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How it works.
73% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 20 in skincare
Sample
153 redditors with explicit opinion · 27 positive · 10 negative · 0 neutral
Score0.730 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 57–85% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/EuroSkincare, r/tretinoin, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/AsianBeauty
Avene · skincare
Recommended
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
r/EuroSkincarer/tretinoinr/30PlusSkinCarer/AsianBeauty
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Copper-zinc recovery cream with 153 redditors behind it — the French-pharmacy answer to cracked, post-procedure and eczema-prone skin.
What redditors love
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Heals cracked, irritated patches fast
“i feel like i’m always talking about this product to people, but i love avene cicalfate. it’s got zinc in it so it’s got great anti-inflammatory properties and it’s a recovery cream. so basically just really healing. i literally adore it”
u/shanye-west · r/Rosacea →
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Doubles as overnight barrier mask
“d favorite of mine! it works fantastic on irritated skin and on weak skin barriers and it also cleared up an eczema that i had on my neck. i replaced this with avene cicalfate two years ago but wanted to give it another try. i think both creams work really well but avene seems to have a better impac”
u/lune6889 · r/EuroSkincare →
What they don’t
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Thick white cast — night use mostly
“when using. it was hydrating but not moisturizing enough. used it on my hands to finish it and helped a lot with dry hands. didn’t cause any breakouts though. *avene cicalfate purfying cleansing gel -* 2/10. i thought this was gonna be a fav for my sensitive reactive skin since it can be used on fre”
u/EnvironmentalEmu2912 · r/EuroSkincare →
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Direct quotes
What 8 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/lune6889
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r/EuroSkincare
d favorite of mine! it works fantastic on irritated skin and on weak skin barriers and it also cleared up an eczema that i had on my neck. i replaced this with avene cicalfate two years ago but wanted to give it another try. i think both creams work really well but avene seems to have a better impact on my acne/blemish
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u/SinnersKnow
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r/tretinoin
cicalfate, i love you. i wish i listened sooner about avene cicalfate cream but the price put me off initially. i impulse grabbed it one day last year and boyyyy am i glad i did. i've been too scared to try lrp cicaplas
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u/Dopplerganager
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r/30PlusSkinCare
highly recommend avene cicalfate, or a zinc based cream (like zincofax or other stuff meant for diaper rash).
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u/milkmochiii
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r/AsianBeauty
pm: - dhc cleansing oil (hg!!!) - krave matcha hemp hydrating cleanser - laneige cream skin toner or tonymoly ceramide - alternate to lactic acid / pc bha 2% - avene cicalfate restorative cream - pky balancing gel makeup (non ab!) - becca backlight priming filter - tatcha silk canvas primer - it cosmetics cc cream - ta
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u/delicateangel66
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r/EuroSkincare
i love avene cicalfate under make-up, i don’t need any primer and my foundation looks perfect and lasts all day (i have oily skin). i like to use cicaplast at night when my
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u/Aggressive-Swim-8453
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r/EuroSkincare
love the avene cicalfate+! it’s definitely my holy grail item as someone that has sensitive acne prone and dry skin! i use it every night a few minutes after my skincare (ben
Threads tracked
The conversations we're watching.
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r/EuroSkincare
Aprils Empties With Reviews
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r/tretinoin
Cicalfate I Love You
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r/30PlusSkinCare
Is Anyone Getting A Bad Case Of Under Eye Ezcema
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r/AsianBeauty
Fotd Thanks To Ab For Helping My Skin Not Look
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r/EuroSkincare
Same Same But Different
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r/EuroSkincare
Same Same But Different
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r/EuroSkincare
Guys This Thing Heals Skin Like Nothing Else
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r/EuroSkincare
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