Avène Hydrance+ for oily skin
Glycerin
Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneLow
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the sunscreens alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing and UV protection for your oily skin, with glycerin providing hydration and a blend of UV filters shielding against sun damage.
- While suitable for oily skin, it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively manage excess oil and reduce shine.
- The product is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh or irritating ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizing sunscreen daily in your AM routine. Reapply every two hours when exposed to direct sun.
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine after your moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the moisturizing sunscreen over your face and neck, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply the moisturizing sunscreen onto clean, dry skin for the best protection and even coverage.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and discontinue use if any irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.1Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThis product is praised as a gentle, hydrating mineral sunscreen and moisturizer suitable for dry and sensitive skin. A significant number of users with medium to darker skin tones report a noticeable white cast, and some find the texture too thick or difficult to blend.
Highlights
Leaves white cast Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves a white layer”
- “ghostly look”
- “not for dark skin”
Gentle, non-irritating Often Mentioned
- “no irritation at all”
- “soothes my skin”
Deeply hydrating Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels soft”
- “intense hydration”
- “healed my dry patches”
Dewy finish Sometimes Noted
- “nice dewy finish”
- “good makeup base”
- “leaves a glow”
Mineral formula Sometimes Noted
- “love that it's mineral”
- “no chemical filters”
- “doesn't sting eyes”
Thick texture Sometimes Noted
- “too thick”
- “hard to rub in”
- “feels heavy”
Can be greasy Rarely Noted
- “too shiny”
- “greasy finish”
- “face looks oily”
Pills easily Rarely Noted
- “pills under makeup”
- “balls up”
- “weird graininess”
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Questions and answers
Why is Avène Hydrance+ a weak match for oily skin?
Avène Hydrance+ is a weak match because it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively manage excess oil and reduce shine while providing sun protection and hydration with glycerin. A moisturizing spf for oily skin needs ingredients that control oil and shine while hydrating effectively without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks specialized ingredients to manage excess oil and reduce shine. Oily skin needs a product that is exceptionally safe with no risk of irritation, effectively addresses hydration needs without exacerbating oily shine, and maintains a non-greasy feel.
What does Water do for oily skin?
Water helps keep oily skin hydrated without adding grease or clogging pores. Keeping oily skin properly hydrated may also help balance oil production and reduce unwanted shine.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing spf goes in the morning routine after a cleanser, hydrating toner, and moisturizer, though it is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks specialized ingredients to manage excess oil and reduce shine. A product for this skin needs lightweight hydration and oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide to keep the face balanced.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first and following with the moisturizer. This routine helps keep your skin comfortable, as barrier-supporting moisturizers reduce irritation while supporting your skin during retinoid use. To truly suit oily skin, a product of this type needs specialized ingredients to manage excess oil and reduce shine.
How often should I use this cream?
Apply this moisturizing spf in the morning as part of your daily routine. Regular use helps keep your skin hydrated and protected from the sun.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Avène Hydrance+ is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin since it is safe and free of harsh or irritating ingredients. However, it can feel greasy or thick and lacks ingredients that manage excess oil and reduce shine. A product for oily skin of this type needs mattifying ingredients and a lightweight, oil-free formula to control shine.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Encapsulation of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in lipid microparticles significantly reduced their in vivo human skin penetration compared to nonencapsulated filters.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011Microencapsulation of the BMDBM/HP-beta-CD complex in lipid microparticles significantly decreased the percutaneous penetration of the UV filter into the stratum corneum of human volunteers compared to the non-encapsulated sunscreen agent.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2011Following human skin application of an O/W emulsion containing 2% BMDBM loaded in lipospheres, 15% of the sunscreen accumulated in the uppermost layers of the stratum corneum without remarkably modifying skin permeation compared to unencapsulated sunscreen.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008
Ingredients
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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