Eau Thermale Avene Hydrance Optimale SPF 25 Hydrating Cream
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 25 · 3 UV filters · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
MoisturizingSodium chondroitin sulfate, Glycerin + 8 moreGood evidence
“Hydrance Optimale SPF 25 Hydrating Cream”
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: squalane, beta-sitosterol.
Anti-agingGlycine soja seed extractLimited evidence
“Skin regain smoothness and luminosity; fine 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.This ingredient - 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.
The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Octocrylene8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateTitanium dioxide3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideWater~45–55%
Cyclomethicone~6–7.3%
- 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 CyclomethiconeGlycerin~5–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl palmitate~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateStearyl alcohol~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPotassium cetyl phosphate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateGlyceryl stearate~1.8–2.2%
- 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 stearateAlumina~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Beta-sitosterol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolBht~0.7–1.05%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.65–1%
- 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~0.5–0.7%
Glycine soja seed extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- 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 copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-32~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Peg-400~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Poloxamer 188~0.25–0.5%
Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Simethicone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about SimethiconeSodium 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 sulfateSorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSqualane~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneTocopheryl glucoside~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glucosideXanthan gum~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Titanium dioxide, Water, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Stearyl alcohol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Glyceryl stearate, Alumina, Benzoic acid, Beta-sitosterol, Bht, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Glycine soja seed extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-32, Peg-400, Poloxamer 188, Polysorbate 60, Simethicone, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Sorbitan isostearate, Squalane, Tocopheryl glucoside, 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 SPF 25 Hydrating CreamYOUR PRODUCT | AvèneHydrance Optimale SPF 25 Hydrating Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% |
| Price | $34.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 25 | SPF 25 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
We do not recommend "Eau Thermale Avene - Hydrance Optimale SPF 25 Hydrating Cream" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 34.00$ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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