Avril

Avril Organic Anti-Aging Cream

Name: Avril - Organic Anti-Aging Cream
Brand: Avril

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh

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Anti-aging

2 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“It helps combat the signs of aging.”

Source: Cocoon Center

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: MediumAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.2–0.4%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.35%

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · 13 ingredients credited for this claim

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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, mel.

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, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~3.2–3.9%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2–2.4%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.8–4.6%

Rosa rubiginosa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss~0.45–0.65%

C10-18 triglyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture~2.4–2.9%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.7–2%

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~1.5–1.8%

MelKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it~0.75–1.1%

Rosa damascena flower water· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~7–8.5%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.25–0.5%

Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.45–0.7%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.2–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

9 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil + 7 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~7–8.5%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.

Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture lossHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.25%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2–2.4%est.

Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.95–1.2%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Acacia senegal gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product textureMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.2–0.4%est.

Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.7–2%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Rosa damascena flower water~7–8.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~3.8–4.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~3.2–3.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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C10-18 triglycerides~2.4–2.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~1.5–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Anthemis nobilis flower water~1.2–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.95–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Mel~0.75–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Microcrystalline cellulose~0.7–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Exfoliation

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Sodium levulinate~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Fagus sylvatica bud extract~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Acacia senegal gum~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture

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Rosa canina fruit oil~0.45–0.7%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Rosa rubiginosa seed oil~0.45–0.65%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss

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Sodium anisate~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Parfum~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Lactic acid~0.2–0.4%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Sodium phytate~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Linalool~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzoic acid~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Geraniol~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Alcohol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Ingredient list view

Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, C10-18 triglycerides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Cetearyl glucoside, Mel, Microcrystalline cellulose, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium levulinate, Xanthan gum, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Acacia senegal gum, Rosa canina fruit oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Sodium anisate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Parfum, Lactic acid, Sodium phytate, Dehydroacetic acid, Tocopherol, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzoic acid, Geraniol, Limonene, Alcohol