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Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Restorative Serum"This is a very simple, very, very minimal, straightforward serum formula. And it actually looks very boring on the surface."$40.00 A-OXitive Antioxidant Defense Serum$50.00

sarahsheumd mentioning Avène Retrinal 0.05 Cream at 06:19 in their YouTube video

Retrinal 0.05% Multi-Corrective Cream"I really like the consistency of Avène's retinoids and how moisturizing they are."$49.50

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Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Restorative Serum

4.6

“This is a very simple, very, very minimal, straightforward serum formula. And it actually looks very boring on the surface”5:22–5:29
“This ingredient is so amazing at instantly soothing and calming the skin down. And when I say instantly, I mean like pretty much on contact”5:34–5:41
“So so good, especially if your skin is like burning, itching, really really red, very very irritated, and just very annoying feeling. It's so good at that”5:43–5:51
“It has a really nice lightweight gel texture that's different than Neot as well. It's very, hydrating. It sinks into the skin very very quickly. It's not sticky or tacky”6:15–6:22
“I see it working really for any skin type. Just anybody who needs that instant soothing”6:27–6:30
“This is actually living up to my original review, which is pretty much what I just said is what I said about this back in the day. This is still doing that very, very reliably”6:28–6:36
“I will just put this into my skincare routine whenever I'm feeling a little bit of that irritation. And it just calms my skin down so quickly”6:58–7:05
“It's not going to like instantly solve all your problems on application, but it will bring you instant relief from the symptoms. It really will”7:10–7:13
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Kelly Driscoll90K subscribers

4.2No clip

“It's of particular benefit for those of you who struggle with sensitivity”
“This particular serum from Avène, the Cicalfate serum, it has an ingredient in it that can kind of address that specific aspect of sensitivity”
“It's a fragrance-free serum. It's also hydrating, moisturizing”
“If you have the symptoms of sensitivity, this is one to try out”
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Dr Dray2.6M subscribers

Retrinal 0.05% Multi-Corrective Cream

4.2

“I really like the consistency of Avène's retinoids and how moisturizing they are”9:21–9:28
“I think that this Avène option makes me feel like a princess just as much as the more expensive Skin Better retinoids”9:30–9:36
“I like how moisturizing this retinoid is all by itself”
“But even though it's moisturizing, I still sandwich or open face sandwich all retinoids, including this one, with even more moisturizer”10:34–10:40
“I forgot that in the past I used the lower strength 0.05 version. So, when I started using it again recently at the 0.1% strength, I accidentally overdid it and I peeled for a long time”11:20–11:30
“But yes, I would repurchase this product”
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Dr. Sarah Sheu14K subscribers

Brand note

French pharmacy skincare for sensitive, redness-prone skin.

Avène is a French pharmacy brand that dermatologists consistently recommend for sensitive, reactive skin. Their Redness Expert line is a standout for calming irritation and reducing redness with lightweight, fast-absorbing formulas that layer well under sunscreen. The Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream is a go-to for repairing damaged skin barrier, healing breakouts, and soothing burns, though some users find the oil-cream separation annoying. Overall, Avène delivers reliable, gentle options for those who need to soothe and strengthen their skin.

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