CeraVe
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream
A fragrance-free eye cream with 5% pure vitamin C, caffeine, ceramides and hyaluronic acid for dark circles, puffiness and dullness.
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 5%
- Marketed as fragrance free
- oily skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
Who it's for: All skin types (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free
- No scent flags recorded
- No sensitivity flags recorded
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Label answers before you buy
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Is CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream fragrance-free?
The brand markets it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream suitable for all skin types?
The brand lists it for all skin types. It is sold as fragrance free.
Is the cetearyl alcohol in this formula drying?
No. Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens a formula. It isn't the drying alcohol (ethanol) people try to avoid.
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- Glycerin: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 32 of the 41 products in Eye Creams & Under-Eye Patches with a recorded ingredient list.
Compare the facts that matter to you
5% Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): Manufacturer-stated named active; percentage basis not independently measured. Compare exact forms and stated percentages.
What it is
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream targets dark circles, puffiness, dullness and fine lines around the eyes.
Key ingredients
- Vitamin C 5%: Pure ascorbic acid, which CeraVe says brightens.
- Caffeine: CeraVe says it visibly reduces puffiness.
- Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier and keep moisture in.
- Hyaluronic acid: CeraVe says it helps maintain the skin’s moisture balance.
How to use
Dot onto the eye contour with your ring finger and blend upward. Use twice a day after cleansing, alone or under makeup.
Who should be careful
Avoid getting it in your eyes. CeraVe lists it for adults 18 and over and suggests sensitive skin check with a dermatologist first. Dark circles have many causes; see a doctor if they’re new or persistent.
What the brand claims
CeraVe says it’s clinically shown to make the eye area look smoother and brighter, without giving study details. It’s ophthalmologist tested.
Sources
- https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/facial-moisturizers/skin-renewing-vitamin-c-eye-cream (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
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Common questions
How much vitamin C does it have?
5% ascorbic acid.
Who is it for?
CeraVe lists it for adults 18 and over.



