RoC

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Targeted Patches.

Retinoids

About this product

Targeted patches with micro-dart delivery designed to penetrate deeper into skin around the eyes and mouth, containing retinol and supportive ingredients.

Full ingredients

Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Cyclodextrin, Retinol, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Allantoin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Panthenol, Water/Aqua/Eau, BHT

Guru Score

75%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What they liked

Thoughtful formula for delicate eye area
Deeper retinol penetration

What they flagged

Dosing consistency across microdarts unclear
Higher irritation risk from occlusion

What the gurus are saying

The micro-dart delivery system aims to push retinol deeper into delicate areas, which one dermatologist praised for its thoughtful formulation around the eyes. However, getting active ingredients to diffuse reliably from tiny darts is technically tricky, raising questions about consistent dosing across each patch, and deeper penetration under occlusion means more irritation risk alongside any benefit. Best suited for those who find stronger retinoids too harsh for the eye area but want targeted treatment there.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take March 2025

Best for

Mature skin

Type

RetinoidsSheet mask & patch

Key actives

Retinoid Hyaluronic acid Peptides

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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Doctorly

3.59M subs

✓Yay

"They have really thoughtful ingredients, especially for around the eyes, things like retinol that are able to be delivered deeper into the skin. They pull off in a really cool way. These ones are blue, which are quite visual, and they will have some benefits while still looking ridiculous."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Mixed

"RoC is a good brand overall and their retinol is pretty good, but it's kind of an interesting concept just using retinol in this fashion in these targeted areas. What's the point, why are we not treating the entire face? I suppose it makes sense if you find prescription retinoids [...] too irritating [...] around the eyes or mouth but still want to use retinol."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Retinoids

Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Peptides

Peptides are short protein fragments meant to signal repair. The evidence for them is thinner than for retinoids or vitamin C, and it varies a lot by the specific peptide, so the category is more promising than proven.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Targeted Patches?

Targeted patches with micro-dart delivery designed to penetrate deeper into skin around the eyes and mouth, containing retinol and supportive ingredients.

Is RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Targeted Patches worth it?

Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 75%.

What is RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Targeted Patches's Guru Score?

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Targeted Patches holds a Guru Score of 75%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.