Avène Canada

Soothing skincare for sensitive and reactive skin powered by Avene Thermal Spring Water.

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About Avène

Eau Thermale Avene is a French dermatological skincare brand built around the naturally gentle Avene Thermal Spring Water sourced in the Cevennes region of southern France. Created for sensitive and reactive skin, its formulas are developed with dermatologists and emphasize high tolerance, with many products that are fragrance free, paraben free, and suitable for delicate or compromised skin. The range spans gentle cleansers, moisturizers, sun care, and targeted products for concerns such as the look of redness, dryness, and sensitivity.

  • Founded: The skincare brand Eau Thermale Avene was launched in 1990, though its origins trace back to the Avene thermal spa, whose first thermal pool was built in 1743. The modern brand was developed by Laboratoires Pierre Fabre, the company founded in 1962 by French pharmacist Pierre Fabre, after Pierre Fabre acquired the Avene thermal spa in 1975.
  • Origin: France
  • Owned by: Laboratoires Pierre Fabre, a French pharmaceutical and dermocosmetics group headquartered in Castres, France. Pierre Fabre is majority owned (about 86 percent, precisely 86.3 percent) by the public interest Pierre Fabre Foundation, with most of the remainder held by employees (about 9.5 percent) through a stock ownership plan and the rest as treasury shares.
  • Known for: Soothing skincare for sensitive and reactive skin powered by Avene Thermal Spring Water.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Avene?

Avene is owned by Laboratoires Pierre Fabre, a French pharmaceutical and dermocosmetics group based in Castres, France. Pierre Fabre is roughly 86 percent owned by the public interest Pierre Fabre Foundation, with the rest held by employees through a stock ownership plan.

What country is Avene from?

Avene is from France. The brand is named after the village of Avene in the Haut Languedoc region of southern France, where its thermal spring water is sourced, and parent company Pierre Fabre manufactures the vast majority of its products in France.

Why is Avene expensive?

Avene products carry a premium price largely because of the brand's specialized production methods. The Thermal Spring Water is bottled at the source in a sterile unit and sealed in patented hermetic packaging that keeps formulas preservative free, and the brand backs its products with extensive clinical and dermatological research, all of which add to the cost.

What is Avene known for?

Avene is best known for its Thermal Spring Water and its dermatologist developed skincare for sensitive, reactive, and intolerant skin. Hero products include the Thermal Spring Water spray, Cicalfate repair cream, Tolerance line, and its high protection sun care.

Is Avene cruelty free?

No, Avene is not certified cruelty free. While the brand states it does not test finished products on animals in Europe, it sells in markets such as mainland China where animal testing can be required by local regulations, so it is not considered cruelty free by organizations like Leaping Bunny or PETA.

Is Avene sold in Canada?

Yes. Avene is widely available in Canada through pharmacies and skincare retailers, and Belle Skin carries Avene as part of its curated medical grade skincare range with shipping across Canada.