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Eau Thermale Avène review and giveaway

Eau Thermale Avène is a unique French skincare brand dedicated to each level of skin sensitivity; from sensitive, intolerant to allergic.  Each product contains the Avène Thermal Spring Water, a unique ingredient whose properties have been endorsed by dermatologists over the years.

The range includes really gentle body care products suitable for both mum and baby, and even for use on eczema-prone skin. My 8 month old has really sensitive skin so I was interested in trying out the range. We’ve been using a couple of the products over the last few weeks and found the Avène Cold Cream Cleansing Bar and the TriXera, which is an emollient cream, has left her skin lovely and soft. The Thermal Water Spray has many uses but we found it great on mild nappy rash and also on sunburn.

Giveaway

I have one set of Avène products worth £35 to giveaway to a reader of the gingerbread house. The set includes the Avène Cold Cream Cleansing Bar, Water Spray and TriXera, along with an Avène branded baby towel and are products in the range suitable for mum and baby and also gentle enough to be used on eczema. Four lucky runners up can receive a Water Spray and towel.

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  • Ali Thorpe
    August 6, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    My top tip is to use moisturiser or day cream with an SPF, even if you tan easily and even if you are young. You will be giving your skin the best long-term care there is.

  • tracy nixon
    August 6, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    Take your make up properly every night! And moisturise daily and before bed x

  • ashleigh
    August 6, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    drink lots of water

  • emma cella
    August 6, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    moisturise daily and before bed

  • Carolin
    August 6, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    Lots of water and sun protection

  • Christina Marriott
    August 6, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    Moisturise!! I use Nivea Soft and have done for years 🙂

  • esther james
    August 7, 2012 at 6:43 am

    scrub regularly

  • Gillian Holmes
    August 7, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Always use a gentle cream facial wash.

  • Karen Barrett
    August 7, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    I always make sure I take my make up off at bedtime and I drink plenty of water during the day.

  • Jean Bolsover
    August 7, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Always remove you make-up before going to bed.

  • Denice
    August 7, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    Always splash your face with cool water after washing.

  • Becca T
    August 7, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    A facial scrub twice a week to remove dullness

  • Angie
    August 7, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    moisturise daily & drink plenty of water

  • maureen findley
    August 7, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    drink plenty of water

  • Christina Field
    August 7, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Always remove your make-up at night,no matter how tired you are.

  • Suzanne Cooke
    August 7, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    Drink plenty of water and smile lots.

  • Danielle
    August 7, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Always remove your makeup properly every night, no matter how tired you are.

  • cherylann2461@hotmail.com
    August 7, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    Drink loads of water and always take makeup off at night

  • claire
    August 7, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Argan oil is fab.

  • Catherine Whitaker
    August 7, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    I always drink water (no caffeine) and make sure I cleanse and moisturize morning and evening. Regular face masks make my skin feel lovely 🙂

  • Geraldine Roe
    August 7, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    always wear SPF 15, even in winter!

  • becky
    August 7, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    Clease, tone, moisturise!

  • Paul Green
    August 7, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    Always use a gentle cream facial wash.

  • hayley
    August 7, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    daily moisturiser x

  • Dee Johnson
    August 7, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    Always cleanse, tone and moisturise morning and night plus drink lots of water through the day

  • Nicola Shipley
    August 7, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    Cleanse, tone, moisturise religiously!

  • Lyn Bosomworth
    August 7, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    drink lots of water

  • Heather Haigh
    August 7, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    Plenty of sleep, good food, and water.

  • claire nutman
    August 7, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Face pack once a month and plenty of smiling and drinking water.

  • Paul Martin
    August 7, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    drink pleanty of water

  • angela sandhu
    August 7, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    moisturise morning and night and try not to wear make up everyday to let your skin breathe

  • hayley acton
    August 7, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    use moisturiser daily and vaseline on lips

  • Rebecca Welch
    August 7, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    My top tip(s): moisturise daily, exfoliate once or twice a week (don’t overdo it or you’ll harm your skin), and remove any makeup at the end of the day. 🙂

  • Carolin
    August 7, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    drinking lots of water and cleansing twice a day.

