Retrinal EYES Advanced 3-In-1 Eye Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Avene
Updated November 10, 2026
Retinal eye cream targets fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles; use sparingly.
What the community says
A retinal eye cream pairs retinal with squalane, glycerin, and sodium hyaluronate for targeted under-eye aging care. It suits experienced retinoid users building a gentler eye-area step, though some users report darker-looking circles and fear of irritation.
What this means for you
What people love
- Retinal eye cream targeting fine lines, circles, and puffiness
- Every-third-night routine for rosacea-prone eyes
- Budget-minded retinoid eye pick
Watch out for
- Can make dark circles look more visible
- One user feared under-eye damage after starting
Product details
Product Traits
Based on limited Reddit discussion so far
Where to buy
Full ingredient list · 22
Avene Retrinal EYES Advanced 3-In-1 Eye Cream ingredients
Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Squalane, Myristyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuusseed Oil), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Myristyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 60, Retinal, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 12 mentions across 7 threads
Avene Retrinal EYES Advanced 3-In-1 Eye Cream on Reddit, in one place — 7 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin and 3 more, summarized.
“For eye creams I favor the Avene Retrinal eyes”
Positive
“It helps reduce fine lines, dark circles, and puffiness.”
Positive
“If you are on a budget, stick to the Avene Retrinal Eyes.”
Positive
“There are some retinaldehyde eye creams. Avene makes one.”
Mentioned
“Avene makes one.”
Mentioned
“There are some retinaldehyde eye creams.”
Mentioned
“Avene RetrinAL on every 3rd night is the sh*t”
Positive
“good eye cream for Rosacea”
Positive
“also that would help with dark circles”
Positive
“If you want a retinoid there, switch to a gentle retinal eye cream (Medik8 or Avène Retrinal).”
Mentioned
“Avene Retrinal Eyes is good”
Mentioned
“Dermatologists recommend a retinaldehyde undereye cream.”
Mentioned
“I was looking at “Avene’s retrinal EYES advanced 3-in-1”
Mentioned
“Do you think retinol would be wasting money? I was looking at “Avene’s retrinal EYES advanced 3-in-1” and maybe a vitamin c serum”
Mentioned
“I’d love to develop a routine that remedies it to the best of my ability.”
Mentioned
“Avene retrinal eye cream”
Positive
“PM Micellar water cleanser Cerave toner Avene retrinal eye cream”
Positive
“Avene retrinal eye cream Adapalene (.1% OTC)”
Positive
