Avène Les Essentiels Soothing Radiance Mask for Dry, Sensitive Skin
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 8 moreWorks well
“Les Essentiels Soothing Radiance Mask for Dry, Sensitive Skin”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera microcristallina, phenyl trimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
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~45–55%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.5–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumWater~4.4–5.4%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPalmitic acid~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHydrogenated palm/palm kernel oil peg-6 esters~1.8–2.2%
Triethanolamine~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineGlyceryl stearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateMicrocrystalline wax~1.1–1.4%
Cera microcristallina~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaPeg-100 stearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePropylene glycol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.85%
Caprylic/capric glycerides~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylic/capric glyceridesCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenyl trimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeRibes rubrum fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Tocopheryl glucoside~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Tocopheryl glucosideTropolone~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractIngredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Unknown, Water, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Hydrogenated palm/palm kernel oil peg-6 esters, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl stearate, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Peg-100 stearate, Propylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylic/capric glycerides, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Parfum, Phenyl trimethicone, Ribes rubrum fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Tocopheryl glucoside, Tropolone, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AvèneLes Essentiels Soothing Radiance Mask for Dry, Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Eau Thermale AveneFace Soothing Radiance Mask | Mario BadescuWhitening Mask | Institut EsthedermNutri System Cream Mask Nutritive Bath | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 73% | 52% | 50% |
| Price | — | $31.56 | $24.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"Avène - Les Essentiels Soothing Radiance Mask for Dry, Sensitive Skin" is effective for: Moisturizing
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The product retails from 9.05£ up to 14.75£ in the United Kingdom and from 13.50$ up to 26.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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