Avène Hydrance Optimale Light Hydrating Cream ★ Review

Avène Hydrance Optimale is a  face moisturizer with SPF 20 rich in Avène thermal spring water.

This cream is meant for sensitive and intolerant skin and is available in two different formulation: one for normal to combination skin (which is the one I have, the “UV LIGHT”) and one for dryer skin, called “UV RICH”.

I have quite sensitive and intolerant skin, and this cream isn’t irritating it in any way. It has a very light consistency that makes it incredibly easy to smooth all over the face. This moisturizer sinks into the skin immediately and dries completely mat, leaving no oily residue on the face – in fact, it’s oil free. It hasn’t got any strong smell to it.

I find that this cream is perfect to use under my foundation because it absorbs really quickly into the skin leaving no greasiness at all.

I definitely recommend this moisturizer if you’re looking for a face cream with sun protection to use under your make up - or if you have combination skin and you can’t find a moisturizer with spf that is light enough.

You can find Avène products in Boots, and the Hydrance Optimale retails at £ 13.50.

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