Best Mature Beauty Prime Day Skin-Care Deals
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Eye Cream
Sulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Eye Cream
Allure contributing commerce writer Christa Joanna Lee applying the Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream
Christa Joanna Lee
You may be reaching for gel face moisturizers this time of year, but the eye area often needs a little extra support, no matter the season, since they have fewer oil glands. David Kim, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, recommends Sulwhasoo’s Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Eye Cream for its deeply hydrating formula, which combines squalane and glycerin with brightening licorice and smoothing ginseng retinol. Bonus: The little gold applicator spoon makes every swipe feel just a bit fancier.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6
Allure features director Dianna Singh applying the Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6
Dianna Singh
Retinal (short for retinaldehyde) is a vitamin A derivative that converts to retinoic acid in just one step, making it work faster than retinol while often remaining gentler than prescription-strength retinoids. With strengths ranging from 0.01% to 0.24% retinal, Medik8’s Crystal Retinal makes it easy to find a retinoid that matches your experience level. Its encapsulated retinal delivery system is paired with “hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to buffer any potential irritation,” says Asmi Berry, DO, a board-certified dermatologist in Los Angeles. “It’s one of the few that doesn’t make my skin extra sensitive or turn my pillow yellow,” says features director Dianna Singh.
