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Hydrance Aqua Gel

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Melan Recovery Soothing Balm

Product category and function

Hydrance Aqua Gel

Melan Recovery Soothing Balm

Regular Moisturizers	Regular Moisturizers
Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...	Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...
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Ingredient highlights

Hydrance Aqua Gel

Melan Recovery Soothing Balm

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Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Hydrance Aqua Gel

Melan Recovery Soothing Balm

No. of common ingredients = 0
Avene thermal spring water, glycerin, pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, dimethicone, isocetyl stearoyl stearate, triethylhexanoin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, betaine, methyl gluceth-20, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, bht, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, c14-22 alcohols, carbomer, citric acid, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin seed oil) seed oil, fragrance, phytosterols, potassium hydroxide, sodium citrate, sodium dextran sulfate, sodium hyaluronate, squalane, tocopheryl glucoside, water 8	Aqua, butyrospermum parkii butter, niacinamide, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, squalane, candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, glyceryl stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, bisabolol, cetyl alcohol, inulin, yogurt powder, rhodosorus marinus extract, cetearyl alcohol, sodium stearoyl lactylate, hydroxyacetophenone, citric acid, xanthan gum, propanediol, disodium edta, parfum

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 28

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Avene thermal spring water, glycerin, pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, dimethicone, isocetyl stearoyl stearate, triethylhexanoin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, betaine, methyl gluceth-20, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, bht, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, c14-22 alcohols, carbomer, citric acid, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin seed oil) seed oil, fragrance, phytosterols, potassium hydroxide, sodium citrate, sodium dextran sulfate, sodium hyaluronate, squalane, tocopheryl glucoside, water

Aqua, butyrospermum parkii butter, niacinamide, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, squalane, candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, glyceryl stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, bisabolol, cetyl alcohol, inulin, yogurt powder, rhodosorus marinus extract, cetearyl alcohol, sodium stearoyl lactylate, hydroxyacetophenone, citric acid, xanthan gum, propanediol, disodium edta, parfum

Notable ingredients

Hydrance Aqua Gel

Melan Recovery Soothing Balm

Soothing: Avene thermal spring water

Antioxidant: Bht

Solvent: Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Bisabolol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Hydrance Aqua Gel

Melan Recovery Soothing Balm

Avene thermal spring water

Function: Soothing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Aqua

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Butyrospermum parkii butter

Also-called: Shea Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii | Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.