avene Clean-Ac Soothing Cream
avene Avene Clean-Ac Soothing Cream lists 24 ingredients on its label, 20 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.
- Avène Thermal Spring Water
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Dimethicone
- PEG-12
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG -100 Stearate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Linoleate
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Benzoic Acid
- Fragrance
- Glyceryl Linolenate
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Glyceryl Palmitate
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Sodium Dextran Sulfate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Tocopherol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Xanthan Gum
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- FRAGRANCE
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl StearateCetyl Alcohol
Other ingredients
Avène Thermal Spring WaterPEG-12PEG -100 StearateGlyceryl LinoleateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerBenzoic AcidFragranceGlyceryl LinolenateGlyceryl OleateGlyceryl PalmitateGlycine Soja OilSodium Dextran SulfateSodium HydroxideTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateXanthan Gum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avène Thermal Spring Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG -100 Stearate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Linoleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Glyceryl Linolenate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | – · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Palmitate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Dextran Sulfate | GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Avène Thermal Spring Water
- Not decoded yet
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- PEG-12
- Not decoded yet
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- PEG -100 Stearate
- Not decoded yet
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Glyceryl Linoleate
- Glyceryl linoleate; emulsifier and emollient; oxidation-prone, requires antioxidants
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Glyceryl Linolenate
- Emollient/moisturizer; potential allergen, caution in sensitive skin
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.
- Glyceryl Palmitate
- Not decoded yet
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Sodium Dextran Sulfate
- Anionic thickener at 0.1-2% for gels; water-soluble, check compatibility with other ionic surfactants
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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