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How we build Intense Eye Creme

The original, what makes it special, the shelf parts we use and how to get closer. Add or swap parts and the score updates.

INTENSE

The original · ZO Skin Health

Intense Eye Creme

$140 · 15 mL / 0.5 fl oz

A cream with retinol and peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, acetyl tetrapeptide-5) plus mica and titanium dioxide light diffusers.

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Prices and listings checked Oct 28, 2026. Amazon prices change; the link shows today's price.

Step 2 · The build

Our build 1 part

The 100 points

What stands out 100 pts

We split Intense Eye Creme into 3 standout parts. Each bar shows what the build earns.

  • ARetinol45 of 45 pts

    Lines.

  • BSignal peptides0 of 30 pts

    Tripeptide-1, tetrapeptide-7, acetyl tetrapeptide-5.

  • CMica and titanium dioxide diffusers0 of 25 pts

    Optical blur.

Optional

Get closer score under 80

45 / 100. We have not found a shelf product that closes more of the gap yet.

Step 3 · Buy

Buy the build

One link per part. Each opens the retailer in a new tab.

Skincare SuppliesOct 28, 2026

Your build

  1. 01NeutrogenaRapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Eye Cream~$18
Build total~$18
The splurge$140
Match45/100

Snapshot prices. Each link shows today's price.

Other single-product swaps

One bottle instead of a build. Sorted by match score; scores use the same standouts as above.

budget Closest we found

Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Eye Cream

Neutrogena

Match score 45 out of 100

No close match yet — we show the nearest formulas.

~$18 Price not confirmed · 0.5 oz
What it shares, what it misses

Shares

  • Retinol
  • Eye cream

Misses

  • Peptides
  • Diffusers

Why it is close. Neutrogena retinol eye cream, 0.5 oz.

Ingredient list source

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budget

Retinol Correxion Eye Cream

RoC

Match score 45 out of 100
~$21.97 Price not confirmed · 0.5 oz
What it shares, what it misses

Shares

  • Retinol
  • Eye-area cream

Misses

  • Palmitoyl peptides
  • Mica/TiO2 diffusers

Why it is close. RoC retinol eye cream, 0.5 oz.

Ingredient list source

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budget

Retinol 24 Night Smoothing Eye Cream

Olay

Match score 34 out of 100
~$28 Price not confirmed · 0.5 oz
What it shares, what it misses

Shares

  • Retinoid
  • Eye cream

Misses

  • Peptides
  • Diffusers

Why it is close. Olay overnight retinoid eye cream, 0.5 oz.

Ingredient list source

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What the science says

Full ingredient list

Show the INCI list

Aqua, Water, Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica Crosspolymer, Glycine Soja (Soybean) 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)

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Questions

What does the 45/100 score for our Intense Eye Creme build mean?

We split Intense Eye Creme into 3 standout parts worth 100 points in total. The build earns 45 of a possible 100. A full 100 needs every standout fully covered.

What is the best dupe for Intense Eye Creme?

Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Eye Cream by Neutrogena is our closest single-product match at 45 out of 100 for ~$18 (0.5 oz). It shares Retinol, Eye cream.

How much can I save on Intense Eye Creme?

Intense Eye Creme costs $140 for 15 mL / 0.5 fl oz. The closest dupe costs ~$18, a saving of about $122. Prices change, so check the seller page.

Is Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Eye Cream exactly the same as Intense Eye Creme?

No. Dupes share the key actives but can differ in concentration, vehicle and supporting ingredients. Missing from this one: Peptides, Diffusers. See our methodology for how we score.

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