SVR Sensifine AR Cream Versus Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SVR Sensifine AR Cream versus Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel .

Last updated on August 21, 2023. Published on November 22, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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SVR Sensifine AR Cream

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel

General Moisturizer French Brand France

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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SVR Sensifine AR Cream 27 ingredients

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients

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

At a glance

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SVR Sensifine AR Cream 27 ingredients

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Dark Spots

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Rosacea

Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

SVR Sensifine AR Cream 27 ingredients

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients

Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Behenyl Alcohol • Silica • Squalane • Arachidyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Caffeyl Glucoside • Carbomer • CI 10020 • CI 42090 • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Gallyl Glucoside • Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide • Rosmarinyl Glucoside • Sodium Sulfate • Saccharide Isomerate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hydroxide

Glycerin • 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

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

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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SVR Sensifine AR Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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SVR Sensifine AR Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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SVR Sensifine AR Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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SVR Sensifine AR Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.

Carbomer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

SVR Sensifine AR Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

1,2-Hexanediol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

SVR Sensifine AR Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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SVR Sensifine AR Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.

Pentylene Glycol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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SVR Sensifine AR Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sodium Citrate

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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SVR Sensifine AR Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.

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