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RetrinAL 0.1% Intensive Cream.

Avène RetrinAL 0.1% Intensive Cream
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MoisturizersCream

Guru Score

85%

Approved

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
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What the gurus are saying

Unanimous yay from 2 reviewers. 208SkinDoc and Dr. Daniel Sugai both rate it highly. Top take: "The retinoid I recommend for nighttime use is the Avène RetrinAL 0.1% Intensive Cream. It contains retinaldehyde, which is a gentle form of retinol that's less likely to cause irritation than most prescription retinols.", 208SkinDoc.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take January 2026

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"The retinoid I recommend for nighttime use is the Avène RetrinAL 0.1% Intensive Cream. It contains retinaldehyde, which is a gentle form of retinol that's less likely to cause irritation than most prescription retinols. This is the one product that's going to give you the most dramatic long term improvement in your skin. The Avène retinol is gentle enough for sensitive skin, but still very effective."
Approved
"I've been using their 0.1% intensive cream. So nice and very gentle."

Frequently asked.

Is Avène RetrinAL 0.1% Intensive Cream worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.

What is Avène RetrinAL 0.1% Intensive Cream's Guru Score?

Avène RetrinAL 0.1% Intensive Cream holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

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