Retrinal 0.1% Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Avene
Updated September 16, 2026
0.1% retinal cream delivers anti-aging benefits; potent and often gentle; requires patience.
What the community says
This 0.1% retinal cream targets aging and texture concerns with a potent active. It suits dry or sensitive skin users who tolerate strong retinoids but need to ease in gradually. Some find it irritating or too intense if applied too frequently.
What this means for you
Backed by 24 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/koreanskincare and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Potent 0.1% retinal delivers solid anti-aging support
- Gentle enough for dry and sensitive skin with proper use
- Improves eczema better than tretinoin for some users
Watch out for
- Requires slow introduction; can cause irritation and flare-ups
- Not everyone notices visible results quickly or at all
- Some report post-reformulation performance drop and eye dryness
Product details
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 25 mentions across 24 threads
Avene Retrinal 0.1% Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream on Reddit, in one place — 24 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/koreanskincare and 2 more, summarized.
“OTC retinoids I trust are by the brand Avene--available in many parts of Europe and the US.”
Positive
“Avene's eye gels/creams are the only true eye cream I will endorse on here...”
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“Avene uses the most potent OTC form, which is why I mentioned this versus the others.”
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“They have a great Retrinal as well.”
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“I love Avene circulfate as a winter weather moisturizer”
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“all of the Caudalie products for a natural and luxury feel”
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“Avene retrinal used to be my HG until reformulation.”
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“Geek and gorgeous, the ordinary, and prequel can make my eyes a bit dry”
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“I had severe dry eye when using differin”
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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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