Avène Cold Cream Versus Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm
Updated on May 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Avène Cold Cream 16 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Avène Cold Cream 16 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm 14 ingredients
Concerns
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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When to use
Avène Cold Cream 16 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm 14 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Avène Cold Cream 16 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm 14 ingredients
Have been confused between this balm version and the cream version for a while now as they’re in the exact same packaging. I’m finding that the balm tends to now be labeled with a dermatologically tested or approved for ultra sensitive skin sticker, which I do have, whereas presumably the cream is not because it contains something more irritating.
I can’t really determine what it is exactly or Show more
