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Dr. Denese New York Wrinkle Rx Extreme Retinol Eye Gel
The Dr. Denese New York Wrinkle Rx Extreme Retinol Eye Gel is a eye care. Our analysis of its 12 ingredients (9 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.
The Dr. Denese New York Wrinkle Rx Extreme Retinol Eye Gel is a eye care. Our analysis of its 12 ingredients (9 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
4/0
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
2/0
Sensitive Skin
2/3
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Dimethyl Isosorbide
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
9
|
A
|
Retinol
(Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
B
|
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
(Skin Conditioning, Sufactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
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How to use
General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.
Trust & honesty
Contains ingredients some choose to avoid or double-check while pregnant or nursing.
Topical retinoids (retinol, retinaldehyde, retinyl esters) are widely advised against in pregnancy as a precaution. The strongest evidence is for ORAL retinoids; topical absorption is low, but most clinicians err on the side of caution.
This is general information, not medical advice. Pregnancy guidance varies and depends on concentration and your individual situation — always check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist. How we flag this.
The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.
Most studied between 0.1% and 1%. Higher is not automatically better — irritation climbs with dose, so a well-formulated lower strength is often the sweet spot.
Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
L-ascorbic acid is usually used at 5–20% (around 10–15% is common). Above ~20% adds little and tends to irritate more; it also needs a low pH to work.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.
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