Avene RetrinAL 0.05 Cream

Avene RetrinAL 0.05 Cream
5.9
/ 10
Moisturizing
2.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
9.5 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
5Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle

Review

Results you may expect from using Avene RetrinAL 0.05 Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Avene RetrinAL 0.05 Cream:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.9 out of 10.
  • Considerable anti-wrinkle efficacy: Avene RetrinAL 0.05 Cream has an anti-wrinkle rating of 5.0 out of 10, indicating a moderate ability to reduce wrinkles.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Avene RetrinAL 0.05 Cream has a moisturizing rating of 5.9 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 2.3 out of 10 and a very high Occlusivity of 9.5 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈9.0%), Mineral Oil (est. ≈6.0%) and Squalane (est. ≈2.5%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Avene RetrinAL 0.05 Cream has a moderate anti-wrinkle rating of 5.0 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Retinal (est. ≈0.05%),
 also known as retinaldehyde, a potent ingredient of the retinoid group, with confirmed anti-wrinkle capabilities.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Water
9
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6
Mineral Oil
4
Glyceryl Stearate
3
PEG-100 Stearate
2.5
Squalane
2
Propylene Glycol
1.5
Microcrystalline Wax
1.3
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
0.3
BHT
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Oleoyl Dipeptide-15
0.3
Oleoyl Tetrapeptide-31
0.3
Red 33 (CI 17200)
0.05
Retinal
0.3
Tocopheryl Glucoside
0.3
Triethanolamine
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Water
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Propylene Glycol
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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Carbomer
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Disodium EDTA
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Oleoyl Dipeptide-15
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Red 33 (CI 17200)
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Ratings

All humectants
2.3
2
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
19.0
9.0
6.0
2.5
1.5
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.9
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 2.3 10
2.3
2
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 19.0 20
9.5
9.0
6.0
2.5
1.5
Moisturizing rating
5.9
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2
0.3
All humectants 2.3 10
2.3
All humectants
2.3
2
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
6
2.5
1.5
All occlusives 19.0 20
9.5
All occlusives
19.0
9.0
6.0
2.5
1.5
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
5 /10 0.05 0.05 5
Total
5
Retinal
5
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
5 /10
when present at, %
0.05
in this formula, est. %
0.05
Anti-wrinkle rating
5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.6 3 No
All antioxidants
0.6
BHT
0.3
Oleoyl Tetrapeptide-31
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Mineral Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Mineral OilAlso known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
PEG-100 Stearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
PEG-100 StearateThis surfactant is more specifically classified as an emulsifier that produces oil-in-water emulsions. PEG-100 stearate can also be used as a cleansing agent.
Squalane
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Propylene Glycol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Propylene GlycolA clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
Microcrystalline Wax
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Microcrystalline WaxA white, highly purified, solid substance consisting of petroleum hydrocarbons. It is used in skincare as a strong occlusive and emollient similar to Petrolatum, and also as a formula helper that thickens and stabilizes the product.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilA castor oil-derived ingredient often used to incorporate small amounts of oil (such as a fragrance) into a water-based product. PEG-4 HCO is a gold-standard solubilizer and can be used in low amounts due to its ability to solubilize things so well.
BHT
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BHTAn antioxidant ingredient that naturally occurs in green algae and some bacteria or fungi but, for commercial use, is created synthetically. BHT is also used occasionally as a fragrance, where it presents a sweet, camphor-like odor.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Oleoyl Dipeptide-15
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oleoyl Dipeptide-15Description is coming soon
Oleoyl Tetrapeptide-31
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oleoyl Tetrapeptide-31Description is coming soon
Red 33 (CI 17200)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Red 33 (CI 17200)Also known as D&C Red 33 or Acid Red 33, this ingredient is a synthetic azo used to color skincare products. It produces a cool red hue, with undertones of blue that lead to a hint of purple.
Retinal
Est. %0.05
Function
Origin
Retinal

A potent ingredient of the retinoid group with confirmed anti-wrinkle capabilities.

Tocopheryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl GlucosideDescription is coming soon
Triethanolamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TriethanolamineA clear, colorless, and highly viscous liquid, this ingredient is an excellent pH adjuster. When it is necessary to neutralize an acidic solution or to generally increase the pH of a product, triethanolamine is a common choice.