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Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream Versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin

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General Moisturizer

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Updated on May 19, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream 25 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin 16 ingredients

What's inside

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Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream 25 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin 16 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Cyclohexasiloxane

Emollient

Ceteareth-20

Cleansing

2 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Ceteareth-33

Cleansing

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Phenoxyethanol

Benzoic Acid

Disodium EDTA

Retinal

Tocopheryl Glucoside

Oleoyl Dipeptide-15

Mica

Sodium Hydroxide

Silica

BHT

Oleoyl Tetrapeptide-31

Antioxidant

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Caramel

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 17200

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 2

Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Silica

Abrasive

Betaine

Humectant

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Zea Mays Starch

Ceramide NP

Carbomer

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emollient

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Perlite

Hydroxyacetophenone

Caprylyl Glycol

Xanthan Gum

Water, Glycerin, Silica, Betaine, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Zea Mays Starch, Ceramide NP, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Perlite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Silica

Absorbent, Abrasive

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

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 Hydroxide