R.N.A. Power Eye Cream
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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