Ageing skin is often associated with fine lines and wrinkles, but the visible changes that happen over time can go much further. As skin ages, changes in its structure, volume and density can gradually affect the contours and overall shape of the face.
This is where the inverted Triangle of Youth comes into focus.
In aesthetic medicine, changes in facial fat distribution are reflected in the evolution of the inverted Triangle of Youth. Over time, areas such as the cheeks may lose fat while other areas, including the jaw, may gain it. These changes can gradually alter facial volume, contours and definition.
Alongside these structural changes, ageing skin may also experience changes in barrier function, contributing to dryness, reduced radiance and uneven skin tone.
Rather than focusing on wrinkles alone, Avène DermAbsolu takes a broader approach to the visible signs of ageing, targeting loss of structure, dryness and uneven skin tone with formulas designed to help resculpt, redensify and intensely nourish the skin.
Looking Beyond Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Changes in facial fat distribution can contribute to differences in volume across the face, affecting its contours and overall shape. At the same time, a decline in skin barrier function can contribute to dryness, reduced radiance and uneven skin tone.
These visible changes form part of the broader approach behind Avène DermAbsolu.
At the heart of this approach is Bakuchiol, a plant-based, retinol-like active. According to Avène, Bakuchiol offers anti-ageing efficacy with better tolerance than retinol and is suitable even for sensitive skin. Together with complementary active ingredients, it forms part of the DermAbsolu approach to loss of structure, dryness and uneven skin tone.
The Hero: Intensive Resculpting Night Cream
At the heart of the DermAbsolu routine is the Intensive Resculpting Night Cream, an overnight formula designed to address the three clinical signs of ageing identified by Avène: loss of structure, dryness and uneven skin tone.
Avène says the formula is also designed to boost collagen production by 2x, helping skin appear firmer and facial contours more defined.
The formula combines three key active ingredients:
Bakuchiol 1%
A plant-based, retinol-like active that stimulates the synthesis of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, helping support skin structure, density and resilience. It offers anti-ageing efficacy with better tolerance than retinol and is suitable even for sensitive skin, complemented by the soothing and anti-irritating properties of Avène Thermal Spring Water.
Pro-Ceramides 2%
Designed to stimulate the synthesis of ceramides and lipids involved in the cohesion and strength of the epidermis, helping support the skin barrier while providing intense, continuous nourishment.
Niacinamide 2%
A brightening agent and powerful antioxidant that helps improve the evenness of skin tone.
Together, these ingredients help restore density, resculpt facial contours and intensely nourish the skin.
What the Clinical Results Show
The results cited by Avène build over time.
After 28 days, 80% of women found their facial contours resculpted. After two months, dermatologist assessment showed a 30% reduction in sagging skin and a 21% improvement in skin-tone evenness.
The Night Cream also delivers a sensorial experience. Its melting gel-cream texture contains microdroplets of oil with Bakuchiol and Pro-Ceramides, designed for rapid, deep absorption.
According to Avène, the formula intensely nourishes from the first day, while 93% of women showed an improvement in illuminated skin tone.
The Night Cream is applied each evening to the face, neck and décolleté, either on its own or after serum. For a more intensive treatment, it can also be used as a mask one to three times a week by applying a thicker layer, leaving it on for 10 minutes and then removing any excess.
The DermAbsolu Resculpting Ritual: From Day to Night
Caring for ageing skin goes beyond a single skincare step. From preparing the skin for the products that follow to addressing its changing needs throughout the day and night, the DermAbsolu ritual combines targeted active ingredients with sensorial textures to leave skin feeling nourished and looking smoother, more radiant and redensified.
DERMABSOLU Concentrated Resculpting Serum
30ML ($108.90)
The ritual begins with the Concentrated Resculpting Serum, a lightweight first step designed to bring comfort and radiance to the skin while helping restore the appearance of density.
