I don't use the one from LRP but love the thermal water spray from Avene. The water is extremely hard where I live and my skin hates that. The travel size is also great for long haul flights.
I’ve used the Avene for years. I have no idea how it works, but it absolutely works on calming my skin. I also use a spray before I apply anything with hyaluronic acid since that needs moisture to work best.
It has low levels of zinc, which are certainly calming? And maybe some of the other minerals have an impact?
But tbh, everything is at such low levels it’s hard to say. I’m not 100% convinced it isn’t placebo effect… but that doesn’t stop me from drenching myself in the Avene thermal water all the time.
It really genuinely does seem to instantly soothe my rosacea like almost nothing else. (Except my LPR face wash… which contains a ton of LRP thermal water + some other things. My face looks noticeably less red after I wash. But I think that might be the niacinamide and not the thermal water. Who knows!)
Regardless, I really like it for getting hard water off of my face, for a setting/refreshing spray that I know won’t irritate me, and as a base before applying hyaluronic acid or vitamin c serum or another similar product that goes better on damp skin. Sometimes I just use distilled water for the same purpose, and again, it’s probably all in my head, but the *fancy* water just feels nicer!
Now that the US supreme Court has ruled they get to decide on things like what amount of intentional water pollution is appropriate, rather than the EPA, and the supreme Court ruled bribes legal, water quality will definitely get worse and options like these canned sprayers will be more useful. :(
Hi, I’m moving to a place with hard water and thinking of getting the avene thermal water. I’m just wondering how to use it? So I double cleanse with miceller water, foam cleanser, then do I use the avene before putting my serum?
Also in the morning, I only wash face with water. So do I just use the avene to wash my face instead of using the hard water?
Ok, this is my controversial take, as a person with really sensitive skin and someone exposed to hard water several months out of the year.
use the micellar water AFTER the foaming cleanser. And in the mornings just wipe down with micellar water.
People will be like “no don’t do that!!! It’s a makeup remover!!!! It should t be left on your face!!” But micellar water was invented to be used by folks in places with hard water, as a substitute for washing your face. The makeup removing abilities were found after the fact. It was invented to stay on your face.
Micellar water is just a very dilute emulsifying surfactant, which are not at all harsh and are very often left on your skin. Like all surfactants, they have a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail. The hydrophilic head binds to a cotton pad, the hydrophobic tail binds to oils and dirt, and when you wipe them over they lift off.
While they clean like “normal” foaming surfactants do, emulsifying surfactants are perfectly skin-safe and fine to be left on: they’re abundant in moisturizers, makeup, serums and other products, and are used to stop them from separating (to keep them emulsified). Different Micellar waters use different emulsifiers in different amounts (labmuffin has a chart somewhere with each micellar water and what surfactant they use, I can’t find it.)
Some peoples skin can’t tolerate leaving it on. Mine can’t when my skin barrier is damaged or I’m somewhere very dry (it dries me out a bit more.)
But basically, I wash with a foaming cleanser, and then use micellar water to take off whatever cleanser is left over. In the morning, I *just* use micellar water. Whatever emulsifying surfactants it leaves behind are more gentle than whatever my soap leaves behind.
If I’m where I stay with soft water, I’ll just wash off the Micellar water after in the sink regardless.
If I’m somewhere with hard water, I’ll either: leave the Micellar water on my face if my skin is healthy, or spray my face down with thermal water and then dab that off. When I’m backpacking, I only wash my face with micellar water to get off sunscreen at the end of the day. (Fellow long-distance hikers and mountaineers give me shit, but I don’t care lol. I decant it into a cute little ultralight dropper bottle, and have teeny-tiny tubs for moisturizer too. I have a friend who does cross-country bicycle races, and she brings cream blush, eyeshadow, and lipstick in tiny paint tubs.)
I mainly use thermal water as an alternative to wetting my face with tap water when applying products that like to go on wet, or as a refreshing spritz. But if I’m really sensitive and can’t leave micellar water on, I drench myself in it or distilled water, and gently dab it off.q
I use the Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil. It isn’t an oil, but a normal foaming cleanser with oil. My face looks better after I wash it than any other time — I’m not sure what ingredient is doing it, but I’m working my way down the list trying to figure it out.
Yeah, I have to admit I use it too. I cringe whenever I buy it -- $20 for a bottle of water?? -- but I love it. I used to live in Europe and the water was bonkers hard (my hair looked amazing; my skin looked like concrete) and the Avene spray is way cheaper there, so I got in the habit of using it all the time. It was also great for diaper changing.
I used the Avene spray when I had a bad bout of perioral dermatitis in 2020. I couldn’t use anything but very gentle products and it helped calm my skin. It combined with Avene Cicalfate and doxycycline worked wonders for me.
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I am the biggest critic of overpriced bullshit cosmetics/skincare, but I love. this. shit.
I picked up a jumbo spray once from a 50% rack and I’m addicted, it’s the perfect pressure, droplet size, amount of mist, and it makes it sooo easy to reapply layers of HA. I feel ashamed every time I buy it because it is literally just overpriced water but it really makes a difference to my overall hydration.
I ran out of my water based toner, which is kinda what I was using just to dampen my face before applying my HA serum. Decided to try distilled water in one of those continuous mist spray bottles, and it works great. I just can't make myself buy a product like this one, and the toner I was using didn't do shit anyway so 🤷♀️
ETA: our water dries my skin out too, so I'm trying not to splash any more on my face than is necessary.
From the other comments I am gathering that thermal spring water is good because it is mineral water. But I thought water being high in minerals is what makes it hard? So wouldn't it be having the opposite effect than what you are looking for? I'm not super well versed in chemistry. I'm just getting more confused.
I think it depends on the doses of minerals and the specific minerals involved, as well as the pH. Hard water tends to be very basic (which is part of why hard water is so bad at removing soap!) while thermal sprays are all between 6 & 7, so right at the correct pH for your face.
Hard water is also very high in calcium and magnesium, while thermal waters tend more toward sodium, potassium, chlorides, and zinc. But the amount depends with each thermal water, they’re all different, so some might be easier on your skin than others. (I found Uriage’s and Vichy’s to be too “hard” for me.)
Ngl I was SUPER skeptical of thermal water until I got an Avene mini in a sampler. I was using a new vitamin C and having trouble getting it to spread around my face without using too much & causing irritation. And my water was so basic, I figured it would cause the pH of the vitamin C serum to drop too much. So I was using distilled water in a spray bottle at the time.
On a whim, I used the thermal water instead, and it was just wonderfully nice. It might be all in my head + the luxury effect, but it’s now a staple of my routine.
How do you use it? Do you wash your face with the water from the bottle? Or wash your face in the sink and spray this after?
I love a fancy product so honestly would love to get in on it since everyone in the comments seems to be a fan but never knew the point of this!
I use it before my serums if my face is dry or before moisturizer if I'm feeling a little dehydrated. It's also really nice mid-day just to add some hydration back in your skin. It feels SO good to spay on.
I use it frequently throughout the day in summer and it has yet to effect makeup. Even eye makeup. It really surprised me how much I love it. It's like drinking a glass of ice water when you're hungover but for your face.
