FAQ

What does the Illuminating Eye Serum do?

The Illuminating Eye Serum helps reduce the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles while deeply hydrating and soothing the delicate eye area. It supports collagen production and leaves the skin looking brighter, smoother, and more refreshed.

Do I need to apply another product on top of the eye serum?

No. Although it is called a serum, Illuminating Eye Serum is a very nourishing, oil-based formula that provides enough hydration and care on its own. It absorbs well into the skin while leaving the delicate eye area soft, protected, and comfortable, so no additional eye cream is needed.

Is this eye serum suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes. This eye serum is fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and formulated with calming ingredients like oat oil and lingonberry seed oil, making it suitable for sensitive and reactive skin around the eyes.

Can this eye serum help with dark circles and puffiness?

Yes. Coffee oil helps improve circulation and reduce puffiness, while bakuchiol (natural alternative to retinol) and antioxidant-rich plant oils help brighten the under-eye area and improve the appearance of dark circles over time.

What is bakuchiol, and why is it used instead of retinol?

Bakuchiol is a plant-based alternative to retinol that offers similar smoothing and brightening benefits without irritation. It helps improve skin elasticity, reduce fine lines, and even out skin tone, making it ideal for the delicate eye area.

Is the Illuminating Eye Serum safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Yes. The Illuminating Eye Serum is safe to use throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is Ecocert COSMOS Natural certified and formulated without harsh or sensitizing ingredients.

Can I use Illuminating Eye Serum around the mouth area?

Yes. Illuminating Eye Serum can also be used around the lip area, where fine lines and dryness often appear.

The gentle bio-retinol (bakuchiol) helps smooth fine lines, support collagen production and improve skin elasticity without irritation. The nourishing plant oils deeply hydrate and soothe delicate skin, making it ideal for the sensitive area around the mouth.

Many customers use it as a targeted treatment for lip lines and early signs of aging.

Is this a good gentle retinol alternative for sensitive skin?

Yes. Illuminating Eye Serum contains bio-retinol (bakuchiol), a plant-based and gentle alternative to traditional retinol.

Bakuchiol provides similar benefits to retinol — such as smoothing fine lines, supporting collagen production and improving skin tone — but without the irritation, dryness or sensitivity often associated with retinol.

This makes it especially suitable for sensitive skin and for use around the delicate eye and lip areas.

When should I apply eye serum in my skincare routine?

Apply eye serum after toner and before moisturizer to brighten, hydrate and smooth the delicate eye area.

Can I combine this with other Henua products?

Yes. Henua products are designed to work together as a complete Nordic skincare routine for balanced, healthy skin.