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Caudalie vs Avène

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

Caudalie and Avène are two French skincare brands founded in the 1990s that offer thoughtful daily routines through distinct formulations. Caudalie is beloved for its botanical serums, refreshing toners, nourishing moisturizers, and targeted eye products, all crafted from grape-derived formulas, while Avène is loved for its gentle moisturizers, protective sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing cleansers, all formulated with glycerin. The first brand suits dry skin and oily skin best, whereas the second suits oily acne-prone skin and combination skin best. They differ because the first brand uses natural extracts to provide balanced hydration and clarification, while the second brand uses glycerin to improve skin hydration and restore barrier function.

Caudalie is a French skincare brand founded in 1995.

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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 Caudalie and Avène products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Caudalie vs Avène products

People Say

CaudalieAvène
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — Avène Hydrance+”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
  • Soothing and Calming Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “calms my redness — Caudalie Grape Water”
  • Pores and Oil Control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “pores look smaller — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
    • “pores appear noticeably smaller — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “cleared my hormonal acne — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser”
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
  • Instant Results and Smoothing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “wakes up my skin — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “works in 10 minutes — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
    • “I've noticed a definite improvement in the fine lines around my eyes — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
    • “skin feels smoother — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Saves my skin in winter — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “Restores moisture barrier — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “intensely hydrated — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “Provides intense hydration, smooths fine lines, and gives the skin an even, radiant appearance. — Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream”
  • Lightweight Texture Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “milky — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum”
    • “sits well under makeup — Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Eye Cream”
    • “great under makeup — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
  • High Price and Value Complaints Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “expensive — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
  • Scent Dislike Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Smells like grandma — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “smell is strong — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
  • Skin Irritation and Dryness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Left my face tight — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “dried out my skin — Avène Cleanance”
    • “burned my skin — Avène Cleanance”
    • “burns my eyes — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”

Caudalie vs Avène routines for dry skin

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Caudalie vs Avène routines for oily skin

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Caudalie vs Avène routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Caudalie or Avène: which is better?

For dry skin, Lovi finds Caudalie to have a Superior routine fit compared to Avène at Average, while both brands offer High routine fits for oily skin.

What is the difference between Caudalie and Avène?

Caudalie achieves a Superior fit level for dry skin routines, whereas Avène reaches an Average fit level. Avène is often noted for soothing irritation and providing deep hydration, while Caudalie focuses on lightweight textures and oil control.

Caudalie or Avène for dry skin?

For dry skin, Caudalie has a Lovi fit level of Superior while Avène has a fit level of Average. The products on this page for Caudalie include options featuring hyaluronic acid that helps deliver deep moisture.

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Caudalie or Avène: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers on this page, Caudalie has a Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser with a Superior fit for oily skin, whereas Avène has a Cleanance Cleansing Gel rated High for oily acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Caudalie or Avène?

Reviewers note price complaints for both Caudalie and Avène, so neither brand is clearly more affordable on this page.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Caudalie or Avène?

Caudalie has more fragrance-free products on this page, with 12 out of 20 products listing no fragrance compared to 7 out of 15 for Avène.

Caudalie or Avène for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Caudalie and Avène are good options, as Lovi rates both brands high for this skin type. Specifically, the products on this page for both lines include items that help control shine and manage excess oil without causing heavy irritation.

Caudalie or Avène: which moisturizer is better?

For dry skin, Caudalie has a Superior Lovi fit on this page, while Avène has an Average fit.

Caudalie or Avène for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Caudalie and Avène are good options, as Lovi rates both brands as High fit for this skin type. Reviewers note that Avène stands out for its particularly gentle and soothing formulas, while Caudalie relies on ingredients like grape and squalane.

Caudalie or Avène for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a High fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. Caudalie is particularly noted for its pores and oil control.

Caudalie or Avène for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates Caudalie as High and Avène as Average.

Caudalie or Avène for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates Caudalie High and Avène High. The products on this page help hydrate and smooth the skin.

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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