
About this product
An eye balm formulated with a gentle retinoid, shea butter, and oils to deliver anti-aging benefits to the delicate eye area and face.
Full ingredients
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Hybrid Oil, Tricaprylin, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearyl Behenate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Jojoba Esters, Water/Aqua/Eau, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Silica Silylate, Glycerin, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Citrate, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid
Guru Score
Yay
Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat they liked
What they flagged
Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.
What the gurus are saying
This balm delivers a gentle retinoid in a thick, shea-butter-and-oil base (an effective overnight layer without heavy grease) bringing anti-wrinkle and anti-acne benefits to the face. Those with sensitive skin or new to retinoids find it particularly compelling, and experts note that a tiny amount goes remarkably far. One thing to keep in mind: because there's no airless pump, the retinoid's strength over time isn't guaranteed, though the affordable price makes it worth trying.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
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
Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.
An eye balm formulated with a gentle retinoid, shea butter, and oils to deliver anti-aging benefits to the delicate eye area and face.
Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.
Versed Smooth Landing Advanced Retinoid Eye Balm holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.
Versed Smooth Landing Advanced Retinoid Eye Balm is generally suited to mature skin.
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