Avène

Avène Hydrance Cream.

Moisturizers

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About this product

A lightweight, glycerin-based moisturizing cream formulated to hydrate and nourish the skin, with rose oil or rose water.

Full ingredients

Avene Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius (Hybrid Safflower) Seed Oil, Cyclomethicone, Sucrose Stearate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose Distearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Benzoic Acid, Beta-Sitosterol, BHT, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA

Guru Score

65%

Mixed

3 experts · Moderate agreement

3Gurus

1Yay

1Mixed

1Nay

What they liked

Lightweight feel despite creamy texture
Glycerin-based hydration

What they flagged

Rose scent not for everyone
Pricey for a basic moisturizer

What the gurus are saying

This cream's lightweight glycerin base earns praise for hydration without heaviness, though it has a rose scent that won't suit everyone. The split comes down to value: some dermatologists love it, while others find the price steep for what is essentially a simple moisturizer, and note you can get similar hydration for less. Those who prefer it tend to reach for it in cooler months when they want a touch more weight.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take May 2025

Best for

Dry skin Sensitive skin

Type

MoisturizersCream

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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The Style and Beauty Doctor

221k subs

~Mixed

"It's got a really lightweight feel. Looking at the ingredients, I'm seeing [...] fatty alcohols which are usually very hydrating and nourishing. Glycerin is a good one to have in there because glycerin attracts water. Some say even better than hyaluronic acid. [...] It's looking like a very lightweight cream. I probably would have loved this in the winter time as well, where [...] you need a heavier moisturizer [...] to keep the water in so that it doesn't evaporate."

Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.72M subs

~Yay

"I do love Avène's Hydrance Intense. It is a glycerin based very lightweight moisturizer. [...] It has a little bit of rose oil or rose water in it so if you don't like the scent of rose you will not like it, you probably would prefer the Avène sister product in the US."

The Budget Dermatologist

724k subs

~Nay

"The cream and emulsion are at a higher price for essentially just a moisturizer. I believe you can get incredible hydration of your skin in a simple moisturizer without spending a fortune."

Frequently asked.

What is Avène Hydrance Cream?

A lightweight, glycerin-based moisturizing cream formulated to hydrate and nourish the skin, with rose oil or rose water.

Is Avène Hydrance Cream worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 65%.

What is Avène Hydrance Cream's Guru Score?

Avène Hydrance Cream holds a Guru Score of 65%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.