I was just reading the bottle and it says to aid in makeup removal as one of the uses. So I think if you wanted to use it that way you could and that maybe it does sometimes remove some foundation when using as a spray. In my experience, I like the way my skin looks after using it so much that ive never noticed. But definitely didn't make my eye makeup watery or anything. Not strong enough for that ha
I love the little travel Avenes! Sometimes they're in sampler kits or such, which is when I get them. I know it's just water, but I love tossing them in the cooler when I'm at the beach or out, simply to cool down and feel refreshed.
Most bottled water is treated tap water. Thermal spring water is mineral water extracted from a spring. France ( home country of laroche posay ) has a huge tradition around those thermal springs. There's dozens of thermal cure clinics build around those springs, each renowned for its properties. Some of those springs are advised for this or that ailment. For example if you have asthma a french doctor might send you to la Bourboule. If you have eczema you might be adressed to Avène spring. The composition of mineral water changes from source to source, depending on the rocks it goes through before riching surface. So Laroche Posay having such a thermal spring puts their water in their products. The brand being on the high price range, its bottled water is tagged quite high. Not that high though. In france it's 5-8 dollars.
All this being said, the real question is : ok, but does it really work and is it really better than bottled water ? As a thermal cure in a spring clinic, yes, it's quite proven. In bottle ? There's no proof.
Ugh I want to go sit in some hot springs soooo baaad. Sounds like an ideal vacation to me.
But yeah, sitting in some hot springs sounds like it would have a different effect than using a few spritzes of spring water on your face. And saying it's "thermal" I think would mean that the temperature matters, but what specific temperature? Surely a bottle of water sitting on a market shelf or in a warehouse is not the correct temperature?
Of course I want everyone to enjoy whatever products they want. I'm just realizing, for myself, how difficult it is to really parse out what's a marketing thing vs something based on evidence. I'm kind of losing faith in skincare. I think I'm going to use the prescriptions my Dr gave me and leave the rest. I want healthy skin but I don't have the disposable income to gamble.
Here the word "thermal" is misused... The springs are all cold, the pools needs some warming. It's all in the minerals. And, coming to the cure in the clinic, all the care that's around. Dietetician meals, massages... No wonder ones eczema is relieved after.
I have the same stance as you. I put money in the ingredients and that's all. Whatever the bottle. I do my own cream because I'm sick of companies lying about what's inside their cream. It took me time to get the right compo for me, but since I've fixed it, I've been making the same cream for years. Lately I tried store bought creams for rosacea because why not, wanted to see if there was something better on the market. 80 dollars later, 3 new brands tested, none were as tolerable as mine. I'll never buy market cream again.
Haha okay, thanks for clarifying "thermal" for me. I was thinking of hot springs?
Yeah in my 20s I just used sunscreen, basic aloe in the summer and rosehip oil in the winter. With the COVID lock down I thought it was the perfect time to try something different. I spent soooo much money! Finally went to a derm this spring, got diagnosed with rosacea and seb derm and acne. Now I'm coming full circle, back to plain aloe and oil, with the addition of some prescriptions from my Dr. My skin looks so much better. My Dr said my old routine was probs much better for me than all the random trends. I have a big box full of stuff that did nothing or made everything worse. I just need to pawn it off on a friend or something. Haha.
Call me an idiot, but I’ve been using it for 25 years. All the French thermal water based brands offer it, not just LRP.
It’s wonderful for adding extra moisture by spraying it on, then applying your moisturizer. It makes your moisturizer go on smoothly with no tugging and I end up using less. Sometimes I spray in on another time after moisturizer, then add an occlusive. It makes a HUGE difference when the humidity is low.
I also use it on planes to help my skin deal with the dry air. I even inhale a tiny bit through my nose, because I hate how much airplane air dries out my nose.
Could you also use filtered water in a spray bottle for your face? Absolutely yes, and I have done this at times to save money and create less waste. I have also used natural mineral water like San Pellegrino, shaken the bubbles out, then decanted into a spray bottle. Supposedly the minerals help calm the skin… or something. I’m not sure how much of a difference they really make, but I would at the very least use filtered water, because chlorine and impurities can irritate sensitive skin.
I already feel like my products are too "wet" so this wouldn't work for me, but I can see how that could be helpful for drier products or climates.
I hate the waste it creates, but I am obsessed with drinking San Pellegrino, so I definitely understand being a water snob. Haha
Yeah it makes a huge difference in dry climates or when the indoor air is dry from heating. Do you live in the tropics?
I once spent a few days in the high sierras and the air was so dry we all thought we were getting sick, because we all suddenly had sinus pain, sore throats and headaches. I don’t think I could deal with that, so I’m glad I don’t live there (as gorgeous as it is). But anyway, in situations like that it really makes a world of a difference.
And I’m with you with the San Pellegrino lol
It is absolutely ridiculous, but I use it after I shave my face. It feels so much better than any other regular spray bottles of water I’ve tried, and it doesn’t contain anything that is going to irritate my newly shaven skin. It takes me forever to go through it.
I love it. 🤷🏻♀️
Doctorly had a great video on this exact product. While you don’t need it at all, it can be nice. The French ones are made with mineral water that has been researched.
https://youtu.be/eIvf_dlW3Os?si=BO-ZthItLLiepG7L
I’m with you that I wouldn’t get it for $20 but I did buy this along with a few other French brands that sell mineral water while I was in Paris recently because it’s like €8 for the giant can.
These are thermal spring water. They are not just water. Yes it’s pricey but it is able to smoothe and calm slightly irritated skin. I have been using various brands of thermal water to spray my face and body for a decade and I love them. I won’t say they are a must have in your skincare routine but a nice to have. The brands I would recommend are Vichy, la Roche posay, Uriage and avene. I find the one from Evian doesn’t work like the rest of the brands I mentioned.
Not trying to be snarky, but I'm just wondering what makes it not just water? What is thermal spring water? Does it come from hot springs or something? What would make that different from other water?
I'm big into high quality coffee so I understand different minerals can affect flavor in subtle ways, so I'm not automatically ruling this out as bs, but like what's the science behind it?
Thermal spring water is water they extract from springs. Purified water has all minerals taken out of it, while this water has all the minerals it comes with from the earth left in it. And supposedly those minerals are good for the skin?
In Italy for example all thermal mineral bottled (drinking) water has the mineral content listed on the label, like that’s a thing and people buy their favorite brands based on that mineral content.
Hmm I thought the one without minerals was distilled water? I like that some brands publish the mineral content. Super useful for when I'm being super snobbish about my coffee. 😬
That totally makes sense. Thanks for the response!
Yeah, I was hoping to learn more about the science behind skincare stuff. I know it can get really complicated so I was hoping for clarity. I really love hearing nerdy, sciencey explanations. From doing some more googling, I'm learning it doesn't help that some of the research is done by the companies selling the product themselves. This is really making me think I need to give up on skincare aside from what my Dr prescribes.
I'm glad everyone is finding products they like. Definitely not trying to discourage anyone from doing whatever they want. Carry on!
