Avène Hydrance Light Hydrating Emulsion Moisturiser for Dehydrated Skin
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hydrance Light Hydrating Emulsion Moisturiser for Dehydrated Skin”
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.
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, squalane.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Smoothness and luminosity are restored, and fine dehydration lines are minimised Formulated for normal to combination sensitive skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C14-22 alcohols~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsDimethicone~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeIsocetyl stearoyl stearate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isocetyl stearoyl stearateTriethylhexanoin~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Triethylhexanoin1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.15%
Polymethyl methacrylate~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylatePotassium cetyl phosphate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideParfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPhytosterols~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsPolysorbate 60~0.15–0.55%
Sclerotium gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSqualane~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneWater~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, C14-22 alcohols, Dimethicone, Isocetyl stearoyl stearate, Triethylhexanoin, 1,2-hexanediol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Benzoic acid, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phytosterols, Polysorbate 60, Sclerotium gum, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Squalane, Water
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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