Eau Thermale Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream vs NIVEA Creme

For sensitive, reactive skin, Eau Thermale Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream is the stronger pick by our read of the two formulas. Eau Thermale Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream and NIVEA Creme are close on what they deliver, so it comes down to your skin: Eau Thermale Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream is the kinder pick for sensitive or reactive skin since it is fragrance-free.

NIVEA Creme is the cheaper of the two (~€6 vs ~€23).

They are both moisturizers, so you would normally pick one rather than layer both in the same step. You can keep both and alternate them (morning and night, or on different days) if you like variety, but you do not need two.