This is a safe space, so I’m going to be honest here: as much as I embrace ageing—and think some of the most beautiful women are those who have fun expressions embedded into their faces from years spent laughing and enjoying life with friends and family—there’s something about my own eye area that I tend to criticise.
Dark circles, crepey texture and the tell-tale way concealer just doesn’t seem to sit quite right anymore. Of course, these are all completely natural parts of ageing and appear in… almost everyone. But if you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a way to subtly reduce the appearance of some of these signs, I have good news for you.
Cult beauty brand Alpha-H has just launched its new Midnight Retinal Eye Cream. An evening counterpart to the brand’s existing Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream, the new formula features some seriously standout ingredients.
As the name suggests, retinal is the star of the show, but not just any retinal: encapsulated retinal. What does that mean, you ask? Put simply, the ingredient is contained within teeny-tiny capsules throughout the formula, which release it as the capsules break down upon application.
The idea is that this helps protect the active ingredient and keep it stable within the formula. But what does encapsulated retinal actually do? Like retinol and other vitamin A derivatives, retinal works by supporting skin cell turnover and renewal, helping to target the appearance of fine lines and other visible signs of ageing. Voila.
Alpha-H Midnight Retinal Eye Cream
The Midnight Retinal Eye Cream‘s hero ingredient is encapsulated retinal, which is designed to support skin cell turnover, intensely hydrate the skin and smooth the appearance of fine lines.
The formula also features an algae polysaccharides complex, which helps support circulation and the integrity of the capillaries—including the tiny microcapillaries around the delicate eye area—alongside a shea butter emulsion that helps the formula melt beautifully into the skin.
It’s a rich, nourishing formulation designed to be used in the evening, and should always be followed with sunscreen the following morning.
Designed to help with: Fine lines and wrinkles, dark circles, dryness and dehydration.
Made for: Normal skin, especially those aged 30+ starting to notice signs of fatigue and ageing around the eyes.
Texture and scent: A non-scented cream, naturally coloured yellow by it’s Retinal content.
Before you go delving into this product however, there are a couple of important caveats: it’s not suitable for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and it should be introduced into your routine slowly.
As with retinol, retinal and other vitamin A products, it can be a lot for the skin to adjust to, so slow and steady is key. Start by using it once or twice a week, then gradually build tolerance, using it at a maximum of four nights per week.
And remember, this is your eye area we’re talking about—it’s notoriously delicate, so proceed with caution. (That advice applies to any eye cream, not just this one.)
For a limited time—and I mean just 48 hours—anyone who shops the Midnight Retinal Eye Cream directly via Alpha-H will receive a complimentary silk eye mask as a gift with purchase. Consider it the perfect excuse to give your night-time routine a little upgrade.
Click here to shop the Midnight Retinal Eye Cream via Alpha-H, or shop it at Mecca here.
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