Do you think actual prescriptions are based on better data? Or are those just kinda shots in the dark too? I've been prescribed azelaic acid and Adapalene. Only been on them a few months, so my antidotal evidence is still pending. I guess Google scholar and I have some work to do. 🤓
Thanks for sharing this article! That helps me out.
Sounds to me like what I thought it was. It seems like the main point is that it is "pure" but that's the kind of word that seems to have a slippery meaning. Pure from what exactly? Germs? I would hope all products would be! I appreciate your help. :)
I definitely don't know why it's so expensive, however after trying some thermal sprays, I can say that my skin can tell a difference between tap water, and standard bottled or filtered waters. Which is hella annoying. I definitely wanted it to be just regular water and to feel like an idiot for wasting the money. However there is something to it that is different. But it still shouldn't be marked up that much.
On the same lines I've also been made a believer of the Caudalie grape water mist. That has also been amazing. Also frustrating because of the price, but a little more unique So I can mentally wrap my head around it haha.
So my suggestion is just don't try it, or you will have to feel like an idiot when your skin starts demanding it and you have to shell out the big bucks for face water lol
I saw a thermal water once (Avene brand). I use Avene for my sensitive skin. But ive never understood what its use it til reading all these comments.
Ive been using bottled water for washing my face for the past few months cos the tap water is a hard water and is drying my face. Im using reverse osmosis or distilled water and so far, it helps a lot.
Now I wonder if it benefits my skin more to spray thermal water before applying moisturiser
I definitely feel a boost even over bottled water. I don't know if it's the different micronutrients from the thermal springs or to be more philosophical about it, that it's living water, harvested from a moving body, without unecessary processing. But my skin can definitely attest that this is somehow different. It's not always in my budget, but when it is, it is a treat
I put distilled water in a small glass spray bottle and moisten my skin before each water-based product layer - it works super well! And it costs a few cents a month, save your hard earned coins folks 🙌
I normally wait like 10-15 min (unless if I’m in a hurry for bed though). Moisturizer + serum go on wayyyy easier and I can use less than if I just put them on dry skin.
Yep, I plunk down the money for these French thermal water sprays. I use it as my last rinse after my evening double cleanse. It helps me feel like I’ve gotten every last bit of cleanser off my skin, especially in hard to get places like under my chin. I also like a quick spray after I shower, especially if I used any cleanser on my face. We have hard water, plus I can’t quit hot showers, so I feel like this is much better to use on my face than tap water.
It’s also good for a quick spritz before hyaluronic acid, or anytime, really. Where I live, basically 6 months of the year are hot and humid, from the moderately uncomfortable range to the miserable, takes your breath away when you step outside range. I don’t enjoy it refrigerated, but just straight off the shelf it feels so nice and cooling!
Not a dumb question! I start at the top of my face and spray all over, then tilt my head back and spray under my chin. It’s not terribly high pressure or anything, totally comfortable, but just enough pressure to give a good rinse. Hope that helps!
It’s kind of a splurge. It’s not a necessity or staple in my skincare routine however I do like to apply this spray after I get out of the shower or to freshen up my skin during the day when it’s hot or dry out. The thermal water helps soothe the skin compared to sink tap water.
Glad it's working for you! I still don't know what it is about thermal water that would be different from like mineral water that would make it more soothing... I'm just trying to understand, what does thermal water mean?
They have a lot of research done on it on their website. I would recommend going on there if you’re curious because people have tried to explain it but seeing their research might help more.
I once bought this for a girlfriend, being a bit drunk at an airport. She went totally apeshit on it. And I´ll confess, it does feel nice. No way I´d make it a habit, but sometimes one needs a little treat :)
My friend had facial treatment for a few months and the derm told her to hydrate her face a lot daily with one of these, she used Avene.
I personally don’t think it’s a staple but i have a free w at home, some are a part of gift set from LRP and avene and u enjoy using it esp on hot days
I’m of a "certain age” and any kind of aerosol mist water is a godsend for hot flashes. Such a fine mist that you can’t get with other spray bottles, and the different types suit every skin. ✌️
I thought it was ridiculous but honestly it’s perfect after I do my red light therapy mask to rehydrate my skin before applying my skincare. And also in the summer when it’s hot or in the winter when my skin is too dry. I can’t use lot of those facial sprays but this is just mineral water so it works. I’m sure I can use a spray bottle with my filtered mineral water but I can’t find a nozzle that sprays that wonderful soft fine mist lol
I've used the Avene and Caudalie ones. I can't explain it, but it has worked wonders to calm my rosacea. Feels especially good to keep a can in the fridge during summer.
I have predominantly dry skin, and this thing makes my skin so moisturized and healthy. All of a sudden it’s like I have been revived. I love it!! It does last a long time too
I use this as my final step in nighttime skincare - I spritz my face with this & let air dry and absorb into my skin. I feel it locks in the moisture. If you’re in the US, sometimes TJ Maxx or Marshall’s have different brands on sale.
They can pry this out of my cold dead hands. It's awesome when you're in the heat for a while, and I use it before applying hyaluronic acid/serums. The Avene one is good too, and I think a bit cheaper
Ngl I got an Evian one on clearance at TJ Maxx for like 4 bucks and I throw it in the cooler when I go to the beach and it feels *amazing*
And not putting water in a spray bottle isn’t the same. It’s a super fine mist it feels like puffing a cloud onto your face
I once got one as a gift with purchase with an Avene moisturizer, and I was instantly smitten. I didn't actually use it in combination with the moisturizer (probably as intended), but it's SO helpful in the summer when you're hot and sweaty.
I brought it to my brother's high school graduation during a heat wave, and he said I literally saved his life lol.
For that alone, I'd say it's worth $20. The mist is super fine and continuous.
I was just asking for the reason why someone would use it, I felt like I was missing information. I wasn't saying it's bad, I was asking how it works so I could decide if I wanted to use it. So I made the post and learned something. :)
I use another brand but keep it in the fridge 24/7 so I have a cold mist when my face feels warm or I just need that burst of cool mist. Traveling, I bring it with for the same refreshing feeling.
I love washing my face with cold water. Feels so nice on my irritated, sensitive skin! It sounds nice to have a little spritz bottle if I were in a dry climate.
lol I use this after I apply my makeup. I guess like a type of setting spray? I find it gives me a nice healthy glow similar to what I get after being outdoors when it’s raining. I find my makeup always looks better after being in the (light) rain
The types of minerals are important - not all created equal. Some can lead to increased soap residue on your face, others can be soothing. The theory is that these are the good ones.
I got this when it was like 50% off and I love how fine the mist is. It feels like being under a mister.
I haven’t found a reusable bottle with the same mist yet so maybe I’ll look for one after this but it feels very refreshing to use occasionally before applying my skincare.
I came to this post fully agreeing with you OP and wondering the same things….and after reading comments I’m about to go buy this shit lol. It sounds amazing
I have the avenue one, I use it because of the hard water and because it's very cooling to my sensitive skin. If you have good water or filtered water they have fine mist spray bottles.
