Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis eye cream from Avène lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens 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.
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- 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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
24INCI (full list, INCI order): water, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, glycerin, isodecyl neopentanoate, ppg-15 stearyl ether, cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, 1, 2-hexanediol, ascophyllum nodosum extract, bht, caprylyl glycol, ceteareth-33, disodium edta, retinal, sodium dextran sulfate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, tocopheryl acetate, 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 EYES fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in RetrinAL EYES'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 EYES paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in RetrinAL EYES'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 EYES suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. RetrinAL EYES contains 2 flagged allergens 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 EYES against your own profile.

