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Hydrance Aqua-Gel Hydrating Aqua Cream-in-Gel Avène

Avène - Hydrance Aqua-Gel Hydrating Aqua Cream-in-Gel
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

44 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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Bluemercury
Starting at $36.00
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In stock 2/19/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing

Promises, but can't deliver

  • Anti-aging
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Hydrance Aqua-Gel Hydrating Aqua Cream-in-Gel"
From product name

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
meets threshold
Irritancy
sodium hyaluronate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"visibly plump the skin, smoothing the appearance of pronounced wrinkles furrows and lines instantly."
From: Bluemercury

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
pentylene glycol
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
1,2-hexanediol
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
triethylhexanoin
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
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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Scientific Sources

  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
  • Contact dermatitis caused by alkyl glucosides in the modern cosmetic industry and contact dermatitis in the Canadian aircraft industry
  • Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
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