PREPARE
After cleansing, apply your preferred essence or serum and allow it to absorb. For a complete eye ritual, layer over Eye Contour Gel-Serum.
Intense Renewal Eye Cream
A Regenerative Retinol Eye Cream for Wrinkles, Firmness + Dark Circles
Benefits
Smooths fine lines + wrinkles
Improves firmness + elasticity
Brightens dark circles + tired eyes
Strengthens + replenishes the eye barrier
Improves firmness + elasticity
Brightens dark circles + tired eyes
Strengthens + replenishes the eye barrier
Suitable For
Fine lines + wrinkles
Loss of firmness + elasticity
Dark circles + dullness
Dry + thinning-looking eye contours
Loss of firmness + elasticity
Dark circles + dullness
Dry + thinning-looking eye contours
Key Features
0.2% Biotechnology-Derived Retinol
Multi-Peptide + Phyto-Collagen Complex
3-Ceramide Biomimetic Lipid System
Multi-Vitamin C Antioxidant Complex
Multi-Peptide + Phyto-Collagen Complex
3-Ceramide Biomimetic Lipid System
Multi-Vitamin C Antioxidant Complex
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How to Use
AM / PM
APPLY
Using your ring finger, gently tap a small amount of Intense Renewal Eye Cream around the orbital bone, working from the inner to outer eye contour. Avoid direct contact with the eyes.
ACCLIMATE
If new to Retinol, begin every other evening and gradually increase frequency as tolerated. Once acclimated, the cream may be used morning and evening.
PROTECT
When used during the day, follow with broad-spectrum SPF and limit unnecessary sun exposure while using Retinol.
The Formula
Engineered for transformation
The Technology
Next-generation regenerative science
The Source
Rooted in nature. refined through biotechnology.
The Ingredients
Curated for performance
Why This Formula Matters
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ADVANCED EYE RENEWAL COMPLEX
An intelligent blend of Bio-Retinol, peptides and Ceramides designed to support skin renewal while visibly improving firmness, elasticity and the appearance of fine lines.
II.
COLLAGEN & ELASTICITY SUPPORT
Advanced peptides, Lupine Oligosaccharides and Phyto-Collagen help promote a firmer, denser-looking eye contour while improving skin resilience and reducing visible signs of aging.
III.
MULTI-VITAMIN C RADIANCE SYSTEM
Three forms of Vitamin C work together to brighten uneven tone, support antioxidant defense and promote a more radiant, refreshed appearance while helping defend against environmental stress.
IV.
BIO-ADAPTIVE BARRIER RECOVERY
Resurrection Plant, Rooibos, Honeybush, Kigelia and Arnica replenish moisture, strengthen the skin barrier and help maintain lasting comfort as the skin renews itself.
Active Ingredients
ADVANCED EYE RENEWAL COMPLEX
[ Multi-Pathway Regenerative Technology ]
The signature technology at the heart of Intense Renewal Eye Cream combines advanced biotechnology with skin-identical lipids and bio-adaptive botanicals to support the skin's natural renewal cycle. Working across multiple regenerative pathways, it helps improve the appearance of wrinkles, restore firmness and strengthen the delicate eye contour for a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance.
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BIO-RETINOL & PEPTIDE SYSTEM
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MULTI-VITAMIN C & PHYTO-COLLAGEN COMPLEX
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BIO-ADAPTIVE RECOVERY COMPLEX
KEY INGREDIENTS: VITAMIN A (BIO-RETINOL 0.2%): SMOOTHS FINE LINES & BOOSTS COLLAGEN PEPTIDES + CERAMIDES: Strengthen skin's barrier, smoothing wrinkles & restoring elasticity PHYTO-COLLAGEN: WRINKLE FILLING; PROMOTES COLLAGEN SYNTHESIS POLYGLUTAMIC ACID: PREVENTS DEHYDRATION; REDUCES THE APPEARANCE OF WRINKLES TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE: POTENT ANTIOXIDANT; REPAIRS DAMAGED DNA IN SKIN CELLS ASCORBIC ACID: ANTIOXIDANT SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE: ANTIOXIDANT THAT PROTECTS AND IMPROVES THE SKIN’S ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE BARRIER BAKUCHIOL: SMOOTHS FINE LINES AND IMPROVES SKIN TEXTURE LUPINE OLIGOSACCHARIDES: REPAIRING AND REGENERATING SEAWEED + CAFFEINE: awaken & minimize puffiness MANDELIC + LACTOBIONIC ACID: gentle exfoliators RESURRECTION PLANT: TREATS DRY SKIN; REDUCES THE APPEARANCE OF WRINKLES ROOIBOS LEAF + HONEYBUSH: SOOTHE & REDUCE REDNESS AROMATHERAPY NOTES: Rose: HELPS REDUCE SPOTS AND DISCOLORATION Cape Rose Geranium: SOOTHING AND BALANCING INCI LIST: Aqua, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isoamyl Laurate, Tetrapeptide-30, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Caprylyl Glycol, Olive Squalane, Medicago Sativa Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Acacia Senegal Gum, Hydrolyzed Rhizobian Gum, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Algin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen, Mannose, Glucose, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Bakuchiol, Polyglutamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Retinol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract, Caffeine, Mandelic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Cyclopia Genistoides Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Kigelia Africana Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Dipropylene glycol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pelargonium Roseum Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. Contains ethically and responsibly sourced ingredients. 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free. CAUTION: Avoid direct contact with eyes. For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Not suitable for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. THIS INGREDIENT LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PRODUCT PACKAGING FOR THE MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION.
