The most important ingredients

Retinol

The gold standard in anti-ageing - a form of vitamin A that accelerates skin renewal.

Function: Can support the skin's resilience, ease wrinkles, brighten pigment spots and refine skin texture.

Peptides

Short chains of amino acids - signalling molecules for the skin.

Function: Can support resilience and skin structure, ease wrinkles and firm the skin.

Application

Apply a rice-grain-sized amount to the ring finger. Tap gently around the eye area - do not rub.

Morning and evening use, after serum and before cream.

Frequently asked questions

What do optical diffusers do in an eye cream?

Optical diffusers reflect light so that fine lines are immediately less visible — a cosmetic effect, not a biological one. Think of it like a soft-focus filter on a camera: the structure is still there, but appears softer. This effect works immediately and is complemented by peptides and retinol that improve the structure long-term.

Why is Intense Eye Crème the strongest ZO Skin Health eye product?

It combines three anti-ageing strategies: retinol accelerates cell renewal, peptides stimulate collagen and elastin, optical diffusers provide an immediate visual effect. Other ZO eye products use only one or two of these mechanisms — Intense Eye Crème uses all three simultaneously.

Is Intense Eye Crème safe if I am also using other retinol products?

Yes, but with strategy. You can use a retinol-free eye product in the morning (e.g. Growth Factor Eye Serum) and Intense Eye Crème in the evening. If you are also using retinol on the rest of your face, note that the total retinol load increases — begin carefully, pay attention to how your skin responds, and extend the intervals if you experience dryness or irritation.

How quickly do the optical diffusers take effect?

Immediately — within 1–2 minutes of application. They reflect light so that fine lines and puffiness under the eye appear reduced. The biological effects from retinol and peptides develop over 4–8 weeks.

Can I use Intense Eye Crème in the morning?

Not recommended. Retinol increases the skin's sensitivity to UV radiation, so morning application around the eyes (a particularly thin-skinned area) increases the risk of photodamage even when using SPF. Intense Eye Crème should be used in the evening only.

About the brand

ZO Skin Health was developed by Dr. Zein Obagi - one of the world's most renowned dermatologists, with over 35 years of research in Beverly Hills. His principle: the skin is not “repaired” from the outside; instead, the cells themselves are activated. Because collagen, elastin and cell renewal decline with age, ZO products work in a targeted way across different skin layers - as system skincare following established treatment protocols, not as a single product.

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Ingredients (INCI)

Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer, Glycine Soja Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Mica, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Linoleic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Lecithin, Oleic Acid, Glucose, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Tin Oxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

Instructions for use

Contains small amounts of vitamin A compounds (retinol). Consult a doctor before use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Daytime sunscreen with at least SPF 30 recommended. For external use only.

Product Safety & Contact

NOVVIA GmbH ,

Am Lohmühlbach 17
85356 Freising
Deutschland
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info@NOVVIA.de , +49 8161 96994-0