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Retrinal 0.1% Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream

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Retrinal 0.1% Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream — Reddit Reviews

by Avene

86nextscore22 verdicts

Updated October 7, 2026

Retinal cream that many sensitive-skin users call a gentler tret alternative; potent.

What the community says

A retinaldehyde cream with niacinamide, squalane, glycerin, and shea butter for people easing into retinoids. It fits sensitive or dry skin doing 2–3 nights weekly; the catch is potency, price, and occasional irritation.

From Reddit

Backed by 27 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more.

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What people love

  • Retinal without prescription drama
  • Often reads as super gentle
  • Hydrating, cushiony cream base

Watch out for

  • .1% can feel downright potent
  • Not cheap for a retinoid
  • Sensitive eyes and skin can still react

Product details

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Real Reddit threads — 29 mentions across 27 threads

Avene Retrinal 0.1% Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more, summarized.

“They have a great Retrinal as well.”

Mentioned

“I love Avene circulfate as a winter weather moisturizer”

Mentioned

“all of the Caudalie products for a natural and luxury feel”

Mentioned

“Avene retrinal used to be my HG until reformulation.”

Mentioned

“Geek and gorgeous, the ordinary, and prequel can make my eyes a bit dry”

Mentioned

“I had severe dry eye when using differin”

Mentioned

“I have tried many of the gentle Retinols and Retinaldyhydes like the one from Avene and haven’t been able to tolerate them”

Cautionary

“like the one from Avene”

Cautionary

“haven’t been able to tolerate them”

Cautionary

“Avene screwed up their whole brand. RetrinAL was amazing”

Mentioned

“I’ve never used their retinal products but had heard good things”

Mentioned

“Avene Retinal”

Positive
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“I've had good experiences with Avene”

Positive

“I've had good experiences with Avene and Geek & Gorgeous brands of 0.05% retinal.”

Positive

“Heard good things about the Naturium and Medik8 products too”

Positive

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