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Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Skin Barrier Face Cream

$25.99

Size1.3 fl oz

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About this item

Highlights

  • A rich, nourishing skin barrier cream infused with postbiotic restorative ingredients, helps protect skin from external aggressors while maintaining proper hydration. Suitable for every skin-SOS.
  • Clinically proven to accelerate the skin recovery process by 4X. *Footnote: Evaluation of visible reduction in appearance of skin treated with Cicalfate+ vs. non-treated skin.
  • Can be used as a daily moisturizer, helps restore burns, sunburns, cuts, scrapes, stitches, bug bites, perioral and diaper areas, and soothes skin prone to visible redness or dryness.
  • Accepted by the National Eczema Association.
  • Formulated to minimize risk of allergic reactions. Fragrance-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free, silicone-free. Non-comedogenic.
  • Packaging contains compostable elements.

Description

Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream is suitable for skin that's compromised (ie. sensitive, dry or damaged), and is safe for infants, children and adults. Powered by a unique postbiotic ingredient, C+-Restore™, this multi-purpose moisturizer is clinically proven to accelerate the skin recovery process, and reduces skin discomfort by -80% within 48 hours*. *Self-scoring under dermatological, pediatric, gynecological control on 88 subjects, 2 applications per day for 22 days.

Powered by Key Ingredients:
C+-Restore™: A postbiotic restorative ingredient, rich in proteins to help restore the skin barrier.
Copper-Zinc Sulfate Complex: Helps promote and maintain a healthy skin environment for optimal recovery.
Avène Thermal Spring Water: Is clinically shown by 150+ studies to soothe, soften and calm the skin.

How To Use:
Apply twice a day to clean, dry skin or to affected areas.
Scent: Unscented
Health Facts: Gluten-Free, Sulfate-Free, Shea Butter-Free, Phthalate-Free, Aluminum-Free, Water-Based, Oxybenzone-Free, Hypoallergenic, Formaldehyde Donor-Free, Alcohol-Free, Animal By-Product-Free, DMDM Hydantoin-Free, Dye-Free, Lanolin-Free, No Fragrance Added, Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Free, Octinoxate-Free, Contains Squalene, Triclosan-Free, Paraben-Free, Made Without Parabens, Contains Antioxidants, Formaldehyde-Free, Non-Toxic, Noncomedogenic, PABA-Free, Steroid-Free, Hydroquinone-Free, Soap-Free, Petroleum-Free, Alkaline-Free, Artificial Color-Free, Artificial Fragrance-Free, Bha-Free (Butylated Hydroxyanisole), Fluoride-Free, Ethyl Alcohol-Free, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate-Free, Nut Oil and Extract-Free, Palm Oil-Free, Silicone-Free, Talcum-Free, Butylparaben-Free
Product Warning: Eye irritant
Product Form: Cream
Primary Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide
Package Quantity: 1
Beauty Purpose: Soothing, Nourishing, Damage Repair, Sensitive Skin, Deep Hydration, Moisturizing
Recommended Skin Type: Dry, Sensitive, Very Dry, Extra Sensitive, Combination, Normal
Net weight: 1.3 fl oz (US)
SPF: 0
Features: Dermatologist Tested, Dermatologist Recommended, Moisturizing
TCIN: 89658737
UPC: 3282770204667
Item Number (DPCI): 037-14-4195
Origin: Imported
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Ingredients:

avene thermal spring water (avene aqua), caprylic/capric triglyceride, mineral oil (paraffinum liquidum), glycerin, hydrogenated vegetable oil zinc oxide, propylene glycol polyglyceryl-2 sesquiisostearate, peg-22/dodecyl glycol copolymer, aluminum stearate, aquaphilus dolomiae ferment filtrate, arginine, beeswax (cera alba), copper sulfate, magnesium stearate, magnesium sulfate, microcrystalline wax (cera microcristallina), tromethamine, zinc sulfate.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 5.66 inches length x 1.61 inches width x 1.25 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.14 pounds

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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Was the formula changed? The tube I received was chunky, blue, and separated. It wouldn’t mix. I returned and was sent a new tube- this tube was also the same. I won’t be purchasing again. A waste of money for what used to be an amazing product.

submitted by Anonymousbuyer - 11 months ago
  • A: This happened to me also, I returned to store. Will not purchase again from Target

    submitted byTuria - 4 months ago
  • A: It separates when it is too cold, if I get this shipped during the winter it does this. It actually says on the product do not expose the product to temperatures below 5°C or 41°F . So in colder months I just buy it at the store and it has been fine for me.

    submitted byfreypod - 23 days ago
  • A: HelloI We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Skin Barrier Face Cream - 1.3 fl oz @ Target. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include TGT25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team

    submitted byPierre Fabre - 11 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this cruelty free?

submitted by Susan - 2 years ago
  • A: Avène is owned by a parent company that tests on animals. The parent company is Pierre Fabre, and this is not a cruelty-free company.

