Retrinal 0.1% Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Avene
Updated September 23, 2026
0.1% retinal cream for gentle anti-aging; potent, pricey.
What the community says
A 0.1% retinal cream with niacinamide, squalane, glycerin, and shea butter. It suits people who want an anti-aging retinoid but need to start slowly. The catch is potency and price.
What this means for you
Backed by 21 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/koreanskincare and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- 0.1% strength means you need to ease in
- Price stings for a single retinoid step
- Sensitive eyes and rosacea folks still report irritation
Product details
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 24 mentions across 21 threads
Avene Retrinal 0.1% Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream on Reddit, in one place — 21 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/koreanskincare and 2 more, summarized.
“OTC retinoids I trust are by the brand Avene”
Positive
“Avene uses the most potent OTC form”
Positive
“Avene makes OTC retinaldehyde products--both for the full face and eye specific.”
Positive
“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
“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
