Avène Tolérance Extrême Mask for acne-prone skin
Avene Thermal Spring Water Avene Aqua
Glycerin
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate hydration and soothing benefits for your acne-prone skin, as glycerin and shea butter provide essential moisture and nourishment without being overly heavy for combination skin.
- The formula is generally safe for your combination skin, with no harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
- While it addresses hydration and soothing needs, it does not directly target acne or blemishes as a primary concern.
How to apply
- You can use this creamy mask as part of your PM routine once a week. Start 3×/week if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but always before your moisturizer .
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask over your face while avoiding any harsh rubbing. Let it sit ⏱ for the recommended time before rinsing.
- Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin for the best results against blemishes.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this mask is highly praised as a rescue treatment for hypersensitive and intolerant skin, with users frequently noting its ability to instantly calm redness and restore moisture due to its minimalist and sterile formulation. However, recent reviews are overwhelmingly negative due to the product's discontinuation, with some users also finding the quantity small for the price and experiencing minor issues with the packaging or finding the texture not moisturizing enough.
Highlights
Soothes sensitive skin Mostly Mentioned
- “calms redness instantly”
- “only thing my skin tolerates”
Product discontinued Mostly Mentioned
- “hard to find”
- “please bring it back”
- “can't find a replacement”
- “out of stock everywhere”
Minimalist formula Often Mentioned
- “short ingredient list”
- “no nasties”
- “fragrance-free”
- “safe for fungal acne”
Sterile packaging Sometimes Noted
- “innovative cap”
- “keeps product fresh”
- “hygienic dispensing”
- “no air gets in”
Versatile application Sometimes Noted
- “leave it on overnight”
- “use as night cream”
- “absorbs completely”
- “great under makeup”
Small quantity Sometimes Noted
- “expensive for the size”
- “runs out quickly”
- “small tube”
- “wish it came in bigger size”
Difficult packaging Rarely Noted
- “hard to squeeze out”
- “cap broke off”
- “difficult to get last bit”
- “dispenser is stiff”
Not moisturizing enough Rarely Noted
- “not moisturizing enough”
- “sits on top of skin”
- “too light for winter”
- “need something richer”
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Questions and answers
How well does Avène Tolérance Extrême Mask work for acne-prone skin?
Avene Tolerance Extreme Mask works moderately well for acne-prone skin, providing essential moisture and a calm feel without being overly heavy, though it does not directly target breakouts. A nourishing mask for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, or calming agents to address blemishes while keeping skin balanced and hydrated.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and shea butter make this mask a good fit because they provide essential moisture and nourishment without feeling overly heavy on the skin. An acne-prone skin type needs a product of this type to also contain effective calming and acne-fighting ingredients like niacinamide and ceramide NP, along with advanced technology for water absorption.
What does Avene Thermal Spring Water do for acne-prone skin?
Avène Thermal Spring Water helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing stinging, pain, and redness. It also helps keep skin hydrated while supporting overall comfort during acne routines.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024
What does Glycerin do for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and calm without clogging pores or feeling heavy. It supports the skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth while handling everyday treatments.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This mask works well as an occasional nourishing step for acne-prone skin, though other products fit this skin type better. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and soothing ingredients like glycerin and shea butter to calm skin without feeling too heavy.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask along with retinol because its glycerin and shea butter provide gentle moisture that helps soothe dry skin. Apply the mask after your retinol treatment to help calm potential irritation, or use it on nights when you skip retinol to keep your skin soft. Acne-prone skin works best with products that also contain active blemish-fighting ingredients to directly target breakouts.
How often should I use this mask?
Avène Tolérance Extrême Mask provides moderate hydration and soothing benefits for acne-prone skin without being overly heavy, though it does not directly target breakouts. To best support acne-prone skin, a nourishing mask of this type needs lightweight hydrators and calming ingredients that soothe irritation without clogging pores.
Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This mask is generally safe and unlikely to cause irritation on acne-prone skin, but because it focuses on soothing and hydration rather than clearing blemishes, acne-prone skin also needs ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to directly target breakouts.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Behenyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023Balneotherapy with thermal water altered specific skin microbiota at genus and species levels in healthy female volunteers compared to tap water, which produced no significant microbiome changes.
Life, 2023Malaysian thermal spring water as an adjunct to standard acne therapy improved skin hydration, reduced dryness and stinging, enhanced overall tolerability, and improved the acne disability index in patients with mild to moderate acne.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024A 2% Sphingomonas xenophaga ferment extract cream applied twice daily for 4 weeks significantly decreased facial vascular disorder scores compared to vehicle in 86 Caucasian female subjects, alongside dose-dependent inhibition of pre-kallikrein activity in vitro.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Safflower oil body-human epidermal growth factor microgel emulsions mixed with xanthan gum enhance transdermal absorption, regulate inflammation, accelerate angiogenesis, and promote re-epithelialization and remodeling in full-layer skin wounds in rats.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022
Why other nourishing masks fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Herbal medicine significantly reduces inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions and acne severity compared to placebo or other medicines in patients with acne vulgaris, with some plants showing equal or higher efficacy to standard treatments and no severe adverse events.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2022
Ingredients
Avene Thermal Spring Water Avene Aqua Avene Aqua, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Sodium Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Water
Behind this fit score
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