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Hydrinity Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist Versus Avène Thermal Spring Water

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Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
French Brand France

Updated on December 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist
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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Paraffin Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Fragrance IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
FragranceFragrance Icon 2 Concerns

Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum jelly or mineral oil.

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Laureth-7 Emulsifying

Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.

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Polyacrylamide

Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.

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Sodium Hydroxide Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

Chlorphenesin Antimicrobial, Preservative
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Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

Phenoxyethanol Preservative
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Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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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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Ingredient Ratings

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Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist
2
1
6
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mixed
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not rated
Thermal Spring Water
1
1
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated

When to use

12 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day
1,222 Routines
51% use in am
49% use in pm
96% use every day
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Reviews

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Hydrinity Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist 9 ingredients

Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist hasn't been rated yet.
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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.