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Avène Essential

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Avène

Essential

micellar water · 400 ml · Skincare

Avène Essential is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 10-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Fragrance (Parfum)).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI
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Key ingredients in Essential

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

10 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)
  2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
  4. 4Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  5. 5Coco-Glucoside Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCL
  6. 6Fragrance (Parfum)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  7. 7Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
  8. 8Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
  9. 9TrehaloseA plant-derived sugar, made of two glucose units, that holds water and helps keep…
  10. 10Water Aqua

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3282770390179, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsFragrance (Parfum) (#6)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Avène Essential fragrance-free?

No. Avène Essential contains Fragrance (Parfum) (ingredient 6 of 10).

Does Avène Essential contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Avène Essential good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin.

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