Avene Cleanance Mattifiying Emulsion 40ml40ml

Key Ingredients

• Zinc Salicylate: a zinc and salicylic-acid-derivative combination that functions as an antimicrobial and mild keratolytic (exfoliating) agent, supporting the oil-control and blemish-prone-skin positioning
• Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Fruit Extract: marketed by the brand under the trademarked name "Comedoclastin," included to help support skin clarity and reduce the appearance of blemish formation
• Polymethyl Methacrylate: a mattifying powder ingredient that provides an immediate visual blur and shine-reduction effect -- a cosmetic/optical effect rather than a treatment ingredient
• Also contains Avene Thermal Spring Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, along with Fragrance (Parfum), per the official listed ingredient panel

Key Features

• Manufactured by Laboratoires Pierre Fabre, a French pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetics company headquartered in Castres, France, under the Avene brand
• A leave-on daily emulsion for oily or blemish-prone skin, applied after cleansing rather than rinsed off -- distinct from the Avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel (a rinse-off face wash), which is a different product in the same line
• Note on catalog spelling: this product's name in the MedEasy catalog is spelled "Mattifiying," a typo for "Mattifying" -- preserved as listed in the product title, though the correct spelling is used throughout this description
• Naming note: the same 40ml formula appears to be marketed under slightly different names across regions/retailers -- "Cleanance Mattifying Emulsion" (most markets, including the official Philippines site), and "Cleanance MAT" or "Cleanance Expert" (used by some US retailers/URLs) -- all referring to what appears to be the identical ingredient panel

Benefits

• The brand markets this product as reducing excess sebum and shine for 24 hours and providing a mattifying effect for 6 hours, alongside hydration for oily skin -- these specific duration figures are brand-stated marketing claims that MedEasy could not independently verify through a published clinical trial
• The combination of Zinc Salicylate, milk thistle extract, and a mattifying polymer is a coherent, plausible formulation for oil control that reasonably supports the general "oil control/blemish-prone skin" positioning

Who Can Use This Product

• Teenagers and adults with oily or acne-prone skin looking for a daily leave-on mattifying moisturizer
• Those with known fragrance sensitivities should be aware this formula contains added Fragrance (Parfum), despite being positioned as suitable for sensitive skin broadly
• This product does not contain SPF and should not be relied upon for sun protection
• Discontinue use if irritation, redness, or an allergic reaction occurs

How to Use

• Apply to clean, dry skin morning and/or evening as a daily moisturizer
• Can be used under makeup as a mattifying base
• Perform a patch test on a small area of skin before first full use

Storage & Safety

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep the tube tightly closed after use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Avoid contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs
• Discontinue use and consult a doctor if irritation or an allergic reaction develops

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: What is "Comedoclastin"?

A: It is Avene's trademarked name for Silybum Marianum (milk thistle) fruit extract, included to help support skin clarity.

Q: Is this the same as the Avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel?

A: No -- this is a leave-on daily emulsion applied after cleansing, while the Cleansing Gel is a rinse-off face wash. They are different products in the same Cleanance line.

Q: Why does the catalog name say "Mattifiying"?

A: This is a typo in the original catalog listing for "Mattifying," preserved exactly as it appears in the product title.

Q: Does this contain sunscreen?

A: No, this product does not contain SPF and should not be relied upon for sun protection.

Q: Is this suitable for sensitive skin?

A: It is marketed as suitable for sensitive skin, but the formula does contain added Fragrance (Parfum), which those with fragrance sensitivities should be aware of.