    submitted bySee Spot run - 1 year ago
  • A: Although Avène does not test its finished products on animals, it nevertheless pays others to test its products on animals where required by law. This means that Avene is not cruelty-free.

    submitted bySee Spot run - 1 year ago
  • A: Hello Susan, Avène does not test on animals, and we do not ask others to test on our behalf, except where required by law. Avène works with industry and other partners for the purpose of the common goal to eliminate animal testing globally and is committed to the development and acceptance of alternative methods. If you would like to speak to our customer care team, please email us at info@aveneusa.com. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team

    submitted byPierre Fabre - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: The product is leaking blue liquid. Is this normal?I tried mixing and it’s leaking

submitted by Nesting - 28 days ago
  • A: Hello Nesting! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Skin Barrier Face Cream @ Target. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include AVUSA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team

    submitted byPierre Fabre - 27 days ago
    Brand expert

Q: Why is there so much liquid in this?

submitted by Cattleya17 - 7 months ago
  • A: Hello Cattleya17! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Skin Barrier Face Cream @ Target. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include AVUSA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team

    submitted byPierre Fabre - 7 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can this help wrinkles if you put it under your eyes at bedtime?

submitted by Michelle - 11 months ago
  • A: Hello Michelle, The Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Skin Barrier Face Cream is not meant for assisting with wrinkles. It has the following benefits: -Multi-purpose skin barrier cream with up to 45 uses. Ideal to use as a daily moisturizer or to soothe sensitive skin prone to visible redness or dryness, minor cuts & scrapes, perioral area, cracked or chapped skin, diaper area, after sun exposure and more. -Helps restore and promote an optimal environment for skin recovery. -Helps maintain proper hydration levels for skin restoration. -Safe and gentle for infants, children, and adults, Cicalfate+ is the perfect choice for the whole family. To assist with fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area please look in Target for our Hylauron B3 Triple Action Eye Cream or our Retrinal Eye Cream. Thank you, Avene Customer Care

    submitted byPierre Fabre - 9 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: When opened for the first time, is it normal for there to be liquid separated from the cream? The one I received had about a teaspoon of liquid coming out of the tube before the actual cream.

submitted by sr - 1 year ago
  • A: Hello! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream, 1.3 OZ @ Target. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include TGTQA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team

    submitted byPierre Fabre - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

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Guests are saying

This product has garnered a mix of enthusiastic praise and some concerns regarding its consistency. Many guests appreciate its effectiveness in soothing various skin conditions, including eczema and rosacea, while others have reported issues with the product being overly watery or separated upon opening. Despite these concerns, the cream is celebrated for its moisturizing properties and ability to heal irritated skin, making it a staple for many in their skincare routines.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.1 out of 5 stars with 1570 reviews
    effectiveness: 2.39 out of 5
    quality: 2.22 out of 5
    value: 2.23 out of 5
    26% would recommend
    73 recommendations
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    12 January, 2026Verified purchase

    Made my skin more flaky

    Super disappointed in this product. To start it arrived with liquid separating from the rest of the product. When you squeeze it out the liquid goes everywhere and makes a mess. So many people tout this is great for dry skin but I disagree. It made it worse.
    FallLover
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    11 January, 2026Verified purchase

    Clumpy watery mess

    Why is this separated? I have two purchased two of them now and it squirts out water and clumpy liquid. Did Target get a bad batch?
    LLW
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    10 January, 2026
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    Best cream

    The best moisturizer ever please don’t ever change the formulation!
    Ulyana
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    1 out of 5 stars
    8 January, 2026
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    a liquid mess

    Like many others have expressed in the comments, my cream was completely liquified. Shaking the tube sounded like a water bottle. It's the first time I've experienced this. Maybe it was a bad batch?
    1 reply from Avene Customer Care team - 3 days ago
    Hello! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include AVUSA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team
    a.antz
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    8 January, 2026Verified purchase

    Wasted money--do not purchase

    Super watery. I purchased a smaller size from another store until this larger size shipped from Target. The tube from the other store is what you'd expect--a cream. Lotion. Sort of comes out like soft toothpaste. This one sounds like a liquid, not a cream, when you shake it. It comes out like water shooting out of a container of mustard--only shaking it doesn't help at all. The water doesn't mix back into it. Not sure if this was so old it separated permantly or if someone used some of it and added water back in to fill up the tube before returning it. But this stuff is too expensive to buy just for it to be useless. I wish I'd shaken it before I'd opened it (and yes, there was a silver safety seal on the end, which was incredibly hard to remove...so...new? Or glued back on?)
    1 reply from Pierre Fabre team - 3 days ago
    Hello Oof ! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Skin Barrier Face Cream for Sensitive Skin - 3.3fl oz @ Target . We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include AVUSA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team
    Oof
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    6 January, 2026
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    Not consistent product

    I had ordered this product from another website and loved it. Wanted a larger version so ordered from the company. Very dissapointing. I just opened this cream and it had separated terribly. I tried to shake and mix together but I believe its bad.
    1 reply from Avene Customer Care team - 3 days ago
    Hello! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include AVUSA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team
    CWyatt
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    1 out of 5 stars
    6 January, 2026
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    Defective product

