Name: Avène - Cleanance
Brand: Avène

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Cleansing
Exfoliation

Cleansing

What does the product description say?

Cleanance

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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polysorbate 20, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

polysorbate 20 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps oil and water mix together

polysorbate 60 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps oil and water mix together

sorbitan isostearate 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps oil and water mix together

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.

glycolic acid 5.5% - 8.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

lactic acid 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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glycolic acid 5.5% - 8.3%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

lactic acid 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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glycolic acid 5.5% - 8.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

propylene glycol 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycolic acid 5.5% - 8.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

glycerin 3.5% - 5.3%

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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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Water, Glycolic acid, Glycerin, Polymethyl methacrylate, Propylene glycol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Isopropyl myristate, Lactic acid, Sodium chloride, Hexylresorcinol, Parfum, Lens esculenta seed extract, Pentylene glycol, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Sodium benzoate, Sorbitan isostearate

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Key ingredients	glycolic acid lactic acid +6 more	Common: lactic acid glycolic acid +1 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +12 more	Common: lactic acid lactic acid +5 more Other: salicylic acid adenosine +27 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: cocamidopropyl betaine poloxamer 124 +1 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin Other: azelaic acid niacinamide +36 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: copper pca zinc pca +4 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin Other: niacinamide gluconolactone +6 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin Other: ammonium laureth sulfate ammonium lauryl sulfate +1 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin Other: salicylic acid fructose +8 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol inulin +4 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: betaine glycol distearate +4 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower cera Has skin benefit? +30 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? +3 more	niacin Has skin benefit? retinyl acetate Has skin benefit? +22 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium hydroxymethylglycinate Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? di-c12-13 alkyl malate Has skin benefit? +76 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +87 more	water Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana leaf water Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? ammonium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylyl/capryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +23 more	citrus aurantium dulcis flower water Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +11 more

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