Peace Out Retinol Eye Stick Review 2022

The Peace Out Retinol Eye Stick deserves all the credit it gets. As someone who doesn’t have sensitive skin, I was never really scared of the thought of using retinol. So I’ve been using the ingredient in serums and moisturisers for a few years now — but I’ve never tried targeting my under-eye area with retinol. That is, until I saw the Peace Out Retinol Eye Stick trending on TikTok this spring. 

I wanted to try Peace Out’s retinol-infused eye stick because I suffer from pretty intense dark circles and had yet to find an eye cream that delivered visible payoff. I was also tired of having to apply concealer underneath my eyes anytime I hopped on a Zoom call or attended an in-person event. Eye puffiness was also a concern of mine; no matter how much sleep I got⁠ or how much salt I limited from my diet, the dark circles just wouldn’t go away. I had reached the tipping point and was desperate to try something new. 

Enter the Peace Out Skincare Retinol Eye Stick, which looks a bit like a lipstick tube, except it's not for your lips. The balmlike formula is meant to be applied to the areas surrounding your eyes—both underneath and around your eyelids — as a way to treat everything from fine lines to dark circles, puffiness, and dry skin. The product is meant to be safe for all skin types — I have combination skin, and the skin underneath my eyes tends to experience the most dryness — so I felt confident integrating the formula into my routine. 

The eye stick relies three hero ingredients to get the job done: encapsulated retinol for reducing fine lines and dark circles, a power peptide complex for firming and antiaging, and vegan squalane for hydrating parched skin. The ingredient list also includes the antioxidant astaxanthin, which the brand claims (based on various studies) has stronger brightening effects than topical vitamin C. 

Per the product’s instructions, I only use the retinol eye stick at night since I don’t want to step into the sun with retinol on during the day. (Retinol is known to increase your skin’s sensitivity to sunlight, which is why derms recommend using it at night and following up with sunscreen in the daytime to minimise retinol burn and increased sensitivity to the sun.)

My evening skin-care routine goes as follows: I cleanse my skin, apply a gentle essence, follow with a retinol serum, then apply the Peace Out Retinol Eye Stick, and finish with a facial oil infused with hyaluronic acid for the utmost moisture. Because my skin isn’t sensitive, I use the stick two to three times a week, but it’s advised that if you do have delicate skin, start by using it once a week until you fully adjust. With consistent use, I’ve noticed the areas under my eyes look smoother, more relaxed, and more hydrated.

As someone who considers herself a beauty buff, I’m not afraid to shell out for high-quality skin- care products. That said, I’m impressed that for only $28, this product delivers—proof that you can find effective formulas at all price points. 

This story originally appeared on GLAMOUR US.

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