Avène Antirougeurs Unifying Care SPF 30 Versus Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate for Chronic Redness
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingC30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Methyl Gluceth-20, CI 77891, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Mica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, CI 77492, Magnesium Sulfate, Octyldodecanol, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Triethyl Citrate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ceteareth-33
CleansingDextran Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
Astringent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Benzoic Acid, Ceteareth-33, Dextran Sulfate, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Phenoxyethanol, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
