Intense Renewal Eye Cream

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.

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.

Bio-Retinol is a biotechnology-derived alternative to synthetic Retinol, produced through a fermentation process that combines plant sugars with natural antioxidants. It delivers comparable anti-wrinkle efficacy — smoothing the visible appearance of fine lines, stimulating collagen production, and improving skin texture — through a more sustainable and skin-compatible pathway than conventional Vitamin A.
In this formula, Bio-Retinol is present at 0.2% — a concentration specifically chosen to deliver meaningful results while remaining well-tolerated for regular use around the delicate, thin-skinned eye area. Bakuchiol works alongside it synergistically, reinforcing the smoothing and collagen-supporting benefits for a more complete renewal response.
The result is a retinol-level performance — without the harshness that has historically made standard Retinol difficult to tolerate at the eye contour.

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.