    I had high hopes for this product due to all the rave reviews on the internet. Unfortunately, all I got is a tube of blue liquid mixed with some white gooey substance. The liquid gushed out of the tube made a mess on my vanity and no matter how hard I shook the tube, whatever inside the tube didn’t mix to create the white cream I thought I would get from this product. Total disappointment.
    1 reply from Avene Customer Care team - 3 days ago
    Hello! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include AVUSA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team
    Luv Megan 2025
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    6 January, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    I was looking forward to using this product and am disappointed that what should be a cream came out as straight liquid.
    1 reply from Pierre Fabre team - 3 days ago
    Hello ! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our AAvene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Skin Barrier Face Cream @ Target . We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include AVUSA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team
    Patricia
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    5 January, 2026
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    Love it for myself and my patients

    As a Derm provider I really love this product for myself and patients (as long as there isn’t a prop glycol allergy). It is a great emollient that acts as a barrier cream while having zinc oxide to help soothe inflammatory conditions. I recommend this product to my patients with rosacea, eczema and other inflammatory conditions (of course ask your Derm first). I also like to use it personally at night, applied thicker almost as a mask. By morning my skin barrier feels totally repaired!
    Derm NP
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    3 out of 5 stars
    5 January, 2026
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    defective bottle

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve used this for a long time but this specific one is making me break out so much. i’m so upset. my skin barrier is ruined
    mahlooshu
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    1 out of 5 stars
    3 January, 2026
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    Blue liquid?

    I was excited to try this, got it today. I opened the tube and a bunch of blue liquid gushed out. I tried shaking really vigorously several times, it never came together. Completely unuseable and made a mess all over my counter. Disappointing.
    1 reply from Avene Customer Care team - 8 days ago
    Hello! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include AVUSA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team
    ElizabethB123
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    1 out of 5 stars
    2 January, 2026
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    Miss the old avene

    Horrible quality, product was split. Quality of this brand used to be so good, it’s so sad to see it go downhill so much.
    1 reply from Avene Customer Care team - 8 days ago
    Hello! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include AVUSA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team
    laura12
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    2 out of 5 stars
    2 January, 2026
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    Great when the weather is warm

    Cicalfate is a great product when it’s not cold, which is when I need it most. It separates in cold weather which makes it a watered down cream not as easy to apply.
    1 reply from Avene Customer Care team - 8 days ago
    Hello! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include AVUSA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team
    Els Sandberg
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    5 out of 5 stars
    1 January, 2026
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    Good

    I use this product on my face and body. Works well.
    Hayley B
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    1 out of 5 stars
    31 December, 2025Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    I just recieved this item in the mail, and it was a straight watery consistency. I kept shaking it but it wasn't mixing to the ideal consistency, so i'm kinda disappointed after hearing good things about this product.
    1 reply from Pierre Fabre team - 8 days ago
    Hello ! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Skin Barrier Face Cream @ Target. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include AVUSA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team
    Aria
    quality: 2 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    31 December, 2025
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    Excellent product.

    As an acne prone woman in her late 30s with combination skin and a history of allergic reactions, this cream has been a God send. In combination with the cicalfate serum, it's restored my skin barrier. I haven't had skin this smooth in almost 20 years.
    Dayo
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    1 out of 5 stars
    31 December, 2025
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    (no review title)

    It’s just liquid! You can see there’s some sort of solid in the tube but only clear liquid comes out. I tried shaking and squeezing the tube but it didn’t help. Disappointed
    1 reply from Avene Customer Care team - 12 days ago
    Hello! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include AVUSA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team
    Just clear liquid
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    5 out of 5 stars
    30 December, 2025
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    My sensitive skin thanks you

    So creamy, perfect for winter. My dermatologist recommended it and I love it. I don’t need a neck cream and a chest cream and an under eye serum and all that stuff. I have extremely sensitive skin and I’m very sensitive to smell smells and this is perfect for me.
    Naomi
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    5 out of 5 stars
    30 December, 2025
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    Great for chapped lips too.

    The best! I have dry and sensitive skin with occasional rosacea. This cream calms everything down.
    Mission Girl
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    2 out of 5 stars
    29 December, 2025
    originally posted on Avene USA
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    Questionable non-comedogenic and sensitive skin pr

    Appreciate the thickness… felt luxurious (thankfully didn’t have the watery issue many have reported). However, this has caused an acne like rash, in areas I have never had acne (upper cheeks), and I haven’t had acne in over 15 years! Bought this to be hydrating for aging skin. Does not seem non-comedogenic or for sensitive skin as I didn’t have acne or particular sensitive skin until using this.
    1 reply from Avene Customer Care team - 14 days ago
    Hello! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please email our customer care team at info@aveneusa.com so we can assist you further. Be sure to include AVUSA25 in the subject line of your email. Kind Regards, The Avène Customer Care Team
    Neha Bama
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