2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
Avène
Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin
face neck eyes cream
Avène
Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
71%
Combination (dry)
71%
Balanced
99%
Combination (oily)
69%
Oily
69%
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15
Ingredients
2
Benefits
1
Actives
The Avène Tolérance Soothing Skin Recovery Cream is an ultra-gentle formula that offers up to 24 hours of hydration. Specially designed with skin prone to dryness and sensitivity in mind, the lotion nourishes the skin barrier, while encouraging a comforting sensation that helps to soothe the skin. This is thanks to a blend of D-Sensinose™, a patented post-biotic active ingredient, and Avène's signature Thermal Spring Water for a boost of soothing moisture. Free from fragrance and containing minimal ingredients, the refreshing formula also performs as a nurturing eye cream.
Key Insights
Benefits
2
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Active Ingredients
1
AHA
Full Ingredients
15 total
About Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin
Overview
Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin is a cushioning cream from Avène, a brand based in France. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 15 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride and Ethylhexyl Palmitate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Cetearyl Alcohol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Avena Sativa Seed Water.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes before moisturiser. Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- No common irritants flagged in the list
Things to know
- One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 9 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Anti-Aging 3 ingredients
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
Hydration
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
Hydration
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
The complex reaction product of blended acids and blended alcohols which simulates the composition of natural spermaceti. It consists primarily of myristyl, cetyl and palmityl esters of myristic and palmitic acids
Hydration
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
L-Arginine
Hydration
Anti-Aging
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Beeswax absolute (RIFM),Beeswax concrete (RIFM),Beeswax, white (Apis mellifera L.) (RIFM),Bleached Beeswax,Cera Alba (EU),White Beeswax,White Wax,Yellow Wax
Hydration
Citric Acid
AHA
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
Low
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
Moderate
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Active and supporting ingredients
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Active ingredients (1)
- Citric Acid · 1–3%
Supporting ingredients (14)
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Avena Sativa Seed Water
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Glycerin
Cetearyl Alcohol
Squalane
Cetearyl Glucoside
Cetyl Esters
Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract Filtrate
Arginine
Beeswax
Tromethamine
Water
Xanthan Gum
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- Oil-free
Contains
-
Animal-derived ingredients
Beeswax
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Eye
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Eye" step.
- Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Palmitate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 15 ingredients on the label.
4
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
4
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
3
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
3
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
2
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
2
pH adjuster
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
1
Active
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
1
Humectant
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
1
Chelator
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
1
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 30–80%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Avena Sativa Seed Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the seeds of Avena sativa.
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
5 scientific references
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
- Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
- International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
- Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
- Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
Hydration
5 scientific references
- Dermatology Clinics and Research, August 2019, pages 239-271
- Clinical Medicine and Research, December 2017, pages 75-87
- International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 34, Issue 2, Supplement, September 2015, pages 5S-69S
- Molecules, February 2015, pages 2, 492-2, 509
- British Journal of Dermatology, October 2010, pages 695-703
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
- Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
- International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
- British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
Hydration
4 scientific references
- CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
- FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
- Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
- Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
- Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
- ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
- Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
- The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
- Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
- Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
- Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-Glucopyranose, C16-18 alkyl glycosides
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
The complex reaction product of blended acids and blended alcohols which simulates the composition of natural spermaceti. It consists primarily of myristyl, cetyl and palmityl esters of myristic and palmitic acids
Hydration
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Occlusive, Plant extract
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of the extract of the microorganism, Aquaphilus dolomiae grown in culture.
10
Arginine
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
L-Arginine
Hydration
Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
- Biobased Surfactants (Second Edition), 2019, pages 413-445
- Scientific Reports, February 2016, pages 1-10
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-35
- Journal of Advanced Research, July 2010, pages 169–177
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
- Wound Repair and Regeneration, November-December 2003, pages 419-423
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Beeswax absolute (RIFM),Beeswax concrete (RIFM),Beeswax, white (Apis mellifera L.) (RIFM),Bleached Beeswax,Cera Alba (EU),White Beeswax,White Wax,Yellow Wax
Hydration
8 scientific references
- Supercharged Hydration
- How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
- What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
- What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
- Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
- The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
- The Best Face Oils for Skin
- How Facial Oils Help Skin
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Active, Chelator, pH adjuster
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- pH adjuster
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
3 scientific references
- Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
- Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant, Texture agent
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin?
AVENA SATIVA SEED WATER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, SQUALANE, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, CETYL ESTERS, AQUAPHILUS DOLOMIAE EXTRACT FILTRATE, ARGININE, BEESWAX, CITRIC ACID, TROMETHAMINE, WATER, XANTHAN GUM.
What are the active ingredients in Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin?
CITRIC ACID.
How do I use Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin?
Apply morning and evening to the face, neck and eye contour area. Start by spreading the cream between your fingers. Dab it gently onto the face and neck and spread by smoothing gently with your fingertips, working from the centre to the contours of the face. Don't forget the neck.
What skin types is Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Is Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin fungal acne safe?
One ingredient could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Palmitate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.
Can I use Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin?
Use it morning and evening, before moisturiser.
How many ingredients does Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin have?
It lists 15 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream for Sensitive Skin?
Avène, a brand based in France.
Brand
Avène
Country
France