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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Thermal Spring Water versus Curel Hydrating Water Essence .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on January 24, 2023

Overview

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They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates

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Facial Treatment French Brand France
Essence Japanese Brand Japan

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Eczema
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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Avène Thermal Spring Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

Curel Hydrating Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

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0% have mixed ratings
0% are disliked or very disliked
50% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Avène Thermal Spring Water 2 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 10 reviews
DocMack's Avatar'
Jan 4, 2024

I use this every morning after a "no rinse" cleanser and before my serums. It is hydrating (as to be expected, it is water after all). I find it soothing and occasionally use it in the evening especially during the winter when the...

I use this every morning after a "no rinse" cleanser and before my serums. It is hydrating (as to be expected, it is water after all). I find it soothing and occasionally use it in the evening especially during the winter when the central heating makes my skin dry.

This may just be a HG product for me.

Great Value
Hydrating
Absorbs Well
Works Well
wthtay's Avatar'
May 23, 2023

I cannot live without it lol
This is one of my HG, period. I have the bigger size at home, I have the medium size at my boyfriend's house and I have the smaller size in my purse so I can have it with me at all times. I use it in my...

I cannot live without it lol
This is one of my HG, period. I have the bigger size at home, I have the medium size at my boyfriend's house and I have the smaller size in my purse so I can have it with me at all times. I use it in my routines before applying my essence and serums and I apply and reapply it many times during the day to keep my face fresh and hydrated. Great to apply after you finish your make-up too!

sarape's Avatar'
Mar 6, 2024

It is such a versatile product that you can use to refresh your skin during hot days, to damp it before using any HA product, or just as a finishing touch to your makeup. But at the end of the day is just water that doesn't really have...

It is such a versatile product that you can use to refresh your skin during hot days, to damp it before using any HA product, or just as a finishing touch to your makeup. But at the end of the day is just water that doesn't really have any special benefits other than being refreshing and soothing (like any regular bottled water). I don't want to undermine the product because I like the brand a lot, but I guess you can get the same effect by putting some water yourself in a spray bottle.

Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
No Scent

Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review
PatriciaDavid's Avatar'
Feb 2, 2024

I use this every morning before Curel intensive moisturiser, and I feel it gives my skin just that little extra hydration. In terms of texture, it's very much like water; I pump it three times in my hand and tap it all over my face. I...

I use this every morning before Curel intensive moisturiser, and I feel it gives my skin just that little extra hydration. In terms of texture, it's very much like water; I pump it three times in my hand and tap it all over my face. I have repurchased several times as it works for my sensitive, dry skin.

Hydrating
Absorbs Well

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