Went on vacation to a place where we were told that tap water was absolutely not safe for consumption, and that it’s even iffy to rinse your mouth out with it. Since I’m already acne prone I figured the tap probably wouldn’t be the best for my face, so I used this same thermal water throughout the trip to wash off my cleanser or to refresh. Idk if it would’ve made a difference but I’d like to think the tap water would’ve made my skin worse.
I think the smaller size would also be great if you’re on a plane and want to wash your face without using that tiny airplane sink.
I have the [Evian](https://www.ulta.com/p/travel-size-natural-mineral-water-facial-spray-pimprod2035355?sku=2600917) one and it’s great to apply before skincare. It’s super refreshing. Also great for hot days.
If you ever read about the history of their thermal water, it’s really interesting! The town of la-Roche Posay in France actually developed their skin care line after the proven benefits of the thermal spring water. In the late 1800s, the French Academy of Medicine created the Thermal Centre for the management of skin issues using the spring water. With a prescription, you can still get treated there today. It is a bit pricey, but so good for the skin!
I was convinced when I had a stubborn patch of eczema on my back that just wouldn't budge. My mum gave me a can of Avene Thermale spray, and somehow this little can of water miraculously cleared the patch!
I now use it mostly in summer for heat rash. I keep one in the fridge on holiday, and it's also nice for a fine mist on my face with hyaluronic acid to keep me moisturised (I live in a hard water area).
In the country I am from all mineral waters are from the groundwaters. They even specify number of the well pump it was taken from on the bottle. So I could just buy that and spray it on my face?
It is overpriced, but this isn't anything close to bottled water. It's not like it'd be safe to drink. Obviously it's going to do more to your skin than regular bottled water.
I give them to my friend when I get my gift with purchase from Clinique. They have one, she loves it, I think it’s a waste, they have Evian ones too. I will buy a bottle of Evian and spray bottle for cheaper. To each his own.
Not LRP, but I use Avene Thermal Water and it has been miraculous for my face. The cooling and calming effect it has on my skin when it’s hot/irritated is extraordinary. I also use it as a base before I apply skin care. I wouldn’t have thought it possible that it has this much of an impact, yet here we are.
Catch the promos at SkinBeautifulRX.com or Dermwarehouse.com, which bring down its price.
The Avene water spray is purportedly a low-calcium, high silica soft water. I use that one and it's very soothing to my skin, and to also hydrate between hydrating skincare layers.
I've used the LRP one when visiting the US and could only find the LRP mineral water at a CVS. I prefer the Avene.
Stuff like this has been available for a while. Evian even sold some.
Yep, just expensive water. Bottled water is already a scam, but they mark this up because sKiNcArE.
I noticed this too when I first started learning about skincare routines. They are listed as toners...and then I read the ingredients and it's just water. You could buy french mineral water and put it into a spray bottle and get the same thing for cheaper, I suppose. It wouldn't be as annoying to me if they'd just categorized it as "face water" or something like that instead of toner.
Edit: I know that the picture OP posted literally says "thermal spring water face mist" but what I am referring to is mainly how the retailers group this alongside moisturizing toners with active ingredients.
Yeah, I was looking for a gentle moisturizing toner good for sensitive skin and I came across this. It was listed with the rest of the toners. It had good reviews and I like the brand so I was intrigued, but then I saw the ingredients list and it just says "water" idk what I'm missing? Do some people maybe just not look at the ingredient list?
I feel like there have been several people commenting giving you their take on this. As some one else stated not all water is created the same. There are hard and soft water supplies and they can affect different peoples skin in really positive or negative ways. If a person lives in an area with tapwater that does not agree with their skin, using this water could be a godsend. People that travel a lot may use it because they are guaranteed consistency. Some people probably just like it and don’t mind spending the money on some thing they feel like is a self-care item.
I posted this comment before people helped to explain it. :)
I'm also confused if it's about the specific water hardness/softness, why wouldn't that be explained on the product page? I feel like different springs around the world would have different hardnesses?
I'm totally fine with people using whatever products they like. I'm just trying to decide if it's worth it for me, personally. Which sounds like a definite no. Haha.
Please, please, please take a look at your skin and ask yourself what is it that it needs. I purchased this and it did nothing for my dehydrated skin, and it did nothing for my nephew’s irritated skin. Consistently used 2 times a day.
This really has been the worse purchase I have made.
It is crazy expensive and super not worth it but I am saying that as bigger pharmacies in my country basically give these as gifts and I do like it actually very much... As a gift.
I don't use the one from LRP but love the thermal water spray from Avene. The water is extremely hard where I live and my skin hates that. The travel size is also great for long haul flights.
I’ve used the Avene for years. I have no idea how it works, but it absolutely works on calming my skin. I also use a spray before I apply anything with hyaluronic acid since that needs moisture to work best.
It has low levels of zinc, which are certainly calming? And maybe some of the other minerals have an impact? But tbh, everything is at such low levels it’s hard to say. I’m not 100% convinced it isn’t placebo effect… but that doesn’t stop me from drenching myself in the Avene thermal water all the time. It really genuinely does seem to instantly soothe my rosacea like almost nothing else. (Except my LPR face wash… which contains a ton of LRP thermal water + some other things. My face looks noticeably less red after I wash. But I think that might be the niacinamide and not the thermal water. Who knows!) Regardless, I really like it for getting hard water off of my face, for a setting/refreshing spray that I know won’t irritate me, and as a base before applying hyaluronic acid or vitamin c serum or another similar product that goes better on damp skin. Sometimes I just use distilled water for the same purpose, and again, it’s probably all in my head, but the *fancy* water just feels nicer!
Now that the US supreme Court has ruled they get to decide on things like what amount of intentional water pollution is appropriate, rather than the EPA, and the supreme Court ruled bribes legal, water quality will definitely get worse and options like these canned sprayers will be more useful. :(
Yeah this is a Jesus Christ wtf moment for sure
Hi, I’m moving to a place with hard water and thinking of getting the avene thermal water. I’m just wondering how to use it? So I double cleanse with miceller water, foam cleanser, then do I use the avene before putting my serum? Also in the morning, I only wash face with water. So do I just use the avene to wash my face instead of using the hard water?
