avene Soothing Hydrating Serum
avene Avene Soothing Hydrating Serum lists 20 ingredients on its label, 16 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEG
Formulation view Aqueous serum featuring sodium DNA and phospholipids for barrier support, with cyclopentasiloxane for slip. Benzoic acid and phenoxyethanol handle preservation; parfum adjusts scent. Suited for basic hydration and soothing. Factory view: Polyacrylamide requires strict quality control for monomer residues, and fragrance inclusion may heighten sensitivity risks for reactive skin.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- CyclopentasiloxaneC13-14 Isoparaffin
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTISTATIC
- Polyacrylamide
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol
- FRAGRANCE
- Benzoic AcidParfum
Other ingredients
Avene AquaMethyl Gluceth-20Peg-12Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 AcetateHydroxyethylcelluloseLaureth-7Peg/Ppg-18/18 DimethiconePhenoxyethanolPhospholipidsSodium AcetateSodium DnaTetrasodium Edta
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avene Aqua | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Peg-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylamide | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING · 限制 III/66 | — | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-7 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phospholipids | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Acetate | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Dna | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium Edta | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Avene Aqua
- Not decoded yet
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Peg-12
- Not decoded yet
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate
- Not decoded yet
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Polyacrylamide
- Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Laureth-7
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable
- Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
- PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Phospholipids
- Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels
- Sodium Acetate
- Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes
- Sodium Dna
- Water-soluble polymer for hydration and film feel; often claimed for repair support
- Tetrasodium Edta
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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