Eau Thermale Avene

Eau Thermale Avene Cleanance Night Cream

Name: Eau Thermale Avene - Cleanance Night Cream
Brand: Eau Thermale Avene

Efficacy85/100IrritancyMedium

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4 of 5 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

1 ingredient credited for this claim

Strong support

What the product description says

“It helps reduce the appearance of blemishes, spots and residual marks and improves the appearance of fine lines for a smooth, soft and youthful complexion.”

Source: SmallFlower

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

RetinalHeroEffect: HighOne step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating~0.2–0.35%

Evens skin tone

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

What the product description says

“It helps reduce the appearance of blemishes, spots and residual marks and improves the appearance of fine lines for a smooth, soft and youthful complexion.”

Source: SmallFlower

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: hexylresorcinol.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

HexylresorcinolEffect: LowMight be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin~0.6–0.9%

Anti-blemish

1 ingredient credited for this claim

Strong support

What the product description says

“It helps reduce the appearance of blemishes, spots and residual marks and improves the appearance of fine lines for a smooth, soft and youthful complexion.”

Source: SmallFlower

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinal. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Moisturizing

14 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Additionally, the cream contains salicylic acid to help exfoliate the skin and unclog pores, while glycerin hydrates and nourishes the skin.”

Source: SmallFlower

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, dimethicone.

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~1.3–1.6%

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~6.6–8.1%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~3.3–4%

DimethiconolKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time~0.3–0.55%

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~2.5–3%

IsododecaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture~4.6–5.6%

Dimethicone crosspolymerKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface~0.3–0.55%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~2–2.5%

AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.5–0.75%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1–1.3%

Arachidyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~0.5–0.75%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.5–0.75%

Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.5%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.35–0.6%

Exfoliation

1 ingredient credited for this claim

Limited support

What the product description says

“Additionally, the cream contains salicylic acid to help exfoliate the skin and unclog pores, while glycerin hydrates and nourishes the skin.”

Source: SmallFlower

This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

PapainEffect: LowAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating~0.25–0.45%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (hexylresorcinol) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

HexylresorcinolKey activeEffect: MediumMight be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin~0.6–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Parfum, Retinal

Medium risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.7–2.1%est.

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

PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

RetinalOne step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%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~6.6–8.1%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2–2.5%est.

HexylresorcinolMight be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skinMedium~0.6–0.9%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.35–0.6%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Comedogenic

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

1 flagged

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

AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.5–0.75%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.6–8.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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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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Isododecane~4.6–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Dimethicone~3.3–4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Glycerin~2.5–3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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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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Pentylene glycol~2–2.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Propylene glycol~1.7–2.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Water~1.5–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Squalane~1.3–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

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.

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Glyceryl stearate~1–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Hexylresorcinol~0.6–0.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Algin~0.5–0.75%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Arachidyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Arachidyl glucoside~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Behenyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Bht~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Carbomer~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface

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Dimethiconol~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

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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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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.3–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Papain~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

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Peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Retinal~0.2–0.35%

Hero · Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemishIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Evens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-blemish

One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Stearyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Water, Squalane, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Hexylresorcinol, 1,2-hexanediol, Algin, Arachidyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Bht, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Parfum, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Papain, Peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, Retinal, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Stearyl alcohol, Titanium dioxide, Xanthan gum

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