If you already use an A313 vitamin A face cream, it is a fair question: do you really need a separate product for your eyes, or can you simply take your face cream a little closer to the lash line? The answer depends on your skin, your main concerns and how simple you like to keep your routine. This guide walks through the differences so you can decide for yourself.
Why the eye area is different from the rest of your face
The skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the face. It has fewer oil glands, so it tends to dry out faster, and it is constantly in motion: every blink, smile and squint creases it. It also sits right next to the eyes themselves, and products applied nearby can migrate slightly with body heat and blinking. That is why the eye contour often feels more reactive than your cheeks or forehead, especially when vitamin A is involved.
What a face cream is designed for, and where it can fall short near the eyes
A face cream such as A313 Cream with Retinol & Vitamin A or the A313 Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Face Cream is formulated for the broader surface of the face: forehead, cheeks, chin and jawline. Its texture and richness are chosen with that thicker skin in mind. Applied right up to the lower lash line, a richer vitamin A cream can feel heavy for some people, and it may be more likely to leave the thinner skin there feeling dry, tight or slightly stingy.
That does not mean a face cream is off-limits near the eyes. Plenty of people use a small amount along the orbital bone without any issue. But if you notice discomfort there, or you want to focus on eye-specific concerns, a dedicated product may simply be a better fit.
What the A313 Eye Serum is for
The A313 Eye Serum (15 ml) is a lightweight, vitamin A-based formula made specifically for the eye contour. It is meant to be used in very small amounts and absorbs quickly, so it sits comfortably under concealer. It is used to help support the look of three common eye-area concerns: fine lines, dark circles and puffiness.
A simple way to decide
- Your face cream may be enough if your eye area rarely feels dry or sensitive and your main focus is overall skin texture.
- The Eye Serum may be worth adding if your face cream feels heavy or uncomfortable near the eyes, you wear concealer most days, or dark circles and puffiness are your main concern.
- Using both is common: Eye Serum on the eye contour, face cream everywhere else, each product in its own zone.
How to use A313 Eye Serum alongside your face cream
- Start with clean, dry skin.
- Take one small drop of Eye Serum per eye and press it gently along the orbital bone with your ring finger. Avoid the eyelid and the lash line itself.
- Give it a minute to absorb, then apply your A313 face cream to the rest of your face, stopping short of the eye area.
- Start every other evening for the first couple of weeks, then increase gradually if your skin feels comfortable.
- In the morning, finish with a broad-spectrum SPF, as vitamin A skincare can make skin more sensitive to the sun.
When to ask for advice
If you have very sensitive skin or eczema around the eyes, or you are using prescribed skincare or eye treatments, speak to a pharmacist or skincare professional before adding a vitamin A product. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice before using vitamin A skincare. Stop using the product if you notice persistent redness, swelling or discomfort, and rinse thoroughly with water if any gets into your eyes.
There is no single right answer. Some routines work well with one face cream used carefully; others benefit from giving the eye area its own lighter step. Watch how your skin responds, keep things simple, and adjust from there.
