Avene Aqua Gel

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.

1. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Triethylhexanoin
4. Propanediol
5. Squalane
6. Glycerin
7. Polyglyceryl-10 myristate
8. Avene thermal spring water
9. Betaine
10. Cetyl palmitate
11. Dimethicone
12. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
13. Behenyl Alcohol
14. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
15. Carbomer
16. Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
17. Fragrance
18. Glyceryl Stearate SE
19. Hydrogenated coco-glycerides
20. Lecithin
21. Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
22. Pentylene Glycol
23. Persea gratissima oil
24. Phenoxyethanol
25. Poloxamer 188
26. Potassium Hydroxide
27. Propylene Glycol
28. Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
29. Sodium Hyaluronate
30. Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate
31. Sorbitan Stearate
32. Tocopherol
33. Tocopheryl Glucoside

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Triethylhexanoin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Squalane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Polyglyceryl-10 myristate

溶剂

Avene thermal spring water

Other ingredients

BetaineCetyl palmitateDimethiconeAcrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerBehenyl AlcoholCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomerCucurbita Pepo Seed OilFragranceGlyceryl Stearate SEHydrogenated coco-glyceridesLecithinMyrtus Communis Leaf ExtractPentylene GlycolPersea gratissima oilPhenoxyethanolPoloxamer 188Potassium HydroxidePropylene GlycolSodium Chondroitin SulfateSodium HyaluronateSodium methyl stearoyl taurateSorbitan StearateTocopherolTocopheryl Glucoside

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Polyglyceryl-10 myristate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for O/W systems

Avene thermal spring water

Avene Thermal Spring Water; contains trace minerals and silica; used as a solvent or aqueous base with soothing properties.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Cetyl palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil

Pumpkin seed oil, rich in linoleic acid and tocopherols; emollient; 1-5%, high oleic systems may be comedogenic, good tolerance

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Hydrogenated coco-glycerides

Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Persea gratissima oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Poloxamer 188

Not decoded yet

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate

Humectant and antistatic agent for skin and hair; biocompatible and low irritation. Large molecular weight limits deep penetration.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate

Mild anionic surfactant, easy to rinse, low irritation; often blended for foam stability in gentle cleansers

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Tocopheryl Glucoside

Water-soluble tocopherol glycoside; antioxidant and skin conditioner. Reduces lipid oxidation, low irritation.