Avene Dry & Irritated-skin

Avene's Dry & Irritated-skin edit brings together the brand's two most recognized ranges: Cicalfate, formulated for skin that needs a protective repair barrier, and Xeracalm, designed for very dry, uncomfortable skin that needs daily nourishment. Whether you're looking for a face cream, a hand balm, a lip repair stick or a gentle cleansing oil, this collection groups the formats side by side so you can build a simple routine.

How to choose between Cicalfate and Xeracalm

The Cicalfate line is built around a repairing, protective texture. Options like the AVENE Cicalfate+ Repair Cream 100ml and the lighter AVENE Cicalfate Skin-Repair Emulsion Post Procedure 40ML are aimed at skin that has been through a procedure or that needs a barrier-supporting texture on the face. For everyday exposure, the AVENE Cicalfate + Multi protective Repair Cream SPF 50+ combines the same repairing base with sun protection, while the AVENE Cicalfate Hand Repairing Barrier Cream 100ML is sized for hands that are washed frequently. Smaller areas are covered too: the AVENE Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm 10ML is a pocket-sized stick for lips exposed to wind or dryness.

Xeracalm Nutrition, on the other hand, is a body-and-cleansing range for skin that feels very dry or reactive to begin with. The AVENE Xeracalm Nutrition Cleansing Gel 500ML and the Xeracalm Nutrition Shower Cream 500ml are made to cleanse without the tight, stripped feeling some soaps leave behind, while the Xeracalm Moisturizing Lotion 200ML and Xeracalm Moisturizing Balm 200ML follow up with richer, nourishing textures — the balm suits the driest areas, the lotion spreads more easily over larger surfaces. For a bath or shower oil format, the Xeracalm AD Cleansing Oil 1L is a bigger household size.

Building a routine within this category

Start with cleansing: pick either the Xeracalm gel or shower cream depending on whether you prefer a gel or cream texture, or the 1L cleansing oil if you want a larger, longer-lasting bottle for the whole household. Follow with a Cicalfate cream on the face or hands where you want a repairing, protective feel, or a Xeracalm lotion or balm on the body where nourishment is the priority. If you want two of the bestselling Cicalfate creams together, the bundle options in this collection pair a full-size cream with a free companion product, which is a practical way to stock both a face and a hand formula at once. For the rest of your Avene routine, browse the full AVENE range, check Avene Sunscreen for daily SPF, or explore Body Care Products and Moisturizer for complementary formats. Always check the product label for full ingredient details, and speak with a pharmacist if you're unsure which texture or format suits your skin.