At its core is 1.5% Bakuchiol, alongside 2% Pro-Ceramides and Vanilla Polyphenols. While Bakuchiol provides restructuring action and Pro-Ceramides help restore the skin barrier, Vanilla Polyphenols help boost hyaluronic acid synthesis to redensify the skin and counteract skin sagging.
Its sensorial serum-in-oil technology brings together the light, fluid feel of a serum with the comfort of an oil, absorbing with a non-greasy, non-sticky finish. A subtle “white light” pigment gently illuminates the complexion, adding to skin’s natural-looking radiance.
Apply to the face, neck and décolleté before daily skincare, shaking well before use.
DERMABSOLU Filler Eye Contour Cream
15ML ($81.90)
Attention then turns to the delicate eye contour, where signs of ageing can appear through crow’s feet, dark circles and puffiness.
The Filler Eye Contour Cream combines 1% Bakuchiol, 1% Glycoleol and Vanilla Polyphenols in an enveloping, fragrance-free formula that hydrates and nourishes, while a cooling metal nozzle adds a refreshing sensation on application.
With regular use, it helps smooth crow’s feet, reduce the intensity of dark circles and puffiness, and illuminate the eye area. After 56 days, dermatologist assessment found improvements in crow’s feet and dark circles in nine out of 10 women.
Apply morning and/or evening around the eye contour.
DERMABSOLU Redensifying Day Cream
50ML ($104.90)
As the morning ritual continues, the Redensifying Day Cream envelops the skin in a fine, soft texture created to provide lasting comfort while helping restore visible radiance.
Formulated with 1% Bakuchiol, 2% Pro-Ceramides and Vanilla Polyphenols, it helps redensify, resculpt facial contours, smooth and illuminate the complexion. “White light” pigment and healthy-glow pearls enhance its luminous finish, while the formula provides immediate hydration that lasts for 24 hours.
Over time, its redensifying action becomes increasingly visible: after 56 days, 89% of women found their facial volumes redefined. The formula is supported by seven clinical studies on the product and has been tested on sensitive skin.
Apply each morning to the face, neck and neckline.
DERMABSOLU Intensive Resculpting Night Cream
40ML ($114.70)
As day gives way to night, the Intensive Resculpting Night Cream becomes the final restorative step of the DermAbsolu ritual.
Powered by 1% Bakuchiol, 2% Pro-Ceramides and 2% Niacinamide, its melting gel-cream texture helps redensify, resculpt facial contours, intensely nourish and illuminate the skin. After 28 days, 80% of women found their contours resculpted, while dermatologist assessment after two months showed a 30% reduction in sagging skin.
Apply each evening to the face, neck and décolleté, either alone or after serum. For a more intensive treatment, use as a mask 1–3 times a week by applying a thick layer, leaving it on for 10 minutes, then gently removing any excess.
Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray
50ML ($11.50)
Before targeted skincare begins, Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray offers a soothing first step to prepare the skin for the ritual ahead.
Used after cleansing, its fine mist helps remove residual impurities while preparing the skin for subsequent skincare products. Suitable for sensitive and hypersensitive skin, Avène Thermal Spring Water helps soothe and soften the skin, leaving it feeling comfortable and refreshed.
Spray generously over the face, wait a few moments, then gently pat dry before continuing with skincare.
Bringing the Triangle of Youth Back Into Focus
The Triangle of Youth highlights how changes in facial volume and contours can contribute to the visible signs of ageing. Alongside these structural changes, ageing skin can also experience dryness, reduced radiance and uneven skin tone.
Avène DermAbsolu takes a holistic approach to these visible changes, with a range designed to help resculpt, redensify and intensely nourish the skin.
At the heart of the range is the Intensive Resculpting Night Cream, formulated to act on three clinical signs of ageing: loss of structure, dryness and uneven skin tone.
Discover the Avène DermAbsolu Resculpting Ritual and explore a skincare routine designed to care for ageing skin from day to night.
Avène DermAbsolu and Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray are available at Watsons, Guardian, Unity, leading pharmacies, and online through Avène’s Official Flagship Stores on Shopee and Lazada.
