
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Micellar lotion, 8 ingredients
FEATURES
Gently cleanses and removes makeup, suitable for sensitive skin and eyes, contains Avène Thermal Spring Water and alpha-bisabolol, paraben and preservative free
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Contains Fragrance
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Makeup Removal Skin Soothing HydrationBudget
Premium ($76-$150)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What AVENE Says
Product Description:
Specially formulated for all types of sensitive skin and eyes, the micellar lotion gently cleanses and removes all traces of make-up from the face, eyes and lips without altering the skin's natural protective barrier. Rich in Avène Thermal Spring Water and soothing alpha-bisabolol, its fresh formula leaves the skin clean, soft and soothed. Paraben and preservative free.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Avene-Thermal-Spring-Water,Avene-Aqua,Cocamidopropyl-Betainamide-Mea-Chloride,Poloxamer-188,Bisabolol,Fragrance-Parfum,PEG/PPG-14/4-Dimethicone,Sodium-Chloride,Sodium-Hyaluronate,Trisodium-EDTA
Key Ingredients
Avène Thermal Spring Water, alpha-bisabolol
Ingredients Details
Bisabolol
Common Name(s): Alpha-bisabolol,levomenol,(-)-alpha-bisabolol
CAS Number: 515-69-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Reduces skin inflammation, soothes irritation, promotes wound healing, and enhances penetration of co-formulated actives.
Why It's Used: Premium natural soothing active with combined anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and penetration-enhancing activity – clinically validated across sensitive, reactive, and irritated skin types.
How It Works: Inhibits nf-kb pathway reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines il-1β, il-6, tnf-α. enhances stratum corneum lipid fluidity increasing penetration of co-delivered actives. antimicrobial against s. aureus and c. albicans. promotes keratinocyte migration for wound healing.
Typically Found In: Sensitive skin products,post-procedure formulations,anti-irritant formulas,wound healing
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Anti-inflammatory,penetration enhancement,antimicrobial
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – from candeia tree (vanillosmopsis erythropappa) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Natural (-)-alpha-bisabolol from brazilian candeia tree is more sustainable and potent than chamomile-derived bisabolol. synthetic (±)-bisabolol is racemic with slightly lower anti-inflammatory potency.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes – particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Bisabolol's dual function as both an anti-inflammatory and a penetration enhancer is synergistic – by reducing the inflammatory response that increases barrier tightness while simultaneously fluidizing stratum corneum lipids, it provides enhanced delivery of co-formulated actives in the very conditions where delivery is most needed.
Last Verified: Cosing database,piazza et al. bisabolol anti-inflammatory study,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12