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Avène vs Carotone

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Avène and Carotone are distinct skincare brands designed to address various dermatological needs through specialized formulations. The French brand, founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, is universally loved for its rich moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, gentle cleansers, and hydrating glycerin, making it best suited for oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin since glycerin improves skin hydration and restores barrier function. Meanwhile, Carotone is loved for its targeted serums and carefully crafted formulas that suit dry, normal, and combination skin best. While both support a radiant and balanced complexion through science-backed formulations or regular use, they differ in their specific standout products, such as the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm, Cleanance, and Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum for the former, and the Brightening Cream for the latter.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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This page compares some of the most popular Avène and Carotone products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

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Questions and answers

Avène or Carotone: which is better?

Avène is better for most skin types on this page, offering Superior fits for dry, sensitive, and dry sensitive skin with Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water, whereas Carotone only reaches an Average fit across skin types. Avène also provides a wide range of targeted products, including gentle cleansers and effective moisturizers.

What is the difference between Avène and Carotone?

Avène offers a wide variety of products on this page for different skin types and concerns, while Carotone features only one brightening cream. Reviewers mention that Avène provides gentle sunscreens and cleansers, though some products on this page list fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Avène or Carotone?

Reviewers note that the price point of Avène is a drawback, whereas Carotone has no reviewer comments about its price on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or Carotone?

Avène fits oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin with levels ranging from Average to High across the products on this page, while Carotone has an Average fit for acne-prone skin. Avène reviewers often note effective oil control and gentle deep clean cleansers, which helps manage breakouts.

Which brand has been on the market longer, Avène or Carotone?

Avène has been on the market longer, having been founded in France in 1990, whereas Carotone was founded in 2009.

How many products from Avène list no fragrance compared to Carotone?

On this page, 7 of 15 Avène products list no fragrance, whereas every Carotone product lists no fragrance.

Which brand offers a wider variety of product types like sunscreens, cleansers, and serums on this page?

Avène offers a wider variety of product types on this page, including cleansers, sunscreens, and serums, whereas Carotone only features a brightening cream.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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