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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 options, with the former being a French brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, and the latter known for carefully crafted formulas and targeted serums. The first brand is universally loved for its versatile moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers formulated with nourishing glycerin, suiting acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best to offer profound relief without heaviness. Meanwhile, the second brand suits dry, normal, and combination skin best, with standout offerings like the Brightening Cream for acne-prone skin that support a radiant and even complexion upon regular use. They differ primarily in their core formulations and skin type alignments, as the French brand relies on glycerin to improve skin hydration and restore barrier function through specific solutions such as the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm, Cleanance, and Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum.

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.

Popular Avène vs Carotone products

Questions and answers

Avène or Carotone: which is better?

Avène is better suited for most skin concerns on this page, as it offers a wide range of products with High and Superior Lovi fit levels for dry, sensitive, and oily skin types, whereas Carotone only features a single Brightening Cream with Average fit levels. Additionally, Avène products help soothe irritation and provide deep hydration, backed by ingredients like glycerin.

What is the difference between Avène and Carotone?

Avène offers a wide variety of products on this page tailored to multiple skin types, while Carotone features just one brightening cream. Reviewers note that Avène provides gentle sunscreens and cleansers, though some products may include strong fragrance. Lovi rates the products on this page for Avène across various skin types with fit levels ranging from Superior to Low, whereas Carotone's brightening cream has an Average fit for all listed skin types.

Which is more affordable, Avène or Carotone?

Carotone is more affordable than Avène. Reviewers sometimes note Avène's price point as a drawback.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or Carotone?

Avène helps control breakouts better than Carotone, as the products on this page best fit acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin. Reviewers often note that Avène provides effective oil control and gentle deep cleaning.

In what year and country was Avène founded compared to Carotone?

Avene was founded in 1990 in France, whereas Carotone was founded in 2009 with its country of origin not listed on this page.

How many Avène products on the page contain fragrance versus Carotone products?

On the Lovi page, 7 of 15 Avène products list fragrance, whereas Carotone lists no fragrance for its products on this page.

Which brand offers a thermal spring water toner and what is its Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin?

Avène offers the Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water toner, and Lovi rates its fit for dry sensitive skin as Superior.

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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