{"id":67817,"date":"2025-12-05T15:02:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T14:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/produits\/non%20class\u00e9\/cicalfate-serum-restaurateur-intense\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T19:57:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:57:26","slug":"cicalfate-intense-restorative-serum","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/products\/avene\/cicalfate-intense-restorative-serum\/","title":{"rendered":"Cicalfate+ Intense Restorative Serum"},"content":{"rendered":"

AQUA<\/a>, GLYCERIN<\/a>, PENTYLENE GLYCOL<\/a>, PROPANEDIOL<\/a>, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL<\/a>, PANTHENOL<\/a> (Pro-vitamin B5), 4-T-BUTYL CYCLOHEXANOL<\/a>, OCTYLDODECANOL<\/a>, PANTOLACTONE<\/a>, BETAINE<\/a> (Sugar), CITRIC ACID<\/a>, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE\/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER<\/a>, POLYSORBATE 60<\/a> (Nonionic surfactant), SODIUM CITRATE<\/a>, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE<\/a>, AQUA<\/a>, XANTHAN GUM<\/a><\/p>\n

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target<\/h2>\n

Visit Cicalfate+ Intense Restorative Serum<\/strong> d\u2019Av\u00e8ne is primarily intended for fragile, irritated skin or skin undergoing repair (post-dermatological procedures, intense dryness, redness, discomfort). My analysis of the formulation reveals the brand's clear desire to provide a rapid response to the loss of skin barrier integrity, while minimizing the risk of intolerance. This serum is part of a repairing, soothing, and moisturizing skincare approach, suitable for sensitive or damaged skin.<\/p>\n

Formula Analysis: Key Assets<\/h2>\n

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula:<\/p>\n

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  • Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5)<\/strong> : known for its restorative and soothing properties, it promotes cell regeneration and calms irritation.<\/li>\n
  • Glycerine<\/strong> : a powerful humectant that attracts and retains water in the epidermis, ensuring immediate and lasting hydration.<\/li>\n
  • Betaine<\/strong> : derived from sugar, it protects cells from osmotic stress and strengthens skin tolerance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The synergy of these active ingredients accelerates the repair of the skin barrier, restores comfort, and limits dehydration, which justifies the quality of the product for distressed skin.<\/p>\n

    Tips and Application Ritual<\/h2>\n

    I recommend applying this serum morning and night to clean skin, before your moisturizer. It can be used as a treatment after skin damage or as part of your daily skincare routine. It is compatible with most moisturizing and soothing active ingredients, but I do not recommend using it immediately after powerful exfoliants (acids, retinoids) during periods of intense repair.<\/p>\n

    My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion<\/h2>\n

    This serum stands out for its light, non-greasy texture and excellent tolerance. Its fragrance-free formula limits the risk of irritation. The only downside could be the slight film-like sensation it leaves on very oily skin. In conclusion, it is an excellent choice for safely restoring and soothing fragile skin.<\/p>\n

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    The Verdict & Review beautydecoded:
    Dry skin: Correct
    Oily skin: Not very compatible
    Anti-aging effectiveness: Low
    Effectiveness on blemishes: Limited \u25fc\ufe0f
    Effectiveness Hyperpigmentation: Low
    Effectiveness on redness: Low
    Sensitive skin: Good \u2705<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":67818,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[242],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-67817","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-avene","7":"pa_type-de-produit-serum","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"product-type-external","12":"entry","13":"content-bg","14":"loop-entry"},"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"product_cat":[{"value":242,"label":"Av\u00e8ne"}],"pa_type-de-produit":[{"value":544,"label":"serum"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3282770393620.jpg",900,900,false],"author_info":[],"comment_info":2,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/67817","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67817"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=67817"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=67817"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=67817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}