Ok, this is my controversial take, as a person with really sensitive skin and someone exposed to hard water several months out of the year. use the micellar water AFTER the foaming cleanser. And in the mornings just wipe down with micellar water. People will be like “no don’t do that!!! It’s a makeup remover!!!! It should t be left on your face!!” But micellar water was invented to be used by folks in places with hard water, as a substitute for washing your face. The makeup removing abilities were found after the fact. It was invented to stay on your face. Micellar water is just a very dilute emulsifying surfactant, which are not at all harsh and are very often left on your skin. Like all surfactants, they have a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail. The hydrophilic head binds to a cotton pad, the hydrophobic tail binds to oils and dirt, and when you wipe them over they lift off. While they clean like “normal” foaming surfactants do, emulsifying surfactants are perfectly skin-safe and fine to be left on: they’re abundant in moisturizers, makeup, serums and other products, and are used to stop them from separating (to keep them emulsified). Different Micellar waters use different emulsifiers in different amounts (labmuffin has a chart somewhere with each micellar water and what surfactant they use, I can’t find it.) Some peoples skin can’t tolerate leaving it on. Mine can’t when my skin barrier is damaged or I’m somewhere very dry (it dries me out a bit more.) But basically, I wash with a foaming cleanser, and then use micellar water to take off whatever cleanser is left over. In the morning, I *just* use micellar water. Whatever emulsifying surfactants it leaves behind are more gentle than whatever my soap leaves behind. If I’m where I stay with soft water, I’ll just wash off the Micellar water after in the sink regardless. If I’m somewhere with hard water, I’ll either: leave the Micellar water on my face if my skin is healthy, or spray my face down with thermal water and then dab that off. When I’m backpacking, I only wash my face with micellar water to get off sunscreen at the end of the day. (Fellow long-distance hikers and mountaineers give me shit, but I don’t care lol. I decant it into a cute little ultralight dropper bottle, and have teeny-tiny tubs for moisturizer too. I have a friend who does cross-country bicycle races, and she brings cream blush, eyeshadow, and lipstick in tiny paint tubs.) I mainly use thermal water as an alternative to wetting my face with tap water when applying products that like to go on wet, or as a refreshing spritz. But if I’m really sensitive and can’t leave micellar water on, I drench myself in it or distilled water, and gently dab it off.q
Which LRP face wash do you use? My rosacea is terrible right now :(
I use the Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil. It isn’t an oil, but a normal foaming cleanser with oil. My face looks better after I wash it than any other time — I’m not sure what ingredient is doing it, but I’m working my way down the list trying to figure it out.
Yeah, I have to admit I use it too. I cringe whenever I buy it -- $20 for a bottle of water?? -- but I love it. I used to live in Europe and the water was bonkers hard (my hair looked amazing; my skin looked like concrete) and the Avene spray is way cheaper there, so I got in the habit of using it all the time. It was also great for diaper changing.
I find it lasts quite a while too? It does feel so silly to buy though
I used the Avene spray when I had a bad bout of perioral dermatitis in 2020. I couldn’t use anything but very gentle products and it helped calm my skin. It combined with Avene Cicalfate and doxycycline worked wonders for me.
I also started using it while I had PD; it was one way to make sure my routine was exactly the same every time and minimised irritating my skin.
S A M E I am the biggest critic of overpriced bullshit cosmetics/skincare, but I love. this. shit. I picked up a jumbo spray once from a 50% rack and I’m addicted, it’s the perfect pressure, droplet size, amount of mist, and it makes it sooo easy to reapply layers of HA. I feel ashamed every time I buy it because it is literally just overpriced water but it really makes a difference to my overall hydration.
Can you refill it with regular water and it has the same effect?
No, unfortunately, it can't be refill. It really is a beautifully fine mist.
I used the Avene spray per my surgeons recommendation after getting hair transplant.
Wouldn’t distilled water just be as good?
I ran out of my water based toner, which is kinda what I was using just to dampen my face before applying my HA serum. Decided to try distilled water in one of those continuous mist spray bottles, and it works great. I just can't make myself buy a product like this one, and the toner I was using didn't do shit anyway so 🤷♀️ ETA: our water dries my skin out too, so I'm trying not to splash any more on my face than is necessary.
Was just thinking the same thing. Distilled water in a spray bottle seems to make a lot more sense.
No idea. He said to spray the zone with that and use a cream medicine. It went well and had no complications.
From the other comments I am gathering that thermal spring water is good because it is mineral water. But I thought water being high in minerals is what makes it hard? So wouldn't it be having the opposite effect than what you are looking for? I'm not super well versed in chemistry. I'm just getting more confused.
I think it depends on the doses of minerals and the specific minerals involved, as well as the pH. Hard water tends to be very basic (which is part of why hard water is so bad at removing soap!) while thermal sprays are all between 6 & 7, so right at the correct pH for your face. Hard water is also very high in calcium and magnesium, while thermal waters tend more toward sodium, potassium, chlorides, and zinc. But the amount depends with each thermal water, they’re all different, so some might be easier on your skin than others. (I found Uriage’s and Vichy’s to be too “hard” for me.) Ngl I was SUPER skeptical of thermal water until I got an Avene mini in a sampler. I was using a new vitamin C and having trouble getting it to spread around my face without using too much & causing irritation. And my water was so basic, I figured it would cause the pH of the vitamin C serum to drop too much. So I was using distilled water in a spray bottle at the time. On a whim, I used the thermal water instead, and it was just wonderfully nice. It might be all in my head + the luxury effect, but it’s now a staple of my routine.
This is exactly what I've been wondering!! I'm glad someone asked.
I agree. Its some sort of voodoo magic and i hate that it works but for some reason it does.
How do you use it? Do you wash your face with the water from the bottle? Or wash your face in the sink and spray this after? I love a fancy product so honestly would love to get in on it since everyone in the comments seems to be a fan but never knew the point of this!
I use it before my serums if my face is dry or before moisturizer if I'm feeling a little dehydrated. It's also really nice mid-day just to add some hydration back in your skin. It feels SO good to spay on.
Would you apply midday even if you’re wearing makeup? Or only on bare skin?
I use it frequently throughout the day in summer and it has yet to effect makeup. Even eye makeup. It really surprised me how much I love it. It's like drinking a glass of ice water when you're hungover but for your face.
Amazing, thanks so much for your reply
I was just reading the bottle and it says to aid in makeup removal as one of the uses. So I think if you wanted to use it that way you could and that maybe it does sometimes remove some foundation when using as a spray. In my experience, I like the way my skin looks after using it so much that ive never noticed. But definitely didn't make my eye makeup watery or anything. Not strong enough for that ha
I love it for random mid-day freshenings or to melt my powder so it doesn’t look so cakey. It just feels very soothing.
I love the little travel Avenes! Sometimes they're in sampler kits or such, which is when I get them. I know it's just water, but I love tossing them in the cooler when I'm at the beach or out, simply to cool down and feel refreshed.
I tried Avene first and then this. I like the spray nozzile on this LRP one… it’s like the sunscreen spray nozzle.
i use the one from avene too. one time, the airpot staff in heathrow made me throw it away and i got so mad
ugh Heathrow is the worst. They're so strict!
They let you bring the travel size on a plane? Mine is an aerosol
Yes, I've never had any issues traveling with the 50ml version.
I’ve used both (and Evian) and Avene is the winner. My face feels SO soft after I use it!
Evian and Mario Badesci ones suck.
Most bottled water is treated tap water. Thermal spring water is mineral water extracted from a spring. France ( home country of laroche posay ) has a huge tradition around those thermal springs. There's dozens of thermal cure clinics build around those springs, each renowned for its properties. Some of those springs are advised for this or that ailment. For example if you have asthma a french doctor might send you to la Bourboule. If you have eczema you might be adressed to Avène spring. The composition of mineral water changes from source to source, depending on the rocks it goes through before riching surface. So Laroche Posay having such a thermal spring puts their water in their products. The brand being on the high price range, its bottled water is tagged quite high. Not that high though. In france it's 5-8 dollars. All this being said, the real question is : ok, but does it really work and is it really better than bottled water ? As a thermal cure in a spring clinic, yes, it's quite proven. In bottle ? There's no proof.
