
About this product
A rich nighttime moisturizer balm formulated with ceramides, niacinamide, and cholesterol to repair the skin barrier and support anti-aging concerns.
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
This balm feels nourishing without being heavy or suffocating, making it an ideal nighttime partner for those using prescription retinoids or managing mature, dry skin. The combination of ceramides, niacinamide, and cholesterol works to strengthen the barrier and plays well with retinoid treatments, while bakuchiol adds gentle anti-aging support without the irritation some find with retinol. The thermal water and shea butter round out a formula that dermatologists and beauty chemists find calming for sensitive or compromised skin.
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A rich nighttime moisturizer balm formulated with ceramides, niacinamide, and cholesterol to repair the skin barrier and support anti-aging concerns.
Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.
Avène RetrinAL Ceramide Lipid-Replenishing Balm holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.
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