more stable form of retinol on 3 biomarkers of skin aging. It is also scientifically proven via an instrumental test to visibly reduce the level of wrinkles.

*ex vivo tests on ingredients

What are the different “eye zones” this cream corrects?

The eye cream corrects signs of aging around the eye area, specifically the under eye, crow’s feet, eyelid, and brow bone. The delicate skin around the eyes is up to 10x thinner than the rest of the face, and shows signs of aging differently. When it comes to under eye, the eye cream corrects visible dark circles, eye bags, wrinkles, sagging, and puffiness. For the outer eye, the eye cream smoothes the look of crow’s feet, or what some call “smile lines.” For the eyelid, the thinnest part of the eye area, the eye cream corrects crepiness. It also helps firm the brown bone, preventing the look of droopy eyebrows. Lastly, using the cream in between the eye brows will help smooth out lines, sometimes call the frown lines or “11” lines.

Why do I need both Black Tea Age Renewal Eye Cream and Black Tea Age Renewal Face Cream?

Black Tea Age Renewal Eye Cream is ophthalmologist tested and designed specifically for all zones of the delicate eye area to address dark circles, crow’s feet, and eye bags. Apply to the under eye, crow's feet, eyelid, and brow bone. Black Tea Age Renewal Face Cream addresses wrinkles and lack of firmness and radiance on the face and neck. It should be applied to the face—up to the orbital bone, as well as the neck. When using together, you'll correct signs of aging on the entire eye area, face, and neck for total age renewal.