 [ Symptoms ] how can i shrink under eye bags caused by a retinol based face lotion  i used a face lotion containing retinol for one month and developed bags under both eyes which i have never had before i quit using the product two months ago and have seen no improvement i have tried coldice compresses massaging the area and even preparation h under both eyes which i read online might help but nothing has helped the area is not red or irritated what can i do to shrink the bags or will they be permanent [ Disease ] i do not know what brand you are using but retinol can be irritating and drying to the skin some people need something milder after it is absorbed i then use a face lotion for sensitive skin also it may have nothing to do with the retinal just coincidence there are eye products to reduce the swelling hope this helps