Eau Thermale Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm

Can I just first say how awesome is the packaging and design of this night cream? The jar is not a conventional one with a lid that opens to let in air and non-sterile fingers, but rather a twist-top cylinder that opens the small hole that dispenses the cream, and then locks safely into place so no product can be accidently pressed out. Once unlocked, you gently press down on the cylinder to dispense a thickish stream of night cream, then simply click in the opposite direction to close. No need to mess around with applicators. Genius! The cream itself has the signature Eau Thermale mild scent, hard to describe but light and fresh. It is creamy enough to cover and protect the skin but is still light enough to be easily absorbed. Like all the low-scent Eau Thermale range, it is perfect for sensitive skin and made specifically to minimize allergic reactions. It is made to be suitable for most skin types but with its richer formula I found it was great for working on my dry skin through the night – the next morning it felt so, so soft. French pharmacy brands are becoming more and more popular in Australia. At almost $75 this is one of the higher-priced items, but still affordable and as effective as many luxury brands. Better still, the coverage is so good I don’t need more than a pea-sized amount to nourish my whole face and neck. The only con I can see is the smallish size of 40 mls – a larger sized jar would be more economical, as this is a definite repurchase for me.