Retrinal 0.1% Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Avene
Updated August 4, 2026
Effective retinal concentration for anti-aging and dark spot improvement
What the community says
A potent 0.1% retinal cream favored for dry and sensitive skin types that requires cautious introduction due to its strength and potential irritation risks.
What this means for you
Backed by 11 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/30PlusSkinCare and 1 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Effective retinal concentration for anti-aging and dark spot improvement
- Gentle enough for dry, eczema-prone skin according to several users
- Contains niacinamide without causing irritation, a rare combo for sensitive skin
Watch out for
- .1% strength can be too harsh initially, requiring slow build-up and careful moisturizing
- May cause redness and irritation, with some mistaking reaction for purging
- Not suitable for very sensitive skin or those with compromised skin barriers due to potency
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
11 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/30PlusSkinCare +1 more
“They have a great Retrinal as well.”
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“I love Avene circulfate as a winter weather moisturizer”
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“BioDerma for Miceller Water and body wash”
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“Avene screwed up their whole brand. RetrinAL was amazing”
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“I’ve never used their retinal products but had heard good things”
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“I use the avene retinal and it has niacinamide in it.”
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“It's the only product with niacinamide I've used that hasn't bothered my skin.”
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“I keep the rest of my routine niacinamide free and my skin has never looked better!”
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“I have really dry skin and eczema and tret made my eczema horrible.”
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“Retrinal worked much better for me”
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“Its not always that we don’t moisturize, some if our skin really cant take it!”
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“Avene retrinal in the lowest percent and avene vitamin c are SO good as i’n also sensitive combo skin like OP.”
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“Avene retrinal in the lowest percent”
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“sensitive combo skin like OP”
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“Have you tried retinAl? Avene makes a great retinAl which is super gentle”
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“The price is quite high but in my opinion it is worth the price”
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“there are various diff retinols thag are formulated for sensitive skin”
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