Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Restorative Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Avene
Updated November 10, 2026
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol calms rosacea flushing and stinging; lightweight barrier support.
What the community says
A lightweight serum pairing 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol with panthenol, glycerin, and betaine for reactive, flushing-prone skin. It layers neatly under moisturizer and helps take the sting out, but people with acne or very dry skin report breakouts or insufficient moisture.
What this means for you
What people love
- 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol for flushing and sting relief
- Lightweight, fast-absorbing texture without heavy occlusion
- Layers well under moisturizer during barrier repair
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Full ingredient list · 17
Avene Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Restorative Serum ingredients
Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua), Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Octyldodecanol, Pantolactone, Betaine, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Citrate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Water (Aqua), Xanthan Gum
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 79 mentions across 20 threads
Avene Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Restorative Serum on Reddit, in one place — 20 threads from r/tretinoin, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more, summarized.
“I have found Avene Cicalfate + skin repair serum (the serum in the glass bottle not the cream in the tube), to be a life saver.”
Positive
“It soothes irritation and repairs the skin barrier.”
Positive
“Absolute life saver.”
Positive
“I really love Avene Cicalfate Intensive Skin Restorative Serum (the green bottle).”
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“It’s very gentle”
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“especially great for when I use something stronger like a salicylic acid toner”
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“Avène Cicalfate+ Intensive Restorative Serum”
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“PM - B:”
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“On my off nights I focus on barrier strengthening and repair.”
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“Please make sure to get the Avene Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Recovery Serum and use it generously. It really works.”
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“The thing that saved me almost immediately after I started using it is the avene cicalfate serum.”
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“Once I added it in things really clicked.”
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“This is only think I used on face until it recovered.”
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“Avene Cicalfate+ Intensive Restorative Serum”
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“I’ve had no issues with them and have used them for a while now.”
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“use the Cicalfate serum 2 times a day and also anytime you need to top up moisture”
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590 mentions
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“I’m obsessed with Avene Cicalfate+ serum and moisturizer. I SLATHER it on at night.”
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“I would consider adding in Avene’s Cicalfate+ Intense Restorative Serum plus Avene Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream”
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