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Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-Intensive Night Cream
Avène

Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-Intensive Night Cream

Looks good 4.7 / 5

A legitimate retinal night cream with a strong anti-aging core and supportive hydration, best for skin that wants a richer treatment moisturizer and can tolerate retinoids and fragrance. The main trade-offs are irritation potential and a heavier feel.

What people say online

Pros

▲skin feels smoother quickly
▲rich but comfortable texture
▲good hydration overnight
▲can be tolerable for retinoid beginners

Cons

▼can feel heavy on oily skin
▼may cause peeling or tingling
▼fragrance bothers some users
Skin

How it’s judged

Scored for skin — based on what its ingredients contribute.

What it may help with

Barrier support i3.9 / 4

Whether it supports the skin barrier — restoring lipids, reducing water loss, aiding barrier repair, or strengthening the skin’s protective function.

From Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Glycerin

Hydration i3.8 / 4

Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.

From Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Squalane

Anti aging i3.8 / 4

Whether it can help visible signs of aging — fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, or photoaging.

From Retinal, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol

Soothing i3.5 / 4

Whether it can calm the skin — linked to less redness, irritation, discomfort, or visible reactivity.

From Avene Thermal Spring Water, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sunflower Oil

Texture i3.5 / 4

Whether it can improve smoothness and surface texture — roughness, flaking, clogged pores, or unevenness. Exfoliating acids, retinoids, and smoothing moisturizers may score here.

From Retinal, Niacinamide, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Things to watch

Sensitization i3.0 / 4

Risk of allergic contact dermatitis or immune-based reactions. Fragrance allergens, preservatives, botanicals, and some dyes may score here.

From Fragrance, Retinal

Irritation i2.5 / 4

Risk of short-term irritation — stinging, burning, dryness, redness, or discomfort. Common for strong actives, acids, retinoids, fragrances, and harsh surfactants.

From Fragrance, Retinal, D&C Red No. 33

Photosensitivity i2.5 / 4

Whether it can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn or UV-related irritation. Relevant for some exfoliating acids, retinoids, and certain plant-derived ingredients.

From Retinal

Acne aggravation i1.5 / 4

Whether it may worsen breakouts — clogging pores, feeling heavy on acne-prone skin, or triggering comedones in some users.

From Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Eye irritation i1.5 / 4

Whether it may sting or irritate around the eyes. Relevant for sunscreens, fragrances, acids, surfactants, and volatile ingredients.

From Fragrance

About this product

A rich leave-on night moisturizer for facial aging concerns, combining retinal with niacinamide, humectants, and emollients for wrinkle-focused treatment plus barrier support. The formula is well suited to drier or more mature skin, but fragrance and a heavier cream base may make it less ideal for highly sensitive, very oily, or breakout-prone skin.

Good signs
  • Contains retinal, a proven anti-aging active that supports skin renewal.
  • Combines humectants and lipids for hydration plus a more cushioned nighttime feel.
  • Niacinamide adds barrier support and helps complement the retinoid.
  • The cream base should help reduce dryness from the active treatment.
Watch-outs
  • Retinal may still be irritating at the start and usually needs gradual introduction.
  • Fragrance is present, which is a downside for fragrance-sensitive skin.
  • The richer texture may be too heavy for some oily or congestion-prone skin types.
Best for
  • mature skin seeking a nighttime anti-aging moisturizer
  • dry skin that tolerates retinoids
  • combination skin wanting a richer treatment cream
How to use it
  • Use at night on clean, dry skin.
  • Introduce slowly if retinoids are new or if skin is reactive.
  • Daily sunscreen is important when using retinal products.
  • Space out applications if tingling or irritation occurs.
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