Tolerance

moisturizer · 50 ml · Skincare

Avène Tolerance is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 12-ingredient list, with glycerin, squalane and petrolatum. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Contains silicones
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Tolerance

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Squalane
A light, skin-compatible emollient.
Petrolatum
The most effective occlusive for locking in moisture.

Full ingredient list, decoded

12 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)
2Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum)Mineral oil is a clear, odorless oil refined from petroleum. It is used mainly to lock…Mineral oil & petrolatum
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
5SqualaneSqualane is a light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps it hold moisture.…
6CyclopentasiloxaneA lightweight silicone that helps products spread smoothly and then evaporates, leaving…Silicones
7CyclohexasiloxaneSilicones
8SerineSerine is an amino acid, a small building block of proteins, that helps attract and…
9CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
10Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
11TriethanolamineTriethanolamine is a clear, thick, slightly alkaline liquid used mainly to adjust a…
12Water (Aqua)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3282779348850, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	Contains	Cyclopentasiloxane (#6), Cyclohexasiloxane (#7)
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	Contains	Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) (#2)
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Avène Tolerance fragrance-free?

Yes. Avène Tolerance lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Avène Tolerance contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Avène Tolerance good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Squalane and Petrolatum.