Retrinal 0.1% Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Avene
Updated August 27, 2026
0.1% retinaldehyde delivers anti-aging and hydration benefits; potent and needs easing in.
What the community says
A 0.1% retinaldehyde cream that gently supports aging and hydration without tretinoin-level irritation. It suits drier, sensitive skin if introduced slowly with moisturizers. Potency means some experience dryness or redness initially, so patch testing and gradual build-up are advised.
What this means for you
Backed by 19 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/koreanskincare and 2 more.
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Real Reddit threads — 21 mentions across 19 threads
Avene Retrinal 0.1% Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream on Reddit, in one place — 19 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.”
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“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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