avene Xeracalm Balm
avene Avene Xeracalm Balm lists 21 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.
- Avène Thermal Spring Water
- Mineral Oil
- Glycerin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- PEG-12
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Myreth-3 Myristate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Polyacrylate-13
- Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract
- Arginine
- Citric Acid
- Evening Primrose Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
- Glycine
- Polyisobutene
- Polysorbate 20
- Sodium Acetate
- Sorbitan Distearate
- Tocopherol
- Water
Highlights
Contains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Mineral OilOenothera Biennis OilGlyceryl StearateMyreth-3 Myristate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- PEG-100 Stearate
- ANTISTATIC
- Arginine
Other ingredients
Avène Thermal Spring WaterPEG-12Polyacrylate-13Aquaphilus Dolomiae ExtractCitric AcidEvening Primrose Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol EstersGlycinePolyisobutenePolysorbate 20Sodium AcetateSorbitan DistearateTocopherolWater
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avène Thermal Spring Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mineral Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/778. Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract. | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Oenothera Biennis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Myreth-3 Myristate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyacrylate-13 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Evening Primrose Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycine | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyisobutene | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Acetate | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Sorbitan Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Avène Thermal Spring Water
- Not decoded yet
- Mineral Oil
- Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- PEG-12
- Not decoded yet
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Myreth-3 Myristate
- Mild surfactant for cleansing foam; PEG-based, caution for sensitive skin.
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Polyacrylate-13
- Not decoded yet
- Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Evening Primrose Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
- Not decoded yet
- Glycine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.
- 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.
- Sodium Acetate
- Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes
- Sorbitan Distearate
- Non-ionic oil-soluble emulsifier at 1-5%; requires heating, good compatibility
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
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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