Hydrance Aqua Gel Avène

Name: Avène - Hydrance Aqua Gel
Brand: Avène

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Moisturizing

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Irritancy

MEDIUM

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
squalane	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	avne thermal spring water	Plain old water
2	glycerin	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
3	pentylene glycol	Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
4	1,2-hexanediol	A preservative
5	dimethicone	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
6	isocetyle stearoyl stearate
7	triethylhexanoin	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
8	caprylic/capric triglyceride	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
9	betaine	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
10	methyl gluceth-20	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
11	polyglyceryl010 myristate
12	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer	Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
13	bht	A preservative
14	bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane	A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
15	c12-20 alkyl glucoside	Helps water and oil mix together
16	c14-22 alcohols	A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
17	carbomer	Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
18	citric acid	Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
19	cucurbita pepo (pumpkin seed oil) seed oil
20	fragrance	An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
21	phytosterols	Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
22	potassium hydroxide	Used to adjust the pH level of products
23	sodium citrate	Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
24	sodium dextran sulfate
25	sodium hyaluronate	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
26	squalane	An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
27	tocopheryl glucoside	Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin
28	water	Plain old water

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