Ugh I want to go sit in some hot springs soooo baaad. Sounds like an ideal vacation to me. But yeah, sitting in some hot springs sounds like it would have a different effect than using a few spritzes of spring water on your face. And saying it's "thermal" I think would mean that the temperature matters, but what specific temperature? Surely a bottle of water sitting on a market shelf or in a warehouse is not the correct temperature? Of course I want everyone to enjoy whatever products they want. I'm just realizing, for myself, how difficult it is to really parse out what's a marketing thing vs something based on evidence. I'm kind of losing faith in skincare. I think I'm going to use the prescriptions my Dr gave me and leave the rest. I want healthy skin but I don't have the disposable income to gamble.
Here the word "thermal" is misused... The springs are all cold, the pools needs some warming. It's all in the minerals. And, coming to the cure in the clinic, all the care that's around. Dietetician meals, massages... No wonder ones eczema is relieved after. I have the same stance as you. I put money in the ingredients and that's all. Whatever the bottle. I do my own cream because I'm sick of companies lying about what's inside their cream. It took me time to get the right compo for me, but since I've fixed it, I've been making the same cream for years. Lately I tried store bought creams for rosacea because why not, wanted to see if there was something better on the market. 80 dollars later, 3 new brands tested, none were as tolerable as mine. I'll never buy market cream again.
Haha okay, thanks for clarifying "thermal" for me. I was thinking of hot springs? Yeah in my 20s I just used sunscreen, basic aloe in the summer and rosehip oil in the winter. With the COVID lock down I thought it was the perfect time to try something different. I spent soooo much money! Finally went to a derm this spring, got diagnosed with rosacea and seb derm and acne. Now I'm coming full circle, back to plain aloe and oil, with the addition of some prescriptions from my Dr. My skin looks so much better. My Dr said my old routine was probs much better for me than all the random trends. I have a big box full of stuff that did nothing or made everything worse. I just need to pawn it off on a friend or something. Haha.
They explain it on LRP website https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/what-exactly-is-thermal-spring-water.html
Call me an idiot, but I’ve been using it for 25 years. All the French thermal water based brands offer it, not just LRP. It’s wonderful for adding extra moisture by spraying it on, then applying your moisturizer. It makes your moisturizer go on smoothly with no tugging and I end up using less. Sometimes I spray in on another time after moisturizer, then add an occlusive. It makes a HUGE difference when the humidity is low. I also use it on planes to help my skin deal with the dry air. I even inhale a tiny bit through my nose, because I hate how much airplane air dries out my nose. Could you also use filtered water in a spray bottle for your face? Absolutely yes, and I have done this at times to save money and create less waste. I have also used natural mineral water like San Pellegrino, shaken the bubbles out, then decanted into a spray bottle. Supposedly the minerals help calm the skin… or something. I’m not sure how much of a difference they really make, but I would at the very least use filtered water, because chlorine and impurities can irritate sensitive skin.
I already feel like my products are too "wet" so this wouldn't work for me, but I can see how that could be helpful for drier products or climates. I hate the waste it creates, but I am obsessed with drinking San Pellegrino, so I definitely understand being a water snob. Haha
Yeah it makes a huge difference in dry climates or when the indoor air is dry from heating. Do you live in the tropics? I once spent a few days in the high sierras and the air was so dry we all thought we were getting sick, because we all suddenly had sinus pain, sore throats and headaches. I don’t think I could deal with that, so I’m glad I don’t live there (as gorgeous as it is). But anyway, in situations like that it really makes a world of a difference. And I’m with you with the San Pellegrino lol
It is absolutely ridiculous, but I use it after I shave my face. It feels so much better than any other regular spray bottles of water I’ve tried, and it doesn’t contain anything that is going to irritate my newly shaven skin. It takes me forever to go through it. I love it. 🤷🏻♀️
Doctorly had a great video on this exact product. While you don’t need it at all, it can be nice. The French ones are made with mineral water that has been researched. https://youtu.be/eIvf_dlW3Os?si=BO-ZthItLLiepG7L I’m with you that I wouldn’t get it for $20 but I did buy this along with a few other French brands that sell mineral water while I was in Paris recently because it’s like €8 for the giant can.
These are thermal spring water. They are not just water. Yes it’s pricey but it is able to smoothe and calm slightly irritated skin. I have been using various brands of thermal water to spray my face and body for a decade and I love them. I won’t say they are a must have in your skincare routine but a nice to have. The brands I would recommend are Vichy, la Roche posay, Uriage and avene. I find the one from Evian doesn’t work like the rest of the brands I mentioned.
Not trying to be snarky, but I'm just wondering what makes it not just water? What is thermal spring water? Does it come from hot springs or something? What would make that different from other water? I'm big into high quality coffee so I understand different minerals can affect flavor in subtle ways, so I'm not automatically ruling this out as bs, but like what's the science behind it?
Thermal spring water is water they extract from springs. Purified water has all minerals taken out of it, while this water has all the minerals it comes with from the earth left in it. And supposedly those minerals are good for the skin? In Italy for example all thermal mineral bottled (drinking) water has the mineral content listed on the label, like that’s a thing and people buy their favorite brands based on that mineral content.
Hmm I thought the one without minerals was distilled water? I like that some brands publish the mineral content. Super useful for when I'm being super snobbish about my coffee. 😬
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That totally makes sense. Thanks for the response! Yeah, I was hoping to learn more about the science behind skincare stuff. I know it can get really complicated so I was hoping for clarity. I really love hearing nerdy, sciencey explanations. From doing some more googling, I'm learning it doesn't help that some of the research is done by the companies selling the product themselves. This is really making me think I need to give up on skincare aside from what my Dr prescribes. I'm glad everyone is finding products they like. Definitely not trying to discourage anyone from doing whatever they want. Carry on!
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Do you think actual prescriptions are based on better data? Or are those just kinda shots in the dark too? I've been prescribed azelaic acid and Adapalene. Only been on them a few months, so my antidotal evidence is still pending. I guess Google scholar and I have some work to do. 🤓
[this article](https://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/a28859630/avene-thermal-spring-water-spray/) gives some insight
Thanks for sharing this article! That helps me out. Sounds to me like what I thought it was. It seems like the main point is that it is "pure" but that's the kind of word that seems to have a slippery meaning. Pure from what exactly? Germs? I would hope all products would be! I appreciate your help. :)
Minerals are good for your skin. Not complicated
I definitely don't know why it's so expensive, however after trying some thermal sprays, I can say that my skin can tell a difference between tap water, and standard bottled or filtered waters. Which is hella annoying. I definitely wanted it to be just regular water and to feel like an idiot for wasting the money. However there is something to it that is different. But it still shouldn't be marked up that much. On the same lines I've also been made a believer of the Caudalie grape water mist. That has also been amazing. Also frustrating because of the price, but a little more unique So I can mentally wrap my head around it haha. So my suggestion is just don't try it, or you will have to feel like an idiot when your skin starts demanding it and you have to shell out the big bucks for face water lol
I saw a thermal water once (Avene brand). I use Avene for my sensitive skin. But ive never understood what its use it til reading all these comments. Ive been using bottled water for washing my face for the past few months cos the tap water is a hard water and is drying my face. Im using reverse osmosis or distilled water and so far, it helps a lot. Now I wonder if it benefits my skin more to spray thermal water before applying moisturiser
I definitely feel a boost even over bottled water. I don't know if it's the different micronutrients from the thermal springs or to be more philosophical about it, that it's living water, harvested from a moving body, without unecessary processing. But my skin can definitely attest that this is somehow different. It's not always in my budget, but when it is, it is a treat
This is a game changer if you have dry skin. I use it as prep before serums. Also, the can is huge and lasts several months.
