Avene Retinal
Great product but very drying to skin.
Shay75
Verified Purchase
A great product :-)
I wanted to try a retinol-type product, and this got very good reviews. And now I know why! It's gentle enough to use every night, but I saw subtle improvements in less than a month :-) The scent is very mild, and the cream is rich enough that I didn't need to use a moisturizer afterwards. It caused no irritation or redness, either. I'll use up this bottle, but I've already purchased the Avene RetrinAl 0.1 to step up my routine (fingers are crossed that it's as good as the RetrinAl 0.05!).
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Excellent for sensitive skin
I am very pleased with this product. I haven't had any luck with other retinol-type products in the past -- too strong for my sensitive skin -- but this one is both gentle and effective. I love that it is fragrance free too -- which matters a lot.
Cynders
Verified Purchase
Had a reaction
I love all Avene products, but I reacted to this one. It broke me out after 1 use. Stopped right away. All other products have been fine.
Brooklyn
Verified Purchase
Great alternative to tret for rosacea skin
Decided to give up on Tretinoin as my skin is too sensitive. In just a couple weeks, I’ve noticed a decrease in redness and healthy skin. WRP
Shell2024
Verified Purchase
Seems perfect for my sensitive skin!
Have noticed a difference in texture and brightness since using. I use every night without any redness or irritation.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Great Product
This is a non-irritating, smooth, lightweight cream. I give it four rather than five starts because it has dye in it. The red colorant is known to flare acne in some people and it's totally unnecessary.
KateSD
Verified Purchase
VERY GENTLE
I was hesitant to try retrinal in general but this one is amazing! So gentle on my skin. I live in a dry climate and I didn't peel or turn red. I used it every night and followed it with a very hydrating moisture. After I finish this bottle I want to try the 1.0. I noticed a difference within 2 weeks.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
It’s okay
It’s the first retinol lotion I have tried. I’ve been using it for over a year and I can tell that it doesn’t cause any irritation, it does have a pleasant scent, it does help my skin to feel comfortable. I didn’t help me with crow’s feet issue that a bit disappointing.
EvenElen
Verified Purchase
Fabulous!
I have been using a retinol of varying concentrations from another brand on and off for the past couple of years, but after doing more research I thought I would try a retinaldehyde. This Avene RetrinAL+ 0.05 is fantastic! I have been using a couple of times per week and am slowly increasing frequency, and have had no redness or irritation, but rather - glowing skin which feels and looks healthier, and even under eye fine lines appear softened already. Reordering for sure!
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Excellent for aging and sensitive skin.
Works extremely well. Decreases wrinkles without redness and inflamed.
RazorBack
Verified Purchase
Lovely product
I love this product because it’s extremely effective quickly with no irritation.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Nice gentle exfoliation
Good midstep retinol. Not as effective as my nightly prescription retinoid (of course), but a nice adjuvant to use during the day. Will buy again!
KellieShovlin
Verified Purchase
Gentle and effective
I switched to Avene's RetrinAL 0.05 just over a year ago (I had previously used another brand's retinol of the same strength for many years) and am very pleased with it. It goes on smoothly and does not irritate my sensitive skin.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Love it
Not at all irritating to my skin! Love it
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Good for sensitive skin
I have very sensitive skin and this product has caused no irritation. That is a huge plus. I’ve only been using it for one month so I cannot yet see any difference in my skin. When this bottle is empty I will try the higher strength.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
So far so good
It is too early to review this product as I started using it a few weeks ago. Still trying to my skin to get used to it. Hoping to start using it every day soon and hopefully eventually upgrade to 1.0.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Aveene RetrinAL + 0.05 for those with sensitive skin.
This strength was still a bit too strong for me, wish they offered it in a lower 0.25 %. Can use this strength once a week but need a lower concentrate for daily use.
Plugger
Verified Purchase
A Little Bit Disappointing
I was a bit disappointed with this product because I didn't see any permanent improvement with crow's feet. It did seem to diminish them upon application and I think it's moisturizing ability is pretty good. The slightly yellow tint did create a little illumination, just no disappearance of the wrinkles.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Sensitive Skin
I have sensitive skin and have had to give away many different kinds of RetinA brands because they irritate my skin especially the neck area. Avene retinal is the first that I found that does not irritate my neck. It lasts a long time because I use one pump mixed in with my night moisturizer.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
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