Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis facial treatment from Avène lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- RetinalKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinaldehyde
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
22INCI (full list, INCI order): water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, squalane, butyrospermum parkii butter, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, pentaerythrityl tetracaprylate/tetracaprate, cetearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, c20-22 alkyl phosphate, c20-22 alcohols, acacia senegal gum, cetearyl glucoside, helianthus annuus seed oil, ci 17200, retinal, sodium benzoate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol, tocopheryl glucoside, xanthan gum
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Retrinal 0.05% Multi-Corrective Cream fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Retrinal 0.05% Multi-Corrective Cream's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Is Retrinal 0.05% Multi-Corrective Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Retrinal 0.05% Multi-Corrective Cream's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Retrinal 0.05% Multi-Corrective Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Retrinal 0.05% Multi-Corrective Cream contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Retrinal 0.05% Multi-Corrective Cream against your own profile.

