Eau Thermale Avene After-Sun Repair Creamy Gel
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 9 moreStrong evidence
“This soothing and moisturizing cream-gel formula provides a cooling effect and long-lasting hydration to the skin after sun exposure while counteracting the drying and damaging effects of the sun.”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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, beta-sitosterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Glycyrrhetinic acid, Glycine soja seed extract + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Glycine soja seed extractModerate evidence
This product contains glycyrrhetinic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Glycyrrhetinic acid, Glycine soja seed extractModerate evidence
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycine soja seed extract, glycyrrhetinic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Peg-4~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isododecane~4.7–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneGlycerin~3.5–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinParaffinum liquidum~2.9–3.5%
- 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 liquidumSorbitan stearate~2.4–2.9%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.7–2.1%
- 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%
Beta-sitosterol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolCaprylyl glycol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholParfum~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycine soja seed extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractGlycyrrhetinic acid~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhetinic acidHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.75–1.15%
- 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 copolymerIsohexadecane~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePeg-32~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Peg-400~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 60~0.6–0.9%
Sodium cetearyl sulfate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateSodium hydroxide~0.5–0.75%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSucrose cocoate~0.45–0.7%
Tocopheryl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glucosideWater~0.4–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Peg-4, Isododecane, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Sorbitan stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Benzoic acid, Beta-sitosterol, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Parfum, Glycine soja seed extract, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Peg-32, Peg-400, Polysorbate 60, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Sucrose cocoate, Tocopheryl glucoside, Water, Xanthan gum
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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.
| Eau Thermale AveneAfter-Sun Repair Creamy GelYOUR PRODUCT | DucrayDexyane Anti-Scratching Emollient Balm | Pierre Fabre Health CareDexeryl Essential Rich Nourishing Milk | BiodermaSensibio face moisturiser sensitive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | $29.00 | $14.93−$14.07 | $7.92−$21.08 | $15.50−$13.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Cera Alba | Cera Alba | Fructooligosaccharides |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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