avene Moisturizing Self-tanner
avene Avene Moisturizing Self-tanner lists 22 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.
- Avene Thermal Spring Water
- PEG-4
- Coco-Caprylate
- Dihydroxyacetone
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Erythrulose
- Benzoic Acid
- Blue 1
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Fragrance
- Glycerin
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Isohexadecane
- Polysorbate 60
- Red 4
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Sulfate
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Tocopherol
- Tocopheryl Glucoside
- Water
- Yellow 6
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains PEG
Formulation view Avene thermal spring water base with dihydroxyacetone and erythrose for self-tanning. Enhanced with PEG and light esters for texture, plus sunflower oil and squalene for moisture. Suitable for those seeking quick tanning. Factory note: DHA concentration must be strictly controlled to prevent uneven coloring or irritation.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Avene Thermal Spring Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Coco-Caprylate
- HAIR DYEING
- Dihydroxyacetone
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- FRAGRANCE
- Benzoic AcidCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- 着色剂
- Blue 1
- 矫味剂
- Fragrance
Other ingredients
PEG-4ErythruloseGlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed OilIsohexadecanePolysorbate 60Red 4Sodium ChlorideSodium SulfateSorbitan IsostearateTocopherolTocopheryl GlucosideWaterYellow 6
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avene Thermal Spring Water | 溶剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Coco-Caprylate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Dihydroxyacetone | HAIR DYEING, TANNING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/322 | 2 · – | Green |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Erythrulose | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Blue 1 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isohexadecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Red 4 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Sulfate | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Isostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Glucoside | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yellow 6 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
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.
- PEG-4
- Not decoded yet
- Coco-Caprylate
- Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.
- Dihydroxyacetone
- Tanning agent; protein browning at 1–4%; uneven staining or residue risk
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.
- Erythrulose
- Not decoded yet
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Blue 1
- Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Isohexadecane
- Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Red 4
- Synthetic dye for coloration; use within legal limits.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Sodium Sulfate
- Inorganic salt for viscosity; high concentrations cause osmotic dehydration.
- 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.
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Yellow 6
- Synthetic water-soluble dye; potential allergen, use with care in sensitive skin, often needs stabilizers.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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