Retinol 0.1 Caffeine Revitalizing Eye Cream — Reddit Reviews

• Acne

  Some evidence

  Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies→

  Both ingredients for acne

  Niacinamide · Some evidence

  • Most studies found niacinamide helped acne
  • Some studies found 4% niacinamide cleared acne about as well as clindamycin
  • One study found 4% niacinamide improved red, sore spots, but IPL worked better
  • Some research found no clear difference, and a large review said the effects were uncertain

  Retinol · Not proven yet

  Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.

  1 study tested it on its own. See all 4 studies→

  • It helped acne in the available study
  • Retinol 0.2% reduced acne when used on its own
  • The study was in people with red, sore spots

  Studied at 0.03–1% · this product: 0.1%

• Hyperpigmentation

  Some evidence

  Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 24 studies→

  Both ingredients for hyperpigmentation

  Niacinamide · Some evidence

  • All of these studies found niacinamide helped fade dark spots or patches
  • In clinical trials, 5% niacinamide faded dark spots more than a placebo
  • It also helped when used with salicylic acid peels, more than peels alone
  • Used on its own, it helped, but one study found a niacinamide mix worked better
  • One study found the fading effect reversed after stopping niacinamide

  Retinol · Some evidence

  5 studies tested it on its own. See all 14 studies→

  • All of these studies found retinol helped fade dark spots or patches
  • Most studies found retinol made facial dark patches lighter
  • Some studies found retinol worked about as well as other common dark-spot treatments
  • A large review found retinol worked better than some other treatments for dark spots

  Studied at 0.1–10% · this product: 0.1%

Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.