Avène

Avène A-OXitive Water Cream First Signs of Ageing

Name: Avène - A-OXitive Water Cream First Signs of Ageing
Brand: Avène

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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3 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

What the product description says

“A-OXitive Water Cream First Signs of Ageing”

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This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Ascorbyl glucosideKey activeEffect: MediumA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products~1.5–2.2%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.05–0.25%

Moisturizing

6 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Moisturise with A-Oxitive Water Cream”

Source: Supderdrug

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, pentylene glycol.

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~2.1–3.2%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–5.8%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1.7–2.6%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.4–1%

Evens skin tone

1 ingredient credited for this claim

Moderate support

What the product description says

“immediately provides a more radiant complexion and even skin tone. . Avène Thermal Spring Water.”

Source: Supderdrug

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Tocopheryl glucosideEffect: LowAntioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.85–1.25%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3.5–5.2%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Ppg-3 myristyl etherUsed to dissolve other ingredientsMedium~2.8–4.2%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.7–2.6%est.

Ascorbyl glucosideA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in productsMedium~1.5–2.2%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~1.2–1.9%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.45–1%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.4–1%est.

Cetrimonium bromideHelps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propylene glycol~3.5–5.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Ppg-3 myristyl ether~2.8–4.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to dissolve other ingredients

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Dimethicone~2.1–3.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Pentylene glycol~1.7–2.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Ascorbyl glucoside~1.5–2.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.2–1.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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C14-22 alcohols~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations

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Tocopheryl glucoside~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Bht~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.45–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–1%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Cetrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve products

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Citric acid~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Disodium edta~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Mica~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Polysorbate 60~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Silica~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Sodium citrate~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Water~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Ppg-3 myristyl ether, Dimethicone, Pentylene glycol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, C14-22 alcohols, Tocopheryl glucoside, Bht, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetrimonium bromide, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Parfum, Mica, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Sodium citrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tocopherol, Water, Xanthan gum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivativesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Skin absorption and metabolism of a new vitamin E prodrug, δ-tocopherol-glucoside: In vitro evaluation in human skin modelsresearchgate.net
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Contact dermatitis caused by alkyl glucosides in the modern cosmetic industry and contact dermatitis in the Canadian aircraft industrydigitool.library.mcgill.ca
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Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
12
Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
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Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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