Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel Versus Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cream
Updated on August 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients
Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cream 39 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients
Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cream 39 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, 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
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract 57%
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientNymphaea Lotus Root Extract
AstringentLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningComb Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Salmon Egg Extract
Buttermilk Extract Powder
Antioxidant
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingSimethicone
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract 57%, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl Olivate, Water, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Nymphaea Lotus Root Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Glycine Soja Extract, Comb Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Salmon Egg Extract, Buttermilk Extract Powder, Malt Extract, Simethicone, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
This ingredient is an 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.
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 TriglycerideCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients
Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cream 39 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients
I can't even use this the fragrance is sooo strong it feels wrong to put it on my skin
very fragranced so probably not the best for sensitive skin even though it’s marketed as such. gave it 2* because my skin can tolerate it when my barrier is ok and it’s fine as a moisturiser. also feel like it’s quite an expensive product given the size haha.
Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cream 39 ingredients
⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ 🤎
🥥 𝐌𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞: 𝐃𝐫𝐲/𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐚𝐜𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐳𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞.
🪴 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬:
·˚ ༘₊· ͟͟͞͞꒰➳ 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐦/𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐲/𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐳𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭;
𝟏. 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐮𝐭
𝟐. 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧
𝟑. 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧
ೃ⁀➷ 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐦 Show more
This is my first and absolute holy grail 👏👏. I have wasted so much time, money and energy trying a million different moisturisers. My skin type is dry, sensitive and rosacea prone the requirements I needed in a moisturiser were:
1. All day hydration and calming
2. Little to no fragrance or naturally fragrance.
3. Something I could use both day AND night.
4. Cruelty free
5. Came in a larger Show more