  • Jo Jones
    August 7, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    Cleanse, tone and moisturise daily

  • Camilla Y
    August 7, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    ALWAYS take your makeup off before bed!

  • suereaney@snorkerz.com
    August 8, 2012 at 12:03 am

    Always moisturise! You don’t have to spend hundreds of ££s on moisturiser, either. I find just a bit of Nivea, Ponds, or Simple will work brilliantly.

  • Lyndsay Spencer
    August 8, 2012 at 12:04 am

    Drink plenty of water!

  • Phil Darling
    August 8, 2012 at 6:26 am

    Moisturise, Moisturise, Moisturise

  • j.mapp@sky.com
    August 8, 2012 at 6:49 am

    Always sleep with your face up. If you sleep on your side, your face wrinkles and these can be permanent over time

  • claire fawkner
    August 8, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Drink lots of water and eat lots of fruit!

  • claire grigg
    August 8, 2012 at 8:10 am

    drink lots of water

  • Winnie
    August 8, 2012 at 8:10 am

    stop worrying about little things, have fun and drink loads

  • Kelly Koya
    August 8, 2012 at 8:14 am

    Boring, but drinking water is def the way to go!

    I agree with J.mapp though too, I’m a side sleeper and I’ve noticed lines that aren’t disappearing as quickly when I wak up in the morning

  • Stephanie Tsang
    August 8, 2012 at 8:40 am

    Drink plenty of water and moisturise daily.

  • Jenny
    August 8, 2012 at 9:03 am

    Drink a lot of water to keep your skin hydrated, and stay out of the sun, to stop it from getting dehydrated!

  • Tania M.
    August 8, 2012 at 9:04 am

    Always remain hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and always apply sun screen when going out in good weather.

  • SARAH LAMBERT
    August 8, 2012 at 9:05 am

    I never use soap on my face as it can dry your skin and block your pours up. I always make sure i cleanse,Tone and moisturise daily 🙂 Xx

  • andrea miles
    August 8, 2012 at 9:54 am

    always use an spf when going out – not just when it’s sunny

  • Karen S
    August 8, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Good food, lots of sleep and water and chill out

  • lana leman
    August 8, 2012 at 10:30 am

    drinking 2l of water

  • Roseanne
    August 8, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Keep out of the sun.

  • ClairejB
    August 8, 2012 at 10:41 am

    My top tips for looking after your skin are use sun-cream, stay hydrated, use a good moisturiser and cleanser, eat your 5 a day and ALWAYS take your make-up off before you go to sleep!

  • Sarah Flanagan
    August 8, 2012 at 11:23 am

    I moisturise every day with Body Shop carrot cream and make sure I remove all of my make up every night. I don’t wear heavy make up.

  • edith howdill
    August 8, 2012 at 11:24 am

    Stay out of the sun and use white petroleum jelly as a night cream.

  • Allan Smith
    August 8, 2012 at 11:52 am

    water, water and more water.

  • Clare Wilson
    August 8, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    Massage to improve circulation

  • Nellie Coleddells
    August 8, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Never go to bed without thoroughly cleansing and moisturising.

  • Andy D
    August 8, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    Keep Hydrated

  • Hilda Hazel Wright
    August 8, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I use a good SPF in the summer and a good moisturiser if I’m out hill walking in the winter!

  • Jane Townson
    August 8, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Drink lots of water.

  • Julie Davies
    August 8, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    Always keep your face out of the sun

  • Sandy Ferguson
    August 8, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    For me its simple, never sleep in make up and moisturise!

  • Katrina Day-Reilly
    August 8, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    moisturise everyday and drink plenty of water

  • Lynsey Buchanan
    August 9, 2012 at 12:54 am

    clean & moisturise daily and drink plenty of water

  • helen rhoads
    August 9, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    lots of water and suncream

  • Alison Bruce
    August 9, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Drink plenty of water and moisturise night and morning.

