There’s often a misguided belief that in order to get the best skin care results, you need to drop a lot of money on pricey products. And while I’m the first to sing the praises of an effective luxury item, there are plenty of affordable and easily accessible creams that have earned a devout following. The Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective cream falls squarely under this beloved category, and includes popular celebrities among its legions of fans.
Avène is a French pharmacy brand renowned for its popular range of products, including this nourishing cream. It is designed to drench the skin in rich, hydrating ingredients that can help to restore and strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier, making it ideal for people with dry skin, the winter season or those with sensitivities or eczema.
It’s versatile and supports the microbiome, keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. The soothing formula can help to calm itchy, irritated skin and can even help manage burns, cuts, scrapes, bug bites, and more. It’s made with a patented protein-rich postbiotic, Avène’s famous thermal spring water and copper sulfate and zinc sulfate — all of which work together to promote skin recovery and leave it soft and smooth.
