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Avène vs Aēsop

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Avène and Aēsop are two skincare options known for distinct approaches, formulation philosophies, and aesthetic experiences. The French brand offers versatile moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers formulated with nourishing glycerin, while the botanical-driven label is loved for its thoughtful moisturizers, cleansers, and serums. Avène suits acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best with options like the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm, Cleanance, and the Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum, whereas the second choice suits balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best through products such as the B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel, the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum, and the Damascan Rose Facial Treatment. While both provide profound relief or harmonious support, they ultimately differ in their reliance on classic soothing ingredients versus botanical and scientifically validated compositions.

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

Popular Avène vs Aēsop products

People Say

AvèneAēsop
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “Saves my skin in winter — Avène Cold Cream”
  • Texture and Application Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “lathers really well — Avène Cleanance”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly 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”
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Gentleness and Non-Stripping Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “Squeaky clean but soft — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Anti-Aging and Skin Smoothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “immediate radiance boost — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “skin instantly felt firmer — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “I've noticed a definite improvement in the fine lines around my eyes — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
    • “I used to have severe flaking... but after using this product, it's disappeared. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Acne Clearing and Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “keeps skin matte — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Thick and Greasy Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves a greasy film — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “too thick — Avène Hydrance+”
    • “sticky kinda feeling — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Strong Fragrance and Scent Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — Avène Cleanance”
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Tube cracked on the side — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Cap leaks in bag — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “Good product bad packaging. — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Avène or Aēsop: which is better?

Both brands excel in different areas, with Aēsop delivering better hydration and moisture while Avène is rated higher for gentleness, non-stripping formulas, anti-aging, and skin smoothing. Reviewers note that Aēsop offers luxurious, refreshing scents and non-greasy, balancing moisturizers, whereas Avène provides gentle deep cleansers and effective sunscreens.

What is the difference between Avène and Aēsop?

Avène and Aēsop differ in their strengths, with review themes showing Avène does better for gentleness and anti-aging, while Aēsop does better for hydration and moisture. The products on this page for Avène are best suited for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and combination skin.

Avène or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Avène does better for gentleness and non-stripping cleansers among the products on this page. Reviewers mostly mention that Avène cleansers provide a gentle deep clean.

Which is more affordable, Avène or Aēsop?

Aēsop has a high price point that is mostly mentioned by reviewers, whereas Avène has reviewers sometimes noting its price point as well.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or Aēsop?

Reviewers note that Avène does better for gentleness, while both brands are considered equal for acne clearing and oil control. The products on this page for Avène are best suited for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and combination skin.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options, Avène or Aēsop?

Avène has more fragrance-free options because 7 of its 15 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every product on the Aēsop page lists no fragrance.

Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to reviewers?

Aēsop performs better for hydration and moisture according to reviewers.

When was Avène founded and who owns it?

Avène was founded in 1990 in France and is owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

Avène or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Both Avène and Aēsop offer effective moisturizers, with Avène providing options like Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm that Lovi rates as Superior for dry skin, while Aēsop is noted by reviewers for delivering deep hydration and non-greasy, balancing moisturizers. Avène also features products on this page that help soothe irritation, whereas Aēsop moisturizers tend to be fragrance-free.

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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