  • kelly
    August 9, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Always use high sun protection on your face 🙂

  • victoriab
    August 9, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    don’t use sunbeds. you will look old beyond your years.

  • Rhydian P
    August 9, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    mosturise before bed

  • Diana Cotter
    August 9, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Don’t forget the tops of your hands when you moisturise and try to use SPF cream on your hands and on the little V that’s exposed at the neck.

  • amanda egglestone
    August 9, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Always wear sun cream

  • Lorna Totton
    August 10, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Never go to bed without removing all my make-up. Also drink plenty of water.

  • Julie Picton
    August 10, 2012 at 10:21 am

    Drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep

  • Gemma Mills / Chamberlain
    August 10, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Exfoliate!!!! Everyday using a mild cleanser. Follow up with a good SPF cream under your makeup. Use facial tanners if you want a bronzed look – protect it from the sun at all costs.

  • Maya Russell
    August 10, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    Always use a moisturiser.

  • Isabelle Smith
    August 10, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Steam your face x

  • Nikki Thomas
    August 10, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Drink water, eat nuts and keep out of the sun x

  • Rachel Wallace
    August 10, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    Never go to bed with make up on.

  • Solange
    August 10, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    Drink lots of water

  • debwh142@aol.com
    August 11, 2012 at 7:43 am

    Lots of moisturiser with an SP factor

  • shell
    August 11, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    Moisturise daily

  • Susannah Glover
    August 11, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    Wear Sunscreen everyday

  • corriecat@live.co.uk
    August 11, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    My top tip is to make sure you cleanse, tone and moisture your skin morning and night and you will stay young and beautiful – plenty of sleep / eating a healthy diet is definately a must too 🙂

  • Corinne Faulkner
    August 11, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    My top tip is to make sure you cleanse, tone and moisture your skin morning and night and you will stay young and beautiful – plenty of sleep / eating a healthy diet is definately a must too

  • Clare H
    August 11, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    Drink lots of water

  • cheryl lovell
    August 11, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    Wear a good quality moisturiser every day

  • Emma Jackson
    August 11, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    Just drink plenty of water and wear suncream to protect you from the sun

  • Molly Louise
    August 12, 2012 at 1:04 am

    Stay happy and don’t get stressed – go with the flow and enjoy each moment, that is the best tip for healthy skin (and soul!)

  • alexlukeshelby@hotmail.co.uk
    August 12, 2012 at 10:23 am

    Drink loads of water and moisturise

  • Deb Henderson
    August 12, 2012 at 10:50 am

    Drink plenty of water & Moisturise!!

  • Jaci
    August 12, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Moisturiser, and lots of it!!

  • Heather Walsh
    August 12, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Always use a moisturiser with SPF

  • Paula Phillips
    August 12, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Drink plenty of water and moisturise every day.

  • kerry Locke
    August 12, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Make sure you keep hydrated – drink lots of water and you’ll find your skin looking fresher and cleaner than before ..

  • tamalyn roberts
    August 12, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    wear minimal makeup, let the fresh air get to your skin – its kept me looking young!

  • Gemma Clark
    August 12, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    moisturise and drink plenty of water 🙂

  • jenna rothen
    August 12, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    drink lots of water

  • Hazel Rush
    August 12, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    Get plenty of sunshine!

  • ann weir
    August 12, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    drink water not alcohol 🙂

  • Hayley Kinnaird
    August 12, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    Drinking plenty of water is very good for your skin 🙂 xx

  • Lesley Bain
    August 12, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    Drink plenty of water and always use a moisturiser with an age appropriate SPF when exposing your skin to daylight.

  • Lorna Peppiatt
    August 12, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    I wear very little makeup, prefer the natural look, I don’t use soap or other products on my face, just cleanse and moisturize twice daily, and drink plenty of water

  • Alison
    August 13, 2012 at 6:12 am

    Always cleanse and apply moisturiser daily, it will pay off

  • Jackie ONeill
    August 13, 2012 at 8:19 am

    Always use a daily moisturiser with at least SPF15!

