74%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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ingredients

Water (aqua), Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Polysorbate 60, Glycolic Acid, Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, Dimethiconol, Fragrance (Parfum), Polymethyl Methacrylate, Potassium Sorbate, Red 33,(CI 17200), Retinal (actives listed as: Avene Thermal Spring Water 5%, Retinaldehyde 0.1% (RAL), Glycolic acid 6%)

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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17 years ago

I've been using this since July of '06 and really love it. When I hit my 40's, I started getting some really nasty cystic acne - large bumps that took 3-4 months to disappear and left a red mark. ...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue



1.0
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17 years ago

I bought this product from all the MUA reviews...and because a friend told me she swears by it. i was so excited to recieve this in the mail could not wait to see results. i used it for 1 week and...

About reviewer (102 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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17 years ago

Between this, honey and asprin, my face is amazing. 5 months ago I started breaking out horribly, due to a hormonal change. Despite my efforts, my face was inflamed with cystic acne some of which...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen


4.0
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17 years ago

Diacneal did a good job on clearing up spots although it had absolutely no effect on blackheads. I went through a few tubes of it before it stopped having an effect. My skin regressed right back to...

About reviewer (66 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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17 years ago

I have nothing but good things to say about all the Avene retinaldehyde products I've tried. Have used this for 10 weeks on my clog-prone, spot-prone areas with Eluage around eyes/mouth/throat....

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

This stuff rocks! It makes a huge difference (in the positive sense). I never thought I'd ever have any use for this baby since I don't have acne, my friend swears by it but she has acne-prone...

About reviewer (445 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

I've had the same tube twice as long as I expected to so that makes the price not as bad. I can see on my face it really helps the cell turnover rate. I almost never break out anymore and when a...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

This tiny tube of pink, fresh smelling cream is a miracle worker for my sensitive, oily, dehydrated, VERY acne prone skin. As long as I remember to use it, I don't break out. period. Also I've...

About reviewer (72 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

definetely a product you have to use constantly to see results. it took me about 2 months to see marks fading and it did help with overall acne. I get one here or there but not a big deal. Just a...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

it's pretty good. but it's one of the products you have to use consistently for you to see results. but yeah. it did lighten up my dark/brown spots. it's becuase if the glycolic acid. and it did...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

A great acne treatment product. It leaves skin blemish free and glowing. What I love the most about it is that the anti-aging ingredient (retinaldehyde C.T.) used in most of Avène's products is...

About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

I used Diacneal for about 3 months and it did help my skin a lot. My skin was more clear, even and smooth and the best part: no more cysts! But it didn't help at all with clogged pores, I actually...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

I've been using Diacneal for about 6 months now so I figured it was time to give it a review. After the initial adjustment stage, I began waking up to smoother, softer skin. Diacneal makes my...

About reviewer (71 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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18 years ago

I love this! Like everyone, I've tried a million skin products which generally differ only in their scent and packaging. This is the only product I've ever used that actually changed the quality...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry

HairBrunette

EyesBlack


3.0
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18 years ago

Thank God for Diacneal ! I have come out of MUA "retirement" to post this review because I am so pleased. This product has had an amazing effect on my skin- better than any other treatment I have...

About reviewer (361 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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18 years ago

This is an excellent treatment for acne. I have oily, extremely sensitive, acne prone skin and this is working wonders for me. I am also 28 and beginning to get concerned about fine lines and...

About reviewer (72 reviews)

Age

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlond

EyesBrown


2.0
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18 years ago

I had such high hopes for this product, but it just did not work for me at all. It not only make me break out, but I also have some strange allergic reactions: hyperpigmented bumps on skin that...

About reviewer (156 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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18 years ago

A rave for this product! I have acneic, sensitive, somewhat dry all over the map skin. I find Diacneal works better than my prescription Differin. I had a slight purging period but this product...

About reviewer (122 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesHazel


1.0
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18 years ago

As mentioned before, if you have sensitive skin - STAY AWAY!! I have very noticeable acne scars and am starting to see lines on my forehead and around my eyes. Even though I should have known that...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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18 years ago

I love this product. I use it for anti-aging and my skin has never looked better. I am very happy to have found this thanks to the recommendations on this board.

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesBlue