Avene Hydrance Optimale Light UV 30

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. C12-15 alkyl benzoate
3. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
4. Diisopropyl adipate
5. Glycerin
6. Water
7. Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
8. Diethylhexyl butamido triazone
9. Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
10. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
11. Methyl Gluceth-20
12. Polymethyl Methacrylate
13. Isocetyl stearoyl stearate
14. Triethylhexanoin
15. Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate
16. Glyceryl Stearate
17. PEG-100 Stearate
18. Potassium cetyl phosphate
19. Benzoic Acid
20. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
21. Caprylyl Glycol
22. Decyl Glucoside
23. Disodium EDTA
24. Fragrance
25. Glyceryl behenate
26. Glyceryl dibehenate
27. Phytosterols
28. Polyacrylate-13
29. Polyisobutene
30. Polysorbate 20
31. Propylene Glycol
32. Sorbitan isostearate
33. Tocopherol
34. Tocopheryl Glucoside
35. Tribehenin
36. Xanthan Gum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

溶剂

Avene thermal spring water

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateDiisopropyl adipate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine

LIGHT STABILIZER

Diethylhexyl butamido triazone

Other ingredients

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneMethyl Gluceth-20Polymethyl MethacrylateIsocetyl stearoyl stearateTriethylhexanoinHydrogenated starch hydrolysateGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearatePotassium cetyl phosphateBenzoic AcidCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl GlycolDecyl GlucosideDisodium EDTAFragranceGlyceryl behenateGlyceryl dibehenatePhytosterolsPolyacrylate-13PolyisobutenePolysorbate 20Propylene GlycolSorbitan isostearateTocopherolTocopheryl GlucosideTribeheninXanthan 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.

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Diisopropyl adipate

Diisopropyl adipate for emollience and plasticizing; lipophilic, potential comedogenic

Glycerin

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

Water

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

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Diethylhexyl butamido triazone

Tinosorb S UV filter for UVA; low skin irritancy, photostable, use in sun care formulations.

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Isocetyl stearoyl stearate

Diester oil for emollience; light texture, easy to solubilize.

Triethylhexanoin

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

Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate

Humectant for hydration and film formation; 1-5%, monitor microbial contamination

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.

Potassium cetyl phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Benzoic Acid

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Glyceryl behenate

Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.

Glyceryl dibehenate

Glycerol dibehenate as emollient and skin conditioner. High-carbon chain ester providing slip; non-comedogenic, suitable for all skin types.

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Propylene Glycol

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

Sorbitan isostearate

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

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.

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Xanthan Gum

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