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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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.
Ingredient Info
Avène Thermal Spring Water 2 ingredients
Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 😥
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Avène Thermal Spring Water 2 ingredients
Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients
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Avène Thermal Spring Water 2 ingredients
Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 Thermal Spring Water contains this as ingredient number 1.
Curel Hydrating Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Avène Thermal Spring Water 2 ingredients
Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Avène Thermal Spring Water 2 ingredients
Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients
Reviews
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Avène Thermal Spring Water 2 ingredients
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.
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!
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.
Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients
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.
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