Avène Hydrance Rich Hydrating Cream

Name: Avène - Hydrance Rich Hydrating Cream
Brand: Avène

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Efficacy100/100

medium

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-aging

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: medium
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2

Key actives

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.6% - 0.95%Dimethicone2.5% - 3%Carthamus tinctorius seed oil1.7% - 2.1%

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Product Summary

"Avène - Hydrance Rich Hydrating Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Avène - Hydrance Rich Hydrating Cream ticks this box. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, beta-sitosterol, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, dimethicone and cetearyl alcohol) 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: butyrospermum parkii butter

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.

What our users say

Based on 2 reviews 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not clog pores.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy, They find the product's texture to be light - heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance.

Price

The product retails from 16.35$ up to 42.00$ in the United States and from 15.20£ up to 19.20£ in the United Kingdom.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydrance Rich Hydrating Cream

Source: From product name

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.

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: dimethicone, beta-sitosterol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

Triethylhexanoin1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

Dimethicone2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Glycerin4% - 4.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Paraffinum liquidum6.8% - 8.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Beta-sitosterol0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated

Cetearyl alcohol2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Glyceryl stearate1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Isocetyl stearoyl stearate1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Isohexadecane3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Insufficient!

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Formulated with Shea Butter and Avène Thermal Spring Water, the gentle cream creates a veil of protection on the skin, restoring and maintaining optimum hydration whilst softening the complexion and minimising the appearance of fine lines.

Source: Mankind

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.

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Insufficient!

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

Key Actives

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

Dimethicone2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

Paraffinum liquidum6.8% - 8.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Glycerin4% - 4.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Triethylhexanoin1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Beta-sitosterol0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated

Potential irritants

Parfum0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Triethylhexanoin1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

1,2-hexanediol0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Cetearyl glucoside0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

Benzoic acid0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Bht0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Disodium edta0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Comedogenic ingredients

Cetearyl alcohol2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

All ingredients

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Paraffinum liquidum6.8% - 8.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Glycerin4% - 4.9%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Isohexadecane3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Dimethicone2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:

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

Cetearyl alcohol2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

Isocetyl stearoyl stearate1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Triethylhexanoin1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Glyceryl stearate1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Peg-100 stearate0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

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

1,2-hexanediol0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

Cetearyl glucoside0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

Benzoic acid0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Beta-sitosterol0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated

Bht0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Disodium edta0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Parfum0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Polyacrylate-130.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation

Polyisobutene0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve the product consistency

Polysorbate 200.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Sodium hydroxide0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the product's pH

Sorbitan isostearate0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Water0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Xanthan gum0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Ingredient list view

Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Isocetyl stearoyl stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl glucoside, Benzoic acid, Beta-sitosterol, Bht, Disodium edta, Parfum, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Water, Xanthan gum

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