Mild dry itchy eyes

I used tret 0.025% cream for the first time in probably 2yrs I washed, toned, waited about 10 minutes, moisturized then used a pea sized amount only on my cheeks and forehead, the bridge of my nose and my temples. And I still have a mild dryness and itchiness near the eyes, why is that?? Or what can I do better next time?