Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Cleanance Smoothing Night Cream versus Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream .
Published on September 19, 2022
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Avène Cleanance Smoothing Night Cream 34 ingredients
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Avène Cleanance Smoothing Night Cream 34 ingredients
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream 25 ingredients
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Avène Cleanance Smoothing Night Cream 34 ingredients
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream 25 ingredients
Water • Caprylic Acid • Isododecane • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Squalane • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Hexylresorcinol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Algin • Arachidyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Behenyl Alcohol • Benzoic Acid • BHA • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethiconol • Parfum • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Buddleja Davidii Extract • Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether • CI 17200 • Retinal • Sodium Hydroxide • Sorbitan Isostearate • Stearyl Alcohol • CI 77891 • Xanthan Gum
Triethylhexanoin • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cyclohexasiloxane • Ceteareth-20 • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Ceteareth-33 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Benzoic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Retinal • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Oleoyl Dipeptide-15 • Mica • Sodium Hydroxide • Silica • BHA • Oleoyl Tetrapeptide-31 • Tocopherol • Titanium Dioxide • Caramel • Acid Red 33
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Ingredients Explained
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Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidAvène Cleanance Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.
However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.
Learn more about BHAAvène Cleanance Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Retinal is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are a group of vitamin A compounds with anti-aging and acne fighting benefits.
Retinal has many benefits as other retinoids: improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne.
Studies show retinal may work at a faster rate than retinol due to its structure. Retinoids have to be converted into retinoic acid before starting to work. Some retinoids take several steps of conversion before binding. Retinal is only one step away, making it more potent.
Like other retinoids, retinal may be irritating. It is best to ease into using this ingredient daily. It is best to avoid mixing other active ingredients if you have sensitive skin.
Learn more about RetinalAvène Cleanance Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideAvène Cleanance Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Avène Cleanance Smoothing Night Cream 34 ingredients
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream 25 ingredients
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Avène Cleanance Smoothing Night Cream 34 ingredients
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream 25 ingredients
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