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FAQ
The African Botanics Intense Renewal Eye Cream is a highly concentrated, biotech-advanced formula designed to address every visible sign of aging around the eye area. It combines Bio-Retinol, three forms of Vitamin C, Phyto-Collagen, Peptides, and Ceramides with bio-active botanicals including Resurrection Plant, Rooibos, and Caffeine for a comprehensive approach to eye contour renewal — day and night.
It works simultaneously across multiple concerns: Bio-Retinol and Bakuchiol smooth the visible appearance of fine lines and support collagen; Peptides and Ceramides strengthen the skin barrier and restore elasticity; Phyto-Collagen supports wrinkle-filling and collagen synthesis; Caffeine and Seaweed address puffiness and awakening; three forms of Vitamin C brighten and defend against environmental damage; and Polyglutamic Acid delivers intense hydration while visibly reducing the appearance of wrinkles. The result is a progressively renewed, firmer, and more luminous eye contour.
Apply morning and evening. Using your ring finger, apply from the inner corner of the eye outward with a gentle tapping motion to stimulate microcirculation. Focus on the orbital area — the bony ridge surrounding the eye — rather than directly on the eyelid or immediately adjacent to the eye itself.
When introducing this product for the first time, limit use to every other evening and gradually build to nightly use as your skin acclimates to the Bio-Retinol.
When introducing this product for the first time, limit use to every other evening and gradually build to nightly use as your skin acclimates to the Bio-Retinol.
Yes — this is essential. Bio-Retinol increases the skin's sensitivity to UV exposure. Apply a broad-spectrum SPF every morning and limit prolonged sun exposure while using this product. This applies even on overcast days.
No. This formula contains Retinol (Vitamin A), which is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. We recommend switching to the Bio-Active Botanical Eye Cream during this period — it is retinol-free, botanically soothing, and specifically formulated to be safe for use during pregnancy and nursing.
All skin types including dry and mature skin. The formula is particularly well-suited to skin showing visible signs of aging — fine lines, loss of firmness, dullness, and persistent puffiness or dark circles. Those with highly reactive or sensitised skin should introduce it gradually, starting every other evening.
Yes. Apply to the orbital area including the upper eyelid bone. Focus on the bony orbital ridge rather than directly onto the mobile eyelid or immediately adjacent to the eye, to avoid product migration.
Intense Renewal Eye Cream uses a 100% natural-origin Retinol developed through advanced biotechnology. Unlike conventionally synthesized Retinol, it is produced using microorganisms through the fermentation of plant sugars. The resulting molecule is pure Retinol—not a retinol alternative—and is used to support skin renewal while visibly improving fine lines, wrinkles, firmness and texture.
Apply after cleansing and any serums, before your moisturizer or facial oil. Use morning and evening. In the morning, the Vitamin C and antioxidant complex provides defense against environmental damage — always follow with SPF. In the evening, Bio-Retinol and Peptides support overnight cell renewal and collagen synthesis.
Yes — apply the Eye Contour Gel-Serum first as your treatment step, allow it to fully absorb, then follow with the Intense Renewal Eye Cream. The Gel-Serum addresses microcirculation, puffiness, and barrier reinforcement; the Eye Cream delivers the retinol, peptide, and brightening complex for deeper renewal. Together they form the most complete eye contour ritual in the African Botanics range.
Yes. The formula is 100% vegan and cruelty-free, made with ethically and responsibly sourced ingredients.
With consistent twice-daily use, a 15ml bottle typically lasts 3–4 months. A small amount — no larger than a grain of rice per eye — is sufficient for full coverage of the orbital area.
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