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Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm
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About this product

A thick, water-light moisturizing balm designed to soothe and support skin barrier recovery, especially for sensitive or compromised skin.

Guru Score

83%

Yay

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

What they liked

  • Helps barrier recovery after resurfacing or retinoid use
  • Rich, occlusive texture traps hydration
  • Gentle enough for sensitive areas like eyes

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    What the gurus are saying

    This balm earns consistent praise for healing irritated and sensitive skin through its postbiotic ingredient D. sensinos, shea butter, and arginine, which together help calm itch and strengthen the moisture barrier. Dermatologists especially recommend it for those healing from laser treatments or starting retinoids, since it minimizes dryness and irritation during those vulnerable phases. The rich, thick texture makes it ideal for delicate areas like around the eyes.
    Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take November 2022

    Type

    MoisturizersBalm & ointment

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    What the gurus are saying.

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    The Budget Dermatologist
    The Budget Dermatologist
    724k subs
    ✓Yay
    "I recommend the Tolerance Moisturizer, either the balm if you want something thicker or the cream version which is a little bit less occlusive, on nights that you need to repair or just let the skin rest."
    All 2 takes from The Budget Dermatologist
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    "I recommend the Tolerance Moisturizer, either the balm if you want something thicker or the cream version which is a little bit less occlusive, on nights that you need to repair or just let the skin rest."
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    "Both the cream and the balm are great. I would not spend on the cleanser."
    Dr Dray
    Dr Dray
    2.69M subs
    ✓Yay
    "I finished this Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm. I really enjoy this product, it has some postbiotic or prebiotic compounds that help support barrier recovery. It's a good choice if you've just had a resurfacing laser treatment and your skin is very sensitive in the healing stages, and I would actually recommend this if you're thinking of starting a retinoid, since it can help minimize the dryness and irritation of the retinization process."
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    All 4 takes from Dr Dray
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    "I finished this Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm. I really enjoy this product, it has some postbiotic or prebiotic compounds that help support barrier recovery. It's a good choice if you've just had a resurfacing laser treatment and your skin is very sensitive in the healing stages, and I would actually recommend this if you're thinking of starting a retinoid, since it can help minimize the dryness and irritation of the retinization process."
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    "I recently discovered this product this year. It's [...] really helpful for healing irritation-prone skin. It has shea butter and arginine which is part of the moisture barrier and can help with barrier recovery. It has a postbiotic called D. sensinos that can help control some of the neurocutaneous mediators of itch and discomfort. If you've got irritation causing [...] stinging and burning, this ingredient [...] may help soothe that."
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    "This is the Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm, and I really like using this around my eyes. I mean, it's a moisturizer you can use all over the face."
    Dermatologist answers your SENSITIVE SKIN QUESTIONS | Dr Dray
    "The Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm is a lot thicker in consistency and has a lower percentage of water, which makes it useful for particularly sensitive areas like around your eyes or cheeks [...] to really trap in hydration and help with barrier recovery."

    Frequently asked.

    What is Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm?

    A thick, water-light moisturizing balm designed to soothe and support skin barrier recovery, especially for sensitive or compromised skin.

    Is Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm worth it?

    Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 83%.

    What is Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm's Guru Score?

    Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm holds a Guru Score of 83%. 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 Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm best for?

    Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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