Hello Stephanie, 

Thank you for reaching out. It can be overwhelming when looking at different ingredients, especially when looking in depth to each one. Information is usually conflicting and for every positive you can find a negative. 

A lot of the time the concerns we see with certain ingredients are based off studies (sometimes dated) done with an ingredient in a much higher percentage than we would ever see or be exposed to in a formulation for cosmetics and daily use. I work for a brand that uses this ingredient in several of their formulations that I apply daily in my regimen. With that being said, it is important to use what you are comfortable with. 

Retinyl Palmitate applied topically is known for its antioxidant properties and is used in several professional skincare brands. As far as concerns I would look at the specific brand you purchased from and check their instructions on how to use. Each formulation will be different depending on the brand. It is not always dependent on a specific ingredient for the eye area rather than the formulation in its entirety. 

Warmly, 

Rebecca Olpin