Eau Thermale Avene Hydrance Optimale Rich Hydrating Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This rich, creamy moisturizer provides long-lasting hydration and helps prevent water from evaporating from the skin.”
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:
cyclomethicone, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, 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-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Smoothness and luminosity are restored and fine dehydration lines are minimized.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, glycine soja seed extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.7–8.2%
- 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 liquidumGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinPpg-15 stearyl ether~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherCyclomethicone~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeCetearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- 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 alcoholCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilGlyceryl stearate~1.5–1.8%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateButyrospermum parkii butter~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetearyl glucoside~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Beta-sitosterol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolBht~0.55–0.8%
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–0.85%
- 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 triglycerideChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Disodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Parfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycine soja seed extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractHydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesLaureth-7~0.3–0.55%
Lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPeg-32~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Peg-400~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPoloxamer 188~0.2–0.35%
Polyacrylamide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideSodium chondroitin sulfate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium chondroitin sulfateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Water~0.1–0.15%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Cyclomethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl glucoside, Benzoic acid, Beta-sitosterol, Bht, C13-14 isoparaffin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Parfum, Glycine soja seed extract, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Laureth-7, Lecithin, Peg-32, Peg-400, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 188, Polyacrylamide, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Sodium hydroxide, 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 AveneHydrance Optimale Rich Hydrating CreamYOUR PRODUCT | AvèneRich Compensating Cream | DucrayDexyane Insulating Barrier Cream | BiodermaSensibio Anti-Redness Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $42.00 | $35.00−$7.00 | $10.19−$31.81 | $16.00−$26.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | — | Beeswax | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Eau Thermale Avene - Hydrance Optimale Rich Hydrating Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (cyclomethicone, glycerin, sodium chondroitin sulfate and peg-32) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, beta-sitosterol, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, cyclomethicone and butyrospermum parkii butter) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lecithin and caprylic/capric triglycerideIrritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 33.27£ in the United Kingdom and for 20.00$ 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
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- 4Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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