Avène cleanance aha exfoliating serum 30ml

Avène Cleanance AHA Exfoliating Serum

Avène Cleanance AHA Exfoliating Serum provides targeted exfoliating care for adult skin prone to blemishes, visible pores and residual marks. Its lightweight, fragrance-free formula combines a duo of natural acids with a sebum-regulating ingredient to refine skin texture while helping maintain skin comfort.

The formula contains just 10 ingredients, with 99% of ingredients of natural origin, and Avène developed it with sensitive, blemish-prone skin in mind.

With regular use, the serum helps reduce imperfections and residual marks, refine skin texture and minimise the appearance of pores. The light, fluid texture absorbs quickly and leaves no sticky finish.

What is Avène Cleanance AHA Exfoliating Serum used for?

This AHA exfoliating serum for blemish-prone skin targets several concerns that often appear together: clogged pores, blackheads, uneven texture, excess sebum and residual marks.

It helps to:

• Reduce the appearance of blemishes and blackheads.
• Refine uneven skin texture.
• Minimise the appearance of pores.
• Reduce the appearance of residual marks.
• Help control excess sebum.
• Smooth the skin’s surface.
• Leave the complexion looking clearer and more refined.

Avène reports that users can see a more refined skin texture from 10 days under the conditions of the real-life study.

A natural acid duo for smoother skin

The formula combines lactic acid and succinic acid in a targeted exfoliating duo.

Lactic Acid

Lactic acid belongs to the alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) family. It exfoliates the skin’s surface and helps remove accumulated dead skin cells.

By improving surface exfoliation, lactic acid helps create a smoother, more refined appearance and can make pores and uneven texture look less noticeable.

Succinic Acid

Succinic acid works alongside lactic acid to provide the formula’s exfoliating action. The combination helps loosen surface build-up and supports a smoother-looking complexion.

According to an ex-vivo test supplied by Avène, the combination of lactic and succinic acids showed 50% greater efficacy than salicylic acid at comparable concentrations when measuring stratum corneum stiffness. This laboratory result does not directly predict the same outcome on every person’s skin.

Glutamic Acid for excess sebum

The serum also contains glutamic acid, which provides a sebum-regulating action.

Excess sebum can contribute to shine, clogged pores and the appearance of imperfections. By helping regulate sebum, the formula complements the exfoliating acids and supports a more balanced-looking complexion.

This combination makes the serum suitable for customers who want to address both texture and excess oil without adding several separate products to their routine.

Avène Thermal Spring Water

Avène Thermal Spring Water forms part of the formula and supports the brand’s approach to caring for sensitive skin.

The serum contains only 10 ingredients and avoids added fragrance, which makes the formula particularly straightforward for customers who prefer minimalist skincare.

Visible results from 10 days

Avène reports a refined skin texture from 10 days based on a real-life study involving 74 volunteers who applied the product in the morning and/or evening.

The brand also describes the serum as an anti-imperfection and anti-mark treatment that helps refine the appearance of pores and skin texture.

Results can vary between individuals, particularly depending on the severity of blemishes, skin type and the rest of the skincare routine.

How to use Avène Cleanance AHA Exfoliating Serum

Apply the serum once or twice a day, morning and/or evening.

1. Cleanse the skin with a suitable gentle cleanser.
2. Dry the face thoroughly.
3. Apply the serum to the face, neck and décolleté.
4. Avoid the eye contour.
5. Follow with a suitable moisturiser if needed.
6. In the morning, finish with broad-spectrum SPF50+ protection.

You can use the serum on its own as a targeted step or incorporate it into an existing skincare routine.

If you have sensitive skin or do not regularly use exfoliating acids, starting with one application per day can help your skin adjust.

Why should you use sunscreen with an AHA serum?

Daily sun protection becomes particularly important when you use an exfoliating acid.

AHA products can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight. At the same time, UV exposure can make post-acne marks more noticeable and work against your efforts to improve uneven skin tone.

For this reason, apply a high-protection SPF50+ sunscreen every morning, especially when using this serum regularly.

A simple routine for blemish-prone skin

A balanced routine can help you get the most from the serum without overwhelming the skin.

Morning

• Cleanser
• Avène Cleanance AHA Exfoliating Serum
• moisturiser
• SPF50+

If your skin feels comfortable with the serum in the morning, apply it after cleansing and allow it to absorb before continuing with the rest of your routine.

Evening

• Gentle cleanser
• Avène Cleanance AHA Exfoliating Serum
• moisturiser

Avoid layering the serum with several other strong exfoliating products at the same time. If your routine already includes retinoids, other AHAs, BHAs or intensive anti-blemish treatments, introduce the products carefully.

Who is it suitable for?

Avène Cleanance AHA Exfoliating Serum is intended for adults with blemish-prone, imperfect or sensitive skin.

It can particularly suit customers concerned about:

• Blackheads.
• Enlarged-looking pores.
• Uneven texture.
• Excess sebum.
• Persistent blemishes.
• Residual post-acne marks.
• Dull or rough-looking skin.

The serum contains no added fragrance and uses a short ingredient list, but even gentle exfoliating products can cause discomfort in some people. Stop use if significant irritation develops and seek professional advice if necessary.

Why choose Avène Cleanance AHA Exfoliating Serum?

Avène Cleanance AHA Exfoliating Serum offers a simple way to introduce targeted exfoliation into a routine for blemish-prone skin.

Its combination of lactic acid, succinic acid and glutamic acid addresses several concerns simultaneously: the acids help refine texture and unclog the appearance of pores, while glutamic acid supports sebum regulation. Avène Thermal Spring Water complements the formula, and the fragrance-free formula contains 99% ingredients of natural origin.

For adults looking for smoother, clearer and more refined-looking skin, this serum can become a valuable treatment step alongside gentle cleansing, appropriate moisturisation and consistent daily photoprotection.

If you are unsure how to introduce an AHA serum into your routine, whether you can combine it with another active ingredient, or which Cleanance products best complement it, please use the Q&A section on the product page. Our team will be happy to help you build a routine suited to your skin.