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Versed Smooth Landing Advanced Retinoid Eye Balm.

About this product

An eye balm formulated with a gentle retinoid, shea butter, and oils to deliver anti-aging benefits to the delicate eye area and face.

Full ingredients

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Hybrid Oil, Tricaprylin, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydroxystearic/​Linolenic/​Oleic Polyglycerides, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearyl Behenate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Jojoba Esters, Water/​Aqua/​Eau, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Silica Silylate, Glycerin, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Citrate, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid

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Guru Score

85%

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Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This balm delivers a gentle retinoid in a thick, shea-butter-and-oil base (an effective overnight layer without heavy grease) bringing anti-wrinkle and anti-acne benefits to the face. Those with sensitive skin or new to retinoids find it particularly compelling, and experts note that a tiny amount goes remarkably far. One thing to keep in mind: because there's no airless pump, the retinoid's strength over time isn't guaranteed, though the affordable price makes it worth trying.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take June 2024

What they liked

  • Gentle retinoid for sensitive skin or retinoid beginners
  • Thick balmy texture that locks in moisture
  • A little goes a long way

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    Best for

    Type

    Key actives

    RetinoidVitamin E

    Formula notes

    Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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    What the gurus are saying.

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    No BS Beauty
    No BS Beauty
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    ✓Yay
    "It's a nice product for those sensitive or with sensitivity to retinoids or those that are new to retinoids. It's a nice product to start with. A little bit goes a long way and it lasts forever. Overall it's a nice one, [...] especially for sensitive skin."
    Dr. Vanita Rattan
    Dr. Vanita Rattan
    1.23M subs
    ✓Yay
    "It's got fats first, which [...] means it's going to hold water and prevent transepidermal water loss. It's got vitamin A, but it's not an airless pump, which means you don't really know how effective the vitamin A is going to be. However, it is Na Safed, meaning no denat alcohol, no fragrance, no essential oils. And I do like it, and it's only twelve pounds, so this is one that actually is decent."
    Cassandra Bankson
    Cassandra Bankson
    2.46M subs
    ✓Yay
    "Instead of layering your retinoid, this is basically the level up version. Because this is so small, I've still used a lot of it but this has lasted me quite a long time because a little goes such a long way because it kind of warms up on your skin you literally need the lightest touch. This allows you to get the benefit of a retinoid, specifically the anti-acne, the anti-wrinkle, anti-hyperpigmentation, anti-scarring benefits, without having to actually use the grease ball goo."
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    "Instead of layering your retinoid, this is basically the level up version. Because this is so small, I've still used a lot of it but this has lasted me quite a long time because a little goes such a long way because it kind of warms up on your skin you literally need the lightest touch. This allows you to get the benefit of a retinoid, specifically the anti-acne, the anti-wrinkle, anti-hyperpigmentation, anti-scarring benefits, without having to actually use the grease ball goo."
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    "This right here is the Versed Eye Bomb, and this is basically like Vaseline in a very gentle retinoid. It's a retinoid that you can slug with. I love it."
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    "This is one of my favorite products from Versed. This is an eye balm, but it's basically retinol inside of like a thick shea butter petrolatum jelly-like cream. This is intense, and if you use a bit of this, this is what's going to make you look like you just stepped out of the shower and that your pores are naturally putting in the work."
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    "I would actually call this like a Vaseline plus a retinoid. [...] This is amazing and a little goes a long way. If you are someone who likes slugging or you are looking for a grand active retinoid that helps with all those causes of acne but that has that balmy texture so it really locks in moisture and hydration, this is going to be it. The main ingredients in here are shea butter, sunflower oil and triglycerides, all great for skin."
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    "It's shea butter, it has some mushroom in it, it has a granactive retinoid, and it's basically like taking a vegan creamy form of vaseline and putting a retinoid in it. It's affordable at seventeen dollars, but a little does go a long way. [...] I use it all over my face at night, especially since I have acne-prone skin with scars and redness. [...] Retinoids [...] are one of the ingredients that is actually proven to help in the eye area because they can help with fine lines and wrinkles."

    What the evidence says.

    Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

    Retinoids

    Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.

    Source: DermNet

    Vitamin E

    Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

    Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

    Frequently asked.

    What is Versed Smooth Landing Advanced Retinoid Eye Balm?

    An eye balm formulated with a gentle retinoid, shea butter, and oils to deliver anti-aging benefits to the delicate eye area and face.

    Is Versed Smooth Landing Advanced Retinoid Eye Balm worth it?

    Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.

    What is Versed Smooth Landing Advanced Retinoid Eye Balm's Guru Score?

    Versed Smooth Landing Advanced Retinoid Eye Balm holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

    Who is Versed Smooth Landing Advanced Retinoid Eye Balm best for?

    Versed Smooth Landing Advanced Retinoid Eye Balm is generally suited to mature skin.

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