Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel versus Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Grape Water Gel Moisturizer .
Last updated on August 21, 2023. Published on September 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients
Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Grape Water Gel Moisturizer 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients
Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Grape Water Gel Moisturizer 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients
Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Grape Water Gel Moisturizer 26 ingredients
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 Seed Oil • Parfum • Phytosterols • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Dextran Sulfate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Squalane • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Water
Water • Glycerin • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water • Isostearyl Isostearate • Octyldodecyl Myristate • Squalane • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Benzyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Cellulose Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Vitis Vinifera Juice • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Citric Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Sodium Phytate • Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAvène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Grape Water Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideAvène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Grape Water Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.
Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Grape Water Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAvène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Grape Water Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumAvène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.
Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Grape Water Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAvène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 24.
Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Grape Water Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneAvène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.
Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Grape Water Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAvène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.
Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Grape Water Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients
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