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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream versus Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum .

Published on February 12, 2023

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Facial Treatment French Brand France
Serum French Brand France

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Buy RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream

Starts at $74.00
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Starts at $78.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tocopheryl Glucoside.

Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

12% are loved or liked
28% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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