Avene
Cold Cream Crème, 100ml
Nourishing and protective creamy cream for sensitive, dry to very dry skin. Formula enriched with Cold Cream and Avène Thermal Spring Water.
Regulated compositionControversial ingredient
Safety
True or false, at a glance
Free from CMR-classified ingredients?
No
Contains: Méthylparabène
Free from endocrine disruptors?
No
Contains: Butylhydroxytoluène, Méthylparabène
Free from fragrance allergens (Annex III)?
Yes
Fragrance-free?
No
Contains: Huile de paraffine, Cire d'abeilles, Alcool cétylique…
This creamy cream is formulated to nourish, protect, and hydrate sensitive, dry to very dry skin. It acts as a shield against external aggressions and soothes sensations of irritation and tightness thanks to its composition rich in Cold Cream, vegetable oils, white beeswax, and Avène Thermal Spring Water.
Ingredients
Composition
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Huile de paraffineSkin conditioningCire d'abeillesSkin conditioningStéarate de glycéryleSkin conditioningAlcool cétyliqueSkin conditioningButylhydroxytoluèneFragranceC20-40 Pareth-10SurfactantPhosphate de cétyleSurfactantParfumFragranceMéthylparabèneFragranceHydroxyde de sodiumFragranceTriéthanolamineFragrance
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Butylhydroxytoluène | Autorisé sous conditions |
| ECHA — perturbateur endocrinien (santé humaine) — via Butylhydroxytoluène | Perturbateur endocrinien — suspecté |
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Méthylparabène | Autorisé sous conditions |
| Classification CLP (Règl. 1272/2008) — via Méthylparabène | Cancérogène — suspecté |
| Classification CLP (Règl. 1272/2008) — via Méthylparabène | Mutagène — suspecté |
| Classification CLP (Règl. 1272/2008) — via Méthylparabène | Reprotoxique — suspecté |
| ECHA — perturbateur endocrinien (santé humaine) — via Méthylparabène | Perturbateur endocrinien — suspecté |
| ECHA — perturbateur endocrinien (environnement) — via Méthylparabène | Risque environnemental — suspecté |
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Hydroxyde de sodium | Autorisé sous conditions |
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Triéthanolamine | Autorisé sous conditions |
The brand
Avene
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Sources
SCCS — Opinion on Methylparaben (CAS No. 99-76-3, EC No. 202-785-7), SCCS/1652/23, final 2023
Commission européenne — SCCS
Règlement (CE) n° 1223/2009 du Parlement européen et du Conseil relatif aux produits cosmétiques
EUR-Lex — Commission européenne
Méthyl-paraben (99-76-3) — fiche substance
INERIS — Portail Substances Chimiques
p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Esters as Preservatives: Uses, Antibacterial and Antifungal Studies, Properties and Determination
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (ScienceDirect)
Trust
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Published on 7/17/2026Updated on 7/17/2026Sources verified on 7/17/2026
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