Avène Guide: Which Avène Product Is for You?
Avène is a French skincare brand built around its Thermale Spring Water and a few well-known lines: Cleanance for oily, blemish-prone skin, Cicalfate for dry, irritated-feeling skin and lips, Cold Cream for rich comfort, and a full range of SPF50+ sun care. We stock the Avène products below, and the easiest way to shop is by line. This guide sorts them by what each one is for, so you can pick without guessing.
Quick answer: Oily, blemish-prone skin: the Cleanance line. Dry, sensitive or irritated-feeling skin: Cicalfate and Cold Cream. A calming mist or toner step: Thermale Spring Water and the Soothing Toning Lotion. Daily sun protection: the SPF50+ Fluid, Cream or Tinted Cream. See the whole Avène collection.
Which Avène product is for you?
| Your concern | Line | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| Oily skin, blemishes, clogged-looking pores | Cleanance | Cleanance Cleansing Gel |
| Makeup removal for sensitive, oily skin | Cleanance | Cleanance Micellar Water |
| Dry, irritated-feeling skin and lips | Cicalfate | Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream |
| Rich comfort for dry skin | Cold Cream | Cold Cream |
| A calming mist or toner step | Thermale | Thermale Spring Water Spray 300ml |
| Dull, uneven-looking tone | Vitamin Activ Cg | Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Corrector Serum |
| Daily sun protection | Sun care | Fluid Sun Screen SPF50+ |
Cleanance: for oily, blemish-prone skin
- Cleanance Cleansing Gel — a gel cleanser for oily, blemish-prone skin, with body-acne use in mind too.
- Cleanance Micellar Water — a 400ml micellar water to remove makeup and daily oil.
- Cleanance Comedomed Anti-Blemishes Concentrate — a concentrate for blemishes, blackheads and shine.
- Cleanance Hydra Soothing Cream — a light cream to moisturise blemish-prone skin and calm redness.
- Cleanance Ultra Light Sun Screen SPF50+ — a light sunscreen for oily, blemish-prone skin.
Browse more in Acne & Blemishes and Oil Control & Shine. New to active ingredients? Read our acne guide first.
Cicalfate: for dry, irritated-feeling skin and lips
- Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream — a protective cream for dry, sensitive skin that also suits baby care.
- Cicalfate Hand Repair Barrier Cream — a 100ml hand cream for dry, rough hands.
- Cicalfate Repair Lip Balm 12ml and Cicalfate Repair Lip Balm 10ml — lip balms for dry, chapped-feeling lips.
More in Dehydration & Barrier Repair and Redness & Sensitivity.
Cold Cream: rich comfort for dry skin
- Cold Cream 100ml — a rich cream for dry, sensitive skin.
- Cold Cream Concentrated Hand Cream — a rich hand cream for dry, rough hands.
- Cold Cream Stick Lip Balm — a handy 4g stick for dry lips.
Find more creams in Moisturizers & Creams.
Thermale: mist and toning lotion
- Thermale Spring Water Spray 160ml — a travel-friendly facial mist for dry, sensitive skin.
- Thermale Spring Water Spray 300ml — the larger spray for daily use at home.
- Soothing Toning Lotion — a hydrating toner for sensitive, easily reddened skin.
See Toners & Mists.
Vitamin Activ Cg: for a brighter-looking tone
- Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Corrector Serum — a vitamin C serum aimed at dark spots, uneven tone and glow.
More in Dark Spots & Pigmentation and Vitamin C. Brightening works best with daily sunscreen.
Sun care: SPF50+ for face and kids
- Fluid Sun Screen SPF50+ — a fluid sunscreen for sensitive skin.
- SPF50+ Cream — a richer sunscreen cream for dry skin.
- SPF50+ Tinted Cream — a tinted sunscreen for sun protection with an even-looking finish.
- Cleanance Ultra Light Sun Screen SPF50+ — a light option for oily skin.
- Spray for Children SPF50+ — a 200ml sun spray for kids.
See Sunscreens, Sun Care and Baby Suncare. Not sure which to choose? Read our sunscreen guide.
Tip: Pick one Avène line that matches your main concern and add products one at a time, giving each 2-3 weeks. Wear sunscreen every morning and reapply during the day, and patch-test first. If your skin is sensitive, start with the Thermale spray or Cicalfate. Want to compare brands? See the La Roche-Posay guide or the Bioderma guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Avène product is best for oily, blemish-prone skin?
The Cleanance line is the one built for that. Many people start with the Cleansing Gel or the Hydra Soothing Cream and add the Comedomed Concentrate later.
What is Avène Thermale Spring Water used for?
It is a facial mist you spray over the face as a refreshing, calming step for dry or sensitive skin. It comes in 160ml and 300ml sizes.
Can I use Avène Cicalfate on lips and hands?
Yes, the Cicalfate range includes lip balms and a hand repair cream, as well as the Repairing Protective Cream for the face. Patch-test any new product first.
Which Avène sunscreen suits oily skin?
The Cleanance Ultra Light Sun Screen SPF50+ is the light option for oily, blemish-prone skin. Dry skin can look at the SPF50+ Cream instead.
Is Avène at lo la original?
Yes. lo la sells original products from authorised suppliers and delivers across all governorates of Egypt.
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