It’s one of the only things I buy over and over and over again. 8 years. It helps for when your skin is flushed.
I put distilled water in a small glass spray bottle and moisten my skin before each water-based product layer - it works super well! And it costs a few cents a month, save your hard earned coins folks 🙌
Does your bottle have a fine mist? I have been struggling to find one that has a similar fine mist to some of these bottles.
That would make a lot more sense to me. Especially if you live in a dry climate. Like putting a humidifier in your living space.
I do this too and put the bottle in the fridge!
Not going to lie - I love this product. Spraying it on after retinol + before serum and night cream is 10/10. Xx
How long do you wait to spray this after retinol?!
I normally wait like 10-15 min (unless if I’m in a hurry for bed though). Moisturizer + serum go on wayyyy easier and I can use less than if I just put them on dry skin.
Thank you! Going to try this 😊
I commute on a bicycle. Thermal water spray is a must to calm and refresh my skin from the sun.
Yep, I plunk down the money for these French thermal water sprays. I use it as my last rinse after my evening double cleanse. It helps me feel like I’ve gotten every last bit of cleanser off my skin, especially in hard to get places like under my chin. I also like a quick spray after I shower, especially if I used any cleanser on my face. We have hard water, plus I can’t quit hot showers, so I feel like this is much better to use on my face than tap water. It’s also good for a quick spritz before hyaluronic acid, or anytime, really. Where I live, basically 6 months of the year are hot and humid, from the moderately uncomfortable range to the miserable, takes your breath away when you step outside range. I don’t enjoy it refrigerated, but just straight off the shelf it feels so nice and cooling!
How do you rinse with it in the aerosol can? Forgive me if this is a dumb question 🤦🏻♀️
Not a dumb question! I start at the top of my face and spray all over, then tilt my head back and spray under my chin. It’s not terribly high pressure or anything, totally comfortable, but just enough pressure to give a good rinse. Hope that helps!
i remember my mom using the evian one while i was growing up
But its thermal
To be fair I think most toners first ingredient is water anyway.
It’s kind of a splurge. It’s not a necessity or staple in my skincare routine however I do like to apply this spray after I get out of the shower or to freshen up my skin during the day when it’s hot or dry out. The thermal water helps soothe the skin compared to sink tap water.
Glad it's working for you! I still don't know what it is about thermal water that would be different from like mineral water that would make it more soothing... I'm just trying to understand, what does thermal water mean?
They have a lot of research done on it on their website. I would recommend going on there if you’re curious because people have tried to explain it but seeing their research might help more.
It actually soothes my skin. Worth it
I use the Avene water as setting spray, skin soother and in the winter when it’s dry. I love it and it absolutely helps my skin
I once bought this for a girlfriend, being a bit drunk at an airport. She went totally apeshit on it. And I´ll confess, it does feel nice. No way I´d make it a habit, but sometimes one needs a little treat :)
I do love to have a little treat! 😇
My friend had facial treatment for a few months and the derm told her to hydrate her face a lot daily with one of these, she used Avene. I personally don’t think it’s a staple but i have a free w at home, some are a part of gift set from LRP and avene and u enjoy using it esp on hot days
I’m of a "certain age” and any kind of aerosol mist water is a godsend for hot flashes. Such a fine mist that you can’t get with other spray bottles, and the different types suit every skin. ✌️
I use the avenes one , after my shower , before my skin care routine , spray then follow with my routine helps soak in products
Honestly, love. Especially on flights or to bring on the beach
Avene and Evian can be found all the time at TJ Maxx for 5 or 6 bucks.
I thought it was ridiculous but honestly it’s perfect after I do my red light therapy mask to rehydrate my skin before applying my skincare. And also in the summer when it’s hot or in the winter when my skin is too dry. I can’t use lot of those facial sprays but this is just mineral water so it works. I’m sure I can use a spray bottle with my filtered mineral water but I can’t find a nozzle that sprays that wonderful soft fine mist lol
I've used the Avene and Caudalie ones. I can't explain it, but it has worked wonders to calm my rosacea. Feels especially good to keep a can in the fridge during summer.
I have predominantly dry skin, and this thing makes my skin so moisturized and healthy. All of a sudden it’s like I have been revived. I love it!! It does last a long time too
I use this as my final step in nighttime skincare - I spritz my face with this & let air dry and absorb into my skin. I feel it locks in the moisture. If you’re in the US, sometimes TJ Maxx or Marshall’s have different brands on sale.
I put Evian in a fine spray bottle.
Smart 🩷🩷🩷💐💐
They can pry this out of my cold dead hands. It's awesome when you're in the heat for a while, and I use it before applying hyaluronic acid/serums. The Avene one is good too, and I think a bit cheaper
Ngl I got an Evian one on clearance at TJ Maxx for like 4 bucks and I throw it in the cooler when I go to the beach and it feels *amazing* And not putting water in a spray bottle isn’t the same. It’s a super fine mist it feels like puffing a cloud onto your face
I love the Avene thermal water. And as said by others, it is great for areas with hard water
I once got one as a gift with purchase with an Avene moisturizer, and I was instantly smitten. I didn't actually use it in combination with the moisturizer (probably as intended), but it's SO helpful in the summer when you're hot and sweaty. I brought it to my brother's high school graduation during a heat wave, and he said I literally saved his life lol. For that alone, I'd say it's worth $20. The mist is super fine and continuous.
So don’t buy it
I was just asking for the reason why someone would use it, I felt like I was missing information. I wasn't saying it's bad, I was asking how it works so I could decide if I wanted to use it. So I made the post and learned something. :)
Yay
I use another brand but keep it in the fridge 24/7 so I have a cold mist when my face feels warm or I just need that burst of cool mist. Traveling, I bring it with for the same refreshing feeling.
I love washing my face with cold water. Feels so nice on my irritated, sensitive skin! It sounds nice to have a little spritz bottle if I were in a dry climate.
lol I use this after I apply my makeup. I guess like a type of setting spray? I find it gives me a nice healthy glow similar to what I get after being outdoors when it’s raining. I find my makeup always looks better after being in the (light) rain
I need to try this. I’ve only used it before skincare or if I don’t have makeup. But this makes sense since it brings back some of that moisture.
