R.N.A. Power Eye Cream
- Routine step
- Treatment (cream)
- When
- Morning and evening
- Skin types
- Combination, Dry, Normal, Sensitive
- Key actives
- Pitera (moderate evidence), Matrixyl Peptides (moderate evidence)
- Pairs well with
- Retinol, Tretinoin, Retinaldehyde, Vitamin C
Apply a thin layer to the areas you are treating, after serums and before moisturizer. Follow the label on frequency.
What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
SK-II's signature ingredient, a specific yeast filtrate that improves clarity and texture over time.
Good for: Brightening, Hydrating
Signals your skin to make more collagen. Quiet but real support for firmness and fine lines with consistent daily use.
Good for: Anti-aging
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
SK-II's signature ingredient, a specific yeast filtrate that improves clarity and texture over time.
Miyamoto K et al., Significant Reversal of Facial Wrinkle, Pigmented Spot and Roughness by Daily Application of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate-Containing Skin Products for 12 Months—An 11-Year Longitudinal Skin Aging Rejuvenation Study, Journal of Clinical Medicine 2023;12(3):1168 — Pitera is SK-II's commercial name for GFF; this 11-year longitudinal study directly evaluates the same active
Nakajima H et al., Transcriptomic Analysis of Human Keratinocytes Treated with Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, a Beneficial Cosmetic Ingredient, Journal of Clinical Medicine 2022;11(16):4645 — GFF activates AhR/NRF2 antioxidant pathways while suppressing inflammatory transcripts
Anwar AI et al., The effectiveness of Galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica combination serum in the treatment of post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with skin of color, Skinmed 2021;19(2):110-115 — Pitera is SK-II's commercial name for Galactomyces ferment filtrate; trial covers the same active
Signals your skin to make more collagen. Quiet but real support for firmness and fine lines with consistent daily use.
Yang Y et al., Comprehensive evaluation of the efficacy and safety of a new multi-component anti-aging topical eye cream, Skin Research and Technology 2024;30(7):e13790 — 12-week study of active complex containing Matrixyl 3000 peptides showed significant improvement in hydration, elasticity, periorbital wrinkles
Aruan RR et al., Double-blind, Randomized Trial on the Effectiveness of Acetylhexapeptide-3 Cream and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Cream for Crow's Feet, Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology 2023;16(2):37-43 — RCT of topical palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl) for periorbital wrinkles
Imhof L, Leuthard D, Topical Over-the-Counter Antiaging Agents: An Update and Systematic Review, Dermatology 2021;237(2):217-229 — SR covering topical antiaging peptides
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
Full ingredient list
Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.
- Contains fragrance: Benzyl Alcohol, FragranceWorth knowing if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
- Contains parabens: Methylparaben, Propylparaben, EthylparabenNo irritancy evidence. CIR rates this safe as used; some shoppers avoid it by preference.
- Contains silicones: Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, MethiconeNo irritancy evidence. CIR rates this safe as used; some shoppers avoid it by preference.
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Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.
- Water
- Glycerin
- Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
- Niacinamide
- Isohexadecane
- Butylene Glycol
- Pentylene Glycol
- Isopropyl Isostearate
- Petrolatum
- Dimethicone
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- Polyacrylamide
- Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Alcohol
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Panthenol
- Nylon-12
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Dimethiconol
- Methylparaben
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Laureth-7
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Stearic Acid
- Mica
- Disodium EDTA
- Propylparaben
- Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
- Ethylparaben
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
- Fragrance
- Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Polyquaternium-7
- Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7
- Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
- Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Methicone
- Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract
- Ci 77891
- Ci 77492
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