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Avène vs Theramid

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Avène and Theramid are two distinctive skincare brands designed for varied complexions. The French line is universally loved for its versatile moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers formulated with glycerin, while the Spanish brand is cherished for its advanced moisturizers and targeted serums relying on meticulously engineered formulas. The former suits acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best, whereas the latter suits balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin best. They differ primarily in their founding years, geographic origins, and overarching approach to specialized dermatological care.

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

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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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

Popular Avène vs Theramid products

People Say

AvèneTheramid
  • Gentle and non-stripping formula Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “Squeaky clean but soft — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Soothes irritation and redness Often MentionedOften 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”
    • “Instantly took out redness — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Elegant texture and visible anti-aging Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Fine lines are less visible — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “Nice lightweight emulsion — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Restores skin barrier Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Only thing that got my barrier under control — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “Healed my over-exfoliated skin in days — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
  • Deeply hydrating Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “intensely hydrated — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
  • Hydrating and lightweight Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
  • Product separation and packaging issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Tube squirted water everywhere — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Tube cracked on the side — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Cap leaks in bag — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Strong fragrance and scent Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Didn't like the scent — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Avène or Theramid: which is better?

Avène and Theramid both have strong points, as Avène excels at soothing irritation and redness, while Theramid delivers restorative moisturizers and elegant textures.

What is the difference between Avène and Theramid?

Avène, founded in France in 1990, offers products on this page that achieve a Superior fit for dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin with Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water. Theramid, founded in Spain in 2022, provides fragrance-free options like Ceramide Treatment that achieve a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin.

Avène or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

When looking at the moisturizers on this page, Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream achieves a High Lovi fit level for dry and sensitive skin, while Theramid Ceramide Treatment achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin and High for dry skin. Avène moisturizers often help soothe irritation, whereas Theramid formulations are noted for helping restore the skin barrier and deliver deep hydration.

Which is more affordable, Avène or Theramid?

When it comes to affordability, reviewers on the page sometimes note Avène's price point as a consideration, while Theramid pricing is not specifically highlighted in the review themes. Both brands offer distinct product options on this page, but price comparisons depend on the specific routine you choose.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or Theramid?

Avène is known for gentle and non-stripping sunscreens and cleansers, making it a better fit for acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin on this page, whereas Theramid does not list routines specifically for acne-prone skin. Avène also offers several products with high Lovi fit levels for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin, such as Cleanance sunscreen and Cleanance Cleansing Gel.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Avène or Theramid?

Avène has more products containing fragrance on this page, with 7 of its 15 products listing fragrance, whereas every Theramid product lists no fragrance.

Which company was founded earlier, Avène or Theramid?

Avène was founded earlier than Theramid, having launched in France in 1990 compared to Theramid's founding in Spain in 2022.

How does the Lovi fit level of the Ceramide Treatment differ for dry sensitive skin versus oily skin?

Lovi rates the Ceramide Treatment as having a Superior fit level for dry sensitive skin, while its fit level for oily skin is Average.

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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