Blame it on the change of seasons, change of months or life in general, but there’s something about the spring-to-summer transition that always wreaks havoc on my ridiculously reactive, sensitive skin.
It hit me hard this past week—my facial-redness factor was flaring up, to the point I had a bit of peeling on my cheeks. Enter the trusted Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream ($38), a lightweight, derm-trusted product that not only soothes and calms on contact, but also helps restore the skin’s barrier in 48 hours.
Boasting both the National Rosacea Society‘s and National Eczema Association’s Seal of Acceptance, the wonder cream is infused with breakthrough postbiotics (from the brand’s famous Thermal Spring Water, which is clinically shown by 150-plus studies to soothe, soften and calm skin) to lessen sensations of skin discomfort, including visible redness, tightness and over-heating. It also provides simple hydration that nicely moisturizes skin without any greasy feel.
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Ulta shoppers go so far as to call it “amazing,” “perfect” and a “holy grail.”
“This cream is perfect,” said one five-star review. “Gives the perfect amount of hydration, soaks into skin and doesn’t clog pores. Doesn’t make me shiny throughout the day. It calmed my cheeks immediately and has helped with dry skin around nose/mouth. The tube is a plus, and a little does go a long way.”
“As a skin-care enthusiast, I wanted to be thorough with my impressions of this product,” shared another happy customer. “I’ve been testing this cream for a couple of weeks and now feel confident to share my thoughts. So, my general impression of this cream? Moisturizing powerhouse. I have noticed that my skin has gotten plumper and softer over the past few days, at a rapid pace, and my skin feels fantastic. Let’s start by talking about the texture. Most facial creams are lighter than this formula. Facial moisturizers usually tend to feel more gelatinous, especially the products from Korea and Japan. They tend to feel cool on the skin, which feels very satisfying. A lot of times, facial moisturizers tend to be lightly scented, and sometimes extremely scented. The Tolerance Control Cream is a very thick, creamy formula, almost comparable to a hydrating body lotion. You can really feel the texture of the cream on your face, which is different from other moisturizers that are thinner and cooler on the skin. Compared to other creams, I noticed my skin has been softer and plumper in a shorter period of time. The Tolerance cream is also fragrance-free, which is a feature I prefer. I like not having to smell my cream, or worry that the cream will irritate the skin.”
