Avène Hydrance Aqua Gel

Name: Avène - Hydrance Aqua Gel
Brand: Avène

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

betaine
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cucurbita pepo seed oil
dimethicone
glycerin
methyl gluceth-20
phytosterols
sodium hyaluronate
squalane
triethylhexanoin
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75 /100

IRRITANCY

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"Hydrance Aqua Gel"

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WIMJ summary

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: betaine, glycerin.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
betaine	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
pentylene glycol
1,2-hexanediol
triethylhexanoin

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
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	4.1% - 6.1%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	3.6% - 5.3%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	1.9% - 2.9%
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	2% - 3.1%
isocetyl stearoyl stearate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	1.6% - 2.4%
triethylhexanoin Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	1.1% - 1.7%
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	1.3% - 1.9%
betaine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	0.95% - 1.4%
methyl gluceth-20 Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it	0.55% - 1.25%
polyglyceryl-10 myristate	0.4% - 0.95%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.35% - 0.85%
bht A preservative	0.2% - 0.75%
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	0.2% - 0.75%
c12-20 alkyl glucoside Helps water and oil mix together	0.15% - 0.65%
c14-22 alcohols A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations	0.15% - 0.6%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.15% - 0.6%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.1% - 0.45%
cucurbita pepo seed oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.1% - 0.4%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.25%
phytosterols Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function	0.1% - 0.35%
potassium hydroxide Used to adjust the pH level of products	0.05% - 0.25%
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	0.05% - 0.15%
sodium dextran sulfate	0.05% - 0.15%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.05% - 0.15%
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.	0.05% - 0.25%
tocopheryl glucoside Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin	0.05% - 0.15%
water Plain old water	0.01% - 0.05%
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