  • kayleigh bates
    August 13, 2012 at 8:36 am

    Drink plenty of water

  • Maria Jane Knight
    August 13, 2012 at 10:04 am

    Sleep no more than 8 hours,no less than 6 hours and drink plenty of water through-out the day to keep skin supple and hydrated.

  • Courtney
    August 13, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Always wear SPF! Avene’s hydrance light of course! c.childs@live.co.uk xx

  • Claire Trevor
    August 13, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Cleanse, tone and moisturise daily:)

  • Catherine Miller
    August 13, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Regular cleansing

  • toniquandt@googlemail.com
    August 13, 2012 at 10:38 am

    moisturise moisturise moisturise

  • Christine Clarke
    August 13, 2012 at 10:54 am

    drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep

  • Susie M
    August 13, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    Always use a moisturiser or sunscreen with a decent SPF – I’m sure that has helped my skin.

  • Nicole
    August 13, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    I make my own Vitamin C serum which I use daily!

  • Leigh Larkin
    August 13, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Never go to bed with make-up on. No matter how tired you are!

  • nadia alex
    August 13, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    My top tip is to exfoliate and moisturise every day

  • Nikki White
    August 13, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    My top tip for skin is to exfoliate and moisturise everyday xx

  • Carolina J.
    August 13, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Use day and night cream every day, no matter how tired you might feel.

  • alison culverhouse
    August 13, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    When I shave my legs I use hair conditioner to do it as I find it leaves my legs smooth, soft and not at all irritated afterwards

  • Kim Carberry
    August 13, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    Drink lots of water 😀

  • Sarah Redfern
    August 13, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Drink up to 2litres of water everyday.

  • AP
    August 13, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Lots of moisturiser

  • Rachel Blackburn
    August 13, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    cleanse, tone and moisturise twice a day! no exceptions!

  • kayleigh dudley
    August 13, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    really nice giveaway, great page

  • kayleigh dudley
    August 13, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    i have normal skin, i dont follow a religious skincare regime, so can only put it down to hardly drinking alcohol, and drinking water daily?!

  • Alison
    August 13, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise twice a day! Remember to take of make up to before bed!

  • Helen Keene
    August 13, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    Use a cleanser with an exfoliating pad / scrub to take away dead skin cells

  • Erica Price
    August 13, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Moisturise after bath and shower.

  • Georgie Aronin
    August 13, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Make sure you use a facial scrub twice a week to unblock pores.

  • Jennifer Turnbull
    August 13, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    I always remove my make up at night and moisturize morning and night. I use facial scrub every week and always use a sunscreen all year round.

  • Helen Porter
    August 13, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    drink plenty of water and get plenty of sleep!

  • JUDITH LUSCOMBE
    August 13, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    Moisturise your face well at night, drink plenty of water and wear a high factor sun cream out in the sun

  • Cath
    August 13, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    My top tip is to drink plenty of water and always remove your make up before bed

  • jennie
    August 13, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    no makeup!

  • ozma83
    August 13, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    Always moisturise, and don’t eat fast food!!

  • cher1977@hotmail.co.uk
    August 13, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    put perfume on spots to dry spots out!!

  • Vidhya ramasubramaniam
    August 13, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    Drink lots of water and wash face before going to bed

  • Claire Butler
    August 13, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    always take off make up at night

  • Deborah Bird
    August 14, 2012 at 12:08 am

    Moisturise daily, and use one with spf 15 in if possible x

  • Jen Boucher
    August 14, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Moisturise daily using a moisturiser with SPF and drink plenty of water.

  • Angie Hoggett
    August 14, 2012 at 12:56 am

    exfoliate and use a mask at least once a week

  • Dee
    August 14, 2012 at 2:16 am

    ALWAYS wash make-up off before going to bed, no matter how tired you are.