Avène RetrinAL Advanced Correcting Serum: a Guru Score of 84%

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Breakouts and acne1 expert

“We love this vitamin A derivative ingredient because it works on fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, keeps our pores clear, and thus helps prevent acne breakouts.”

Dr. Daniel Sugai, watch at 0:40

Clogged or visible pores1 expert

“We love this vitamin A derivative ingredient because it works on fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, keeps our pores clear, and thus helps prevent acne breakouts.”

Dr. Daniel Sugai, watch at 0:40

Dark spots and post-acne marks1 expert

“We love this vitamin A derivative ingredient because it works on fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, keeps our pores clear, and thus helps prevent acne breakouts.”

Dr. Daniel Sugai, watch at 0:40

Redness1 expert

“This has bakuchiol in it and does a really good job with anti-aging and brightening the skin with a lot of the same benefits of vitamin C but way less irritation and redness.”

The Budget Dermatologist, watch at 10:36

Irritated or reactive skin1 expert

“This has bakuchiol in it and does a really good job with anti-aging and brightening the skin with a lot of the same benefits of vitamin C but way less irritation and redness.”

The Budget Dermatologist, watch at 10:36

Dull skin1 expert

“In the past four months with consistent use, I have successfully reversed fine lines around the eyes, I have decreased that crepey appearance [...] under my eyes, I have softened my skin texture and brightened my complexion.”

The Budget Dermatologist, watch at 1:38

Rough or uneven texture1 expert

“In the past four months with consistent use, I have successfully reversed fine lines around the eyes, I have decreased that crepey appearance [...] under my eyes, I have softened my skin texture and brightened my complexion.”

The Budget Dermatologist, watch at 1:38

Fine lines and wrinkles1 expert

“We love this vitamin A derivative ingredient because it works on fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, keeps our pores clear, and thus helps prevent acne breakouts.”

Dr. Daniel Sugai, watch at 0:40

Crepey skin1 expert

“In the past four months with consistent use, I have successfully reversed fine lines around the eyes, I have decreased that crepey appearance [...] under my eyes, I have softened my skin texture and brightened my complexion.”

The Budget Dermatologist, watch at 1:38

Fine lines around the eyes1 expert

“In the past four months with consistent use, I have successfully reversed fine lines around the eyes, I have decreased that crepey appearance [...] under my eyes, I have softened my skin texture and brightened my complexion.”

The Budget Dermatologist, watch at 1:38

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai

724k subs

✓Yay

"I've been using the one by Avène recently, the RetrinAL. Very good applying that on the face at bedtime and gentle, but more potent than retinol."

All 2 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai

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"I've been using the one by Avène recently, the RetrinAL. Very good applying that on the face at bedtime and gentle, but more potent than retinol."

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"I recently started using Avène RetrinAL Advanced Correcting Serum. Very gentle, and I brought it with me to Japan and it worked really well. Just got to wear your sunscreen during the day. We love this vitamin A derivative ingredient because it works on fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, keeps our pores clear, and thus helps prevent acne breakouts."

The Budget Dermatologist

725k subs

✓Yay

"The Advanced Correcting Serum for your morning time anti-aging serum is one I recommend. If you saw my recent post on my channel, I gave that one the 2022 product of the year in my opinion."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Frequently asked.

What is Avène RetrinAL Advanced Correcting Serum?

A lightweight morning and evening serum with bakuchiol (1.5%) designed to deliver retinoid-like anti-aging and brightening benefits with minimal irritation.

Is Avène RetrinAL Advanced Correcting Serum worth it?

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

What is Avène RetrinAL Advanced Correcting Serum's Guru Score?

Avène RetrinAL Advanced Correcting Serum 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.

Who is Avène RetrinAL Advanced Correcting Serum best for?

Avène RetrinAL Advanced Correcting Serum is generally suited to sensitive skin and mature skin.

What is Avène RetrinAL Advanced Correcting Serum good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say Avène RetrinAL Advanced Correcting Serum is good for breakouts and acne (1 expert), clogged or visible pores (1 expert), dark spots and post-acne marks (1 expert), redness (1 expert), irritated or reactive skin (1 expert) and dull skin (1 expert).