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Avène Cleanance Hydra Soothing Cream
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About this product

A barrier repair moisturizer designed to soothe and hydrate sensitive skin while maintaining a lightweight texture.

Guru Score

70%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
2Gurus
1Yay
0Mixed
1Nay

What they liked

  • Works as a barrier repair moisturizer
  • Suitable for daytime use under sunscreen

What they flagged

  • Not mattifying

What the gurus are saying

This cream earns strong praise for its soothing and hydrating properties, with fans calling it their go-to daytime moisturizer. However, one dermatologist questions the price point, noting that similar barrier repair moisturizers from CeraVe, Eucerin, or La Roche Posay offer comparable benefits at a lower cost. The split hinges on whether the performance justifies the spend.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take August 2025

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What the gurus are saying.

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~Yay
"It's fantastic. I love it. It is scented, which is so annoying. Avène, please, someday, will you please come out with a non-scented one. It doesn't bother me, but it's just so unnecessary. Avène's expensive, but it's really, really good. I don't really use it all the time anymore. I was using it way too often before and now I just save it for like those moments where I really, really need it. So, I feel like it's justified."
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"If you are someone who is incredibly dry, you would probably love this because it definitely gives like a glass skin kind of effect, and you don't need a whole lot of it. A little bit goes a long way because it is not cheap. [...] I love this product so much. [...] I don't even know how many of these I've gone through, so many. [...] It's definitely a staple in my collection of skincare that I can't live without. I will always have this."
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"It's fantastic. I love it. It is scented, which is so annoying. Avène, please, someday, will you please come out with a non-scented one. It doesn't bother me, but it's just so unnecessary. Avène's expensive, but it's really, really good. I don't really use it all the time anymore. I was using it way too often before and now I just save it for like those moments where I really, really need it. So, I feel like it's justified."
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"Avène Cleanance Hydra, same thing, my go-to moisturizer for like daytime. My sunscreen, like the go-to."
~Nay
"The Cleanance Hydra Soothing Cream is essentially a barrier repair moisturizer. It is not mattifying. I do not think this one is worth the spend. Instead, I would opt for a more affordable barrier repair moisturizer by CeraVe, Eucerin, or La Roche Posay."

Frequently asked.

What is Avène Cleanance Hydra Soothing Cream?

A barrier repair moisturizer designed to soothe and hydrate sensitive skin while maintaining a lightweight texture.

Is Avène Cleanance Hydra Soothing Cream worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 70%.

What is Avène Cleanance Hydra Soothing Cream's Guru Score?

Avène Cleanance Hydra Soothing Cream holds a Guru Score of 70%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Avène Cleanance Hydra Soothing Cream best for?

Avène Cleanance Hydra Soothing Cream is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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