Retrinal 0.1% Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Avene
Updated October 14, 2026
0.1% retinal for aging support; potent and slow to prove itself.
What the community says
A 0.1% retinal cream. It suits experienced retinoid users wanting an OTC alternative to tretinoin, especially when richer emollients help buffer application. Sensitive or rosacea-prone skin may still flare, and results can be slow.
What this means for you
Backed by 27 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- 0.1% retinal; a serious OTC step-up
- Dry-skin users report a super-gentle experience
- Niacinamide reportedly works for rosacea-prone users
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Real Reddit threads — 30 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.”
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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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“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 Retinal”
Positive
“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'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”
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