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Avène Thermal Spring Water Versus Prequel Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray

Facial Treatment
Facial Treatment
French Brand France
American Brand United States

Updated on July 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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At a glance

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Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Thermal Spring Water
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Nitrogen

We don't have a description for Nitrogen.

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Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Hypochlorous Acid Antiseborrhoeic

Hypochlorous Acid is created from dissolving chlorine in water. It is a weak acid that has antimicrobial properties. Due to its ability to kill bacteria, it can be used to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns or questions.

Sodium Chloride Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
3 Concerns

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

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Sodium Phosphate Buffering

We don't have a description for Sodium Phosphate.

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Disodium Phosphate Buffering, Masking

We don't have a description for Disodium Phosphate.

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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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.

Thermal Spring Water
1
1
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mixed
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not rated
Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray
2
1
2
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mixed
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not rated

When to use

1,222 Routines
51% use in am
49% use in pm
96% use every day
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77 Routines
60% use in am
40% use in pm
91% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Avène Thermal Spring Water 2 ingredients

4.6 /5
from 19 ratings
Hydrating (8) Light (8) Works Well (6)
Amarantha's avatar

Amarantha

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I also tried La Roche Posay's thermal spring water but this one is clearly superior. It actually calms and soothes irritated and inflamed skin.

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BubbIes

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

How this broke me out? I truly don’t know. I’m almost too embarrassed to admit it, but I know others have gotten cystic acne from this so I want to...

How this broke me out? I truly don’t know. I’m almost too embarrassed to admit it, but I know others have gotten cystic acne from this so I want to share my experience in case someone is questioning if it’s just them.

Prequel Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray 5 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating