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Clinique vs Avène

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

Clinique and Avène are respected skincare brands originating from America in 1968 and France in 1990, respectively. Both offer versatile moisturizers and targeted serums, though the American line incorporates hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine, while the French label relies on nourishing glycerin. The former suits dry sensitive skin and oily skin best, whereas the latter suits acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best. Ultimately, they differ through their distinct founding heritages and specific ingredient combinations designed to address varied complexion needs.

Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular Clinique vs Avène products

People Say

CliniqueAvène
  • Sensitive Skin and Soothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “No stinging eyes — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “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”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “skin feels soft and smooth — Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask”
    • “glass skin look — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “Restores moisture barrier — Avène Cold Cream”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in immediately — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “sinks in instantly — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “Absorbs quickly without feeling sticky — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “Thick but absorbs well eventually — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Removal Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Melts waterproof mascara — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “foundation glides on — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “holds concealer in place — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “Remove a all of the makeup with ease. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
  • Dryness and Residue Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Leaves a greasy film — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “Left my face tight — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “sticky kinda feeling — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “skin felt tight — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
  • Price and Value Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Scents and Fragrance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like nail polish remover — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
    • “Smells like old oil — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “Has a weird plastic-like smell — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”

Clinique vs Avène routines for dry skin

Buy Avène routine · SAR 1,135.93 · 77% fitBuy Clinique routine · SAR 1,700.45 · 66% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Clinique vs Avène routines for oily skin

Buy Avène routine · SAR 1,148.69 · 87% fitBuy Clinique routine · SAR 1,198.78 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Clinique vs Avène routines for combination skin

Buy Avène routine · SAR 1,208.83 · 85% fitBuy Clinique routine · SAR 1,205.12 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Clinique or Avène: which is better?

Clinique is better for dry sensitive skin, while Avène is better for acne-prone skin, with both brands offering equally high fit levels for oily, combination, sensitive, mature, and oily acne-prone skin types.

What is the difference between Clinique and Avène?

Clinique is an American brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., featuring fragrance-free products with a focus on hydration and texture, whereas Avène is a French brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, known for its soothing thermal water and options that may carry fragrance.

Clinique or Avène for dry skin?

Avène is a better fit for dry skin, offering a High routine fit compared to Clinique's Average level. Additionally, topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clinique or Avène: which cleanser is better?

Clinique is better for gentle and effective cleansers, while Avène is better for gentle deep clean cleansers. Lovi rates the cleansers on this page for sensitive skin as Average for Clinique and Average for Avène.

Which is more affordable, Clinique or Avène?

Avène tends to be more affordable, as Clinique reviewers often note a high price point while Avène reviewers mention price only occasionally as a minor point.

Clinique or Avène: which brand has products with no fragrance?

Clinique has products with no fragrance, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Avène has 7 out of 15 products with no fragrance.

Clinique or Avène: which is better for dry sensitive skin?

Clinique is better suited for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as High compared to Avène's Average fit level.

Clinique or Avène: what are the key ingredients used across the products?

Clinique features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, caffeine, and salicylic acid across the products on this page, while Avène highlights thermal water and glycerin. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and moisture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013

Clinique or Avène for oily skin?

Clinique and Avène both have a High Lovi fit for oily skin.

Clinique or Avène: which moisturizer is better?

Clinique is better for lightweight hydration and fragrance-free formulas, while Avène is better for soothing irritation and dry skin routines. Hyaluronic acid helps bind moisture to the skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clinique or Avène for sensitive skin?

Clinique and Avène both provide a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin.

Clinique or Avène for acne-prone skin?

Avène is better for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as High while Clinique 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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