Eau Thermale Avene

Eau Thermale Avene Face Hydrance: Aqua-Gel

Name: Eau Thermale Avene - Face Hydrance: Aqua-Gel
Brand: Eau Thermale Avene

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

13 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Face Hydrance Aqua-Gel”

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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: betaine, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.95–1.4%

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~2–3.1%

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~4.1–6.1%

PhytosterolsKey active· EmollientEffect: HighLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function~0.1–0.35%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.15%

TriethylhexanoinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.7%

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~1.3–1.9%

Cucurbita pepo seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%

Methyl gluceth-20Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it~0.55–1.25%

Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.2–0.75%

Isocetyl stearoyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2.4%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~3.6–5.3%

SqualaneUnder-dosedEffect: 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.~0.05–0.25%

Anti-aging

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No support

What the product description says

“Eau Thermale Avène offers ranges suitable for all skin concerns very sensitive skin, dehydrated, oily and blemish-prone, anti-ageing, sun-protection, dull skin, dry skin, redness-prone, and itchy skin.”

Source: Allbeauty

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Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

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

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.6–5.3%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.9–2.9%est.

TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.1–1.7%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~1.3–1.9%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.85%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%est.

C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

PhytosterolsLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier functionMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.1%

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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Pentylene glycol~3.6–5.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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1,2-hexanediol~1.9–2.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Dimethicone~2–3.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

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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Isocetyl stearoyl stearate~1.6–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Triethylhexanoin~1.1–1.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–1.9%

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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Betaine~0.95–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Methyl gluceth-20~0.55–1.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Bht~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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C14-22 alcohols~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations

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Carbomer~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

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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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Cucurbita pepo seed oil~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Phytosterols~0.1–0.35%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function

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Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Sodium citrate~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Sodium dextran sulfate~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Squalane~0.05–0.25%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

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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Tocopheryl glucoside~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Water~0.01–0.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Dimethicone, Isocetyl stearoyl stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Betaine, Methyl gluceth-20, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Bht, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, C14-22 alcohols, Carbomer, Citric acid, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Parfum, Phytosterols, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Sodium dextran sulfate, Sodium hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopheryl glucoside, Water

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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.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
4
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
5
Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
6
Contact dermatitis caused by alkyl glucosides in the modern cosmetic industry and contact dermatitis in the Canadian aircraft industrydigitool.library.mcgill.ca
7
Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
8
Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
9
Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
10
Skin absorption and metabolism of a new vitamin E prodrug, δ-tocopherol-glucoside: In vitro evaluation in human skin modelsresearchgate.net

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