Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-intensive Night Cream versus Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream .
Published on June 11, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E
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 oils
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Ingredient Info
Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-intensive Night Cream 26 ingredients
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 😥
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 Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-intensive Night Cream 26 ingredients
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream 25 ingredients
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Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-intensive Night Cream 26 ingredients
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream 25 ingredients
Caprylic Acid • Glycerin • Squalane • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Niacinamide • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • C20-22 Alcohols • Retinal • Sodium Hyaluronate • Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract • Adenosine • Acacia Senegal Gum • Cetearyl Glucoside • Parfum • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • CI 17200 • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Water • 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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Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholAvène Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-intensive Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Retinal is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the gold-standard class of anti-aging ingredients.
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.
All 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 frequently.
Using the 'ramp up' method, start by using retinol once a week. This gives your skin time to adjust and decrease irritation. Once you feel ready, you can slowly increase the frequency of retinol use.
Using retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
Learn more about RetinalAvène Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-intensive Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-intensive Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAvène Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-intensive Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-intensive Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-intensive Night Cream 26 ingredients
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream 25 ingredients
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Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-intensive Night Cream 26 ingredients
Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream 25 ingredients
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