Aen

Aen Retinol 0.1%.

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About this product

A fragrance-free retinol serum containing 0.1% retinol, packaged in a pump bottle and designed to support skin renewal and address signs of aging.

Guru Score

84%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

2Yay

0Mixed

0Nay

What they liked

Lightweight, fast-absorbing texture
Skin-blurring, smoothing finish
Fragrance-free with airless pump

What they flagged

Expensive at $79

What the gurus are saying

This retinol earns consistent praise for being among the best retinol formulas on the market. Gurus highlight the brand's long track record perfecting retinol technology and note that despite the higher price point of around $79, the formula delivers quality that justifies the cost. The fragrance-free composition makes it suitable for those with sensitive skin or anyone preferring a stripped-back approach.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take November 2025

Best for

Mature skin

Type

RetinoidsLiquid

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What the gurus are saying.

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Gothamista

683k subs

✓Yay

"Aven is the retinol OG. They had the patent on it for a very long time and their retinol formulas, their moisturizer formulas have only just improved. The 0.1% is [...] very lightweight, super fast absorbing. It's moisturizing, but it actually leaves a dry touch finish. It's a far simpler formula. It's got niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, but it is effective. It works. In fact, the 0.1% just feels stronger than the others. It actually has one of those skin blurring smoothing finishes."

Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.23M subs

✓Yay

"I like it, it is Aen Retinol 0.1%. It's $79 so it is expensive, it is fragrance free and it is an airless pump, but it's probably one of the best retinol, retinoids on the market at the moment."

Frequently asked.

What is Aen Retinol 0.1%?

A fragrance-free retinol serum containing 0.1% retinol, packaged in a pump bottle and designed to support skin renewal and address signs of aging.

Is Aen Retinol 0.1% worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

What is Aen Retinol 0.1%'s Guru Score?

Aen Retinol 0.1% holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.