SPONSORED FEATURE French pharmacy brands have never been more popular; we seem to crave not only their continental charm, but their knowledge and unrivaled understanding of the way skin behaves. Eau Thermale Avène has gradually become one of those brands with almost cult-like status amongst their dedicated consumers, as word of mouth recommendations help to spread the message that this is a company that really knows skin. Their newly launched Tolérance EXTRÊME range encapsulates that completely, as each of the four products (including a cleansing lotion, mask, emulsion and cream) contain only seven individual ingredients. We're so used to seeing hugely long lists of twenty to fifty ingredients in any one product, so this concept is really quite revolutionary; they've managed to cut out any unnecessary irritants (thanks to the sterile cap that removes the need for preservatives) and focus on the elements that will genuinely benefit the skin. You can read my original feature here, which gives you more information on the technology and individual ingredients that make up each of the four skincare saviours, but I've been putting them to the test over the last month or so to see how I got on when taking my routine back to basics. So, what are my thoughts"
The hero of the entire range for me is the Avène Tolérance EXTRÊME Emulsion (£13.50). This lightweight cream has been specifically designed for all skin types and all levels of sensitivity, but it's a great ...