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Avene Retrinal 0.1 Intensive Cream (Discontinued)

High Risk(13)
30 ingredients5 flagged

Our Analysis

Avene Retrinal 0.1 Intensive Cream (Discontinued) contains several high-risk comedogenic ingredients. Those with acne-prone skin should exercise caution.

Flagged Ingredients

5
ceteareth-20

Highly comedogenic penetration enhancer. Opens the skin barrier to drag other ingredients deeper, causing congestion.

2
cetearyl alcohol

Fatty alcohol emollient with low-moderate comedogenicity on its own. However, when combined with Ceteareth-20, the synergistic effect can significantly increase pore-clogging potential (combined rating of 4).

2
capric/caprylic triglyceride

Fractionated coconut oil; removed most clogging long-chain acids but can still affect some.

2
evening primrose oil

High in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid); good for hormonal acne, low clog risk.

2
tocopherol

Pure Vitamin E is thick and sticky; safe in small amounts as an antioxidant, but potentially clogging in pure oil form.

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Full Ingredient List(30 ingredients)

Water (Avene Thermal Spring Water)TriethylhexanoinCyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl AlcoholCyclohexasiloxaneCeteareth-20Polymethyl MethacrylateCeteareth-33Caprylic/​Capric TriglycerideAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/​Vp CopolymerBenzoic AcidBhtCaramelDisodium EdtaMicaOenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) OilOleoyl Dipeptide-15Oleoyl Tetrapeptide-31PhenoxyethanolRed 33RetinalSilicaSodium HydroxideTitanium DioxideTocopherolTocopheryl GlucosideCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerRead all the geeky details about Tocopherol here >>[more]

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Our analysis is powered by AI and backed by extensive research on comedogenic ingredients — but it's not medical advice. For skin concerns, please consult a dermatologist.