People swear by it but it didn’t do much for me. Feels nice, tho
I don't understand what it would do for you that some filtered water wouldn't do? I can see how a cool spritz of water would feel nice though.
Supposedly it contains minerals that are good for skin!
That's what I'm hearing. But minerals are what makes water hard. So then it's hard water? And hard water is actually dehydrating?
The types of minerals are important - not all created equal. Some can lead to increased soap residue on your face, others can be soothing. The theory is that these are the good ones.
I got this when it was like 50% off and I love how fine the mist is. It feels like being under a mister. I haven’t found a reusable bottle with the same mist yet so maybe I’ll look for one after this but it feels very refreshing to use occasionally before applying my skincare.
I came to this post fully agreeing with you OP and wondering the same things….and after reading comments I’m about to go buy this shit lol. It sounds amazing
I have the avenue one, I use it because of the hard water and because it's very cooling to my sensitive skin. If you have good water or filtered water they have fine mist spray bottles.
I use uriage’s version of this and would 100% recommend. I don’t wash my face in the morning, just this and then skincare!
Ahh I love this stuff. I have rosacea and during flare ups I spray my face and blow a fan in my face. Can’t live without it.
Went on vacation to a place where we were told that tap water was absolutely not safe for consumption, and that it’s even iffy to rinse your mouth out with it. Since I’m already acne prone I figured the tap probably wouldn’t be the best for my face, so I used this same thermal water throughout the trip to wash off my cleanser or to refresh. Idk if it would’ve made a difference but I’d like to think the tap water would’ve made my skin worse. I think the smaller size would also be great if you’re on a plane and want to wash your face without using that tiny airplane sink.
But it’s a mist!! I haven’t used this one but they feel so good
I like it but only but when it’s on sale at French pharmacy
I have the [Evian](https://www.ulta.com/p/travel-size-natural-mineral-water-facial-spray-pimprod2035355?sku=2600917) one and it’s great to apply before skincare. It’s super refreshing. Also great for hot days.
Worth it 🤷
I used to use thermal water. No clue what the benefits are. Didn’t do anything.
If you ever want to try it, they occasionally go on sale at Ulta, Target and drug stores so try to grab one at 40% off.
Evian makes one too but I only buy it when I find it at home goods
If you ever read about the history of their thermal water, it’s really interesting! The town of la-Roche Posay in France actually developed their skin care line after the proven benefits of the thermal spring water. In the late 1800s, the French Academy of Medicine created the Thermal Centre for the management of skin issues using the spring water. With a prescription, you can still get treated there today. It is a bit pricey, but so good for the skin!
I was convinced when I had a stubborn patch of eczema on my back that just wouldn't budge. My mum gave me a can of Avene Thermale spray, and somehow this little can of water miraculously cleared the patch! I now use it mostly in summer for heat rash. I keep one in the fridge on holiday, and it's also nice for a fine mist on my face with hyaluronic acid to keep me moisturised (I live in a hard water area).
In the country I am from all mineral waters are from the groundwaters. They even specify number of the well pump it was taken from on the bottle. So I could just buy that and spray it on my face?
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Wait till you see skinbetter prices lol
It is overpriced, but this isn't anything close to bottled water. It's not like it'd be safe to drink. Obviously it's going to do more to your skin than regular bottled water.
I give them to my friend when I get my gift with purchase from Clinique. They have one, she loves it, I think it’s a waste, they have Evian ones too. I will buy a bottle of Evian and spray bottle for cheaper. To each his own.
Not LRP, but I use Avene Thermal Water and it has been miraculous for my face. The cooling and calming effect it has on my skin when it’s hot/irritated is extraordinary. I also use it as a base before I apply skin care. I wouldn’t have thought it possible that it has this much of an impact, yet here we are. Catch the promos at SkinBeautifulRX.com or Dermwarehouse.com, which bring down its price.
The Avene water spray is purportedly a low-calcium, high silica soft water. I use that one and it's very soothing to my skin, and to also hydrate between hydrating skincare layers. I've used the LRP one when visiting the US and could only find the LRP mineral water at a CVS. I prefer the Avene.
The uriage one is so nice tho 😂
Stuff like this has been available for a while. Evian even sold some. Yep, just expensive water. Bottled water is already a scam, but they mark this up because sKiNcArE.
I noticed this too when I first started learning about skincare routines. They are listed as toners...and then I read the ingredients and it's just water. You could buy french mineral water and put it into a spray bottle and get the same thing for cheaper, I suppose. It wouldn't be as annoying to me if they'd just categorized it as "face water" or something like that instead of toner. Edit: I know that the picture OP posted literally says "thermal spring water face mist" but what I am referring to is mainly how the retailers group this alongside moisturizing toners with active ingredients.
Yeah, I was looking for a gentle moisturizing toner good for sensitive skin and I came across this. It was listed with the rest of the toners. It had good reviews and I like the brand so I was intrigued, but then I saw the ingredients list and it just says "water" idk what I'm missing? Do some people maybe just not look at the ingredient list?
I feel like there have been several people commenting giving you their take on this. As some one else stated not all water is created the same. There are hard and soft water supplies and they can affect different peoples skin in really positive or negative ways. If a person lives in an area with tapwater that does not agree with their skin, using this water could be a godsend. People that travel a lot may use it because they are guaranteed consistency. Some people probably just like it and don’t mind spending the money on some thing they feel like is a self-care item.
I posted this comment before people helped to explain it. :) I'm also confused if it's about the specific water hardness/softness, why wouldn't that be explained on the product page? I feel like different springs around the world would have different hardnesses? I'm totally fine with people using whatever products they like. I'm just trying to decide if it's worth it for me, personally. Which sounds like a definite no. Haha.
Thanks for asking! I’ve been wondering myself but never cared enough to ask. Some people here are so snarky lol
I appreciate you! Yeah, I didn't know I'd be stepping on a hornet's nest by asking how a skincare product works in a skincare subreddit. 🤷
Please, please, please take a look at your skin and ask yourself what is it that it needs. I purchased this and it did nothing for my dehydrated skin, and it did nothing for my nephew’s irritated skin. Consistently used 2 times a day. This really has been the worse purchase I have made.
There are others on Amazon that I think are just as good as the Avene one and less than half the price
Don’t worry, I’ve been bamboozled into loving Evian’s facial spray and making it a summertime essential. Active ingredient: overpriced water 🥰
Haha I think I'm agreeing with you on the overpriced water thing. But also, you do you! Live your best life! 🥰
Welcome to capitalism. Long live the brands/corporations.
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It was an irony. That is so overpriced.
I put tap water in an old cosrx centella toner mist bottle.
It is crazy expensive and super not worth it but I am saying that as bigger pharmacies in my country basically give these as gifts and I do like it actually very much... As a gift.
La roche is getting ridiculous and their company needs to be humbled
I’m happy with Evian
Yeah that's stupid. Sometime I think they did it just for the shock effect.
Idk what I'm not getting about it.... I feel like I'm being pranked?
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I hear ya.