avene Cleanance Night

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. Avene Thermal Spring Water
2. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Isododecane
4. Dimethicone
5. Glycerin
6. Pentylene Glycol
7. Propylene Glycol
8. Water
9. Squalane
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. PEG-100 Stearate
12. Hexylresorcinol
13. 1,2-Hexanediol
14. Algin
15. Arachidyl Alcohol
16. Arachidyl Glucoside
17. Behenyl Alcohol
18. Benzoic Acid
19. BHT
20. Caprylyl Glycol
21. Carbomer
22. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
23. Dimethiconol
24. Fragrance
25. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
26. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
27. Papain
28. PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
29. Red 33
30. Retinal
31. Sodium Hydroxide
32. Sorbitan Isostearate
33. Stearyl Alcohol
34. Titanium Dioxide
35. Xanthan Gum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

溶剂

Avene Thermal Spring Water

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isododecane

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

Other ingredients

SqualaneGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateHexylresorcinol1,2-HexanediolAlginArachidyl AlcoholArachidyl GlucosideBehenyl AlcoholBenzoic AcidBHTCaprylyl GlycolCarbomerDimethicone CrosspolymerDimethiconolFragranceHydrogenated PolyisobuteneHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPapainPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut EtherRed 33RetinalSodium HydroxideSorbitan IsostearateStearyl AlcoholTitanium DioxideXanthan Gum

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Ingredients explained

Avene Thermal Spring Water

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Dimethicone

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

Glycerin

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Water

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Hexylresorcinol

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical range 0.1-1.5%, potential irritation at high levels, control pH.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Algin

Seaweed-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, mind calcium ion compatibility

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Papain

Protease for mild exfoliation; concentration must be controlled to avoid irritation.

PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

PEG-containing non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; monitor PEG contamination and sensitive skin compatibility.

Red 33

FD&C Red 33 synthetic dye; verify metal impurities; monitor sensitive users.

Retinal

Potent vitamin A aldehyde for cell turnover; low effective range 0.01-0.05%, unstable, avoid for pregnant users.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

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