Serum Review: Eau Thermale Avene Hydrance Intense Rehydrating Serum

Eau Thermale Avene Hydrance Intense Rehydrating Serum

Availability: This is available at bluemercury.com, birchbox.com, bergdorfgoodman.com as well as their respective physical store locations along with dermstore.com, and aveneusa.com. The retail pricing is $38 for 1 oz (30 mL).

Would I buy this? I'm not sure.

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Product info according to aveneusa.com:

A unique oil-free serum enriched with a high concentration of soothing and calming Avène Thermal Spring Water provides the skin with a boost of continuous hydration for 24 hours. Use this serum as a first step to enhance the effectiveness of any skin care regimen.

Hypoallergenic, Non-Comedogenic, Soap-Free, Paraben-Free, Oil-Free, Soy-Free, Gluten-Free

Benefits

Restore and replenish skin’s moisture reservoirs for 24 hours of hydration.

Helps prevent water from evaporating from the skin.

Soothes tightness, tingling sensations and discomfort associated with dehydrated skin.

Provides powerful antioxidant protection.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Patented Cohederm is a lipidic trio that helps restore cohesive skin barrier and prevent water loss.

Hydration-boosting Microspheres gradually released Avène Thermal Spring Water and Cohederm for maximum skin replenishment.

Avène Thermal Spring Water soothes, softens and calm[s] the skin.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Avene Thermal Spring Water: As the above states this helps to calm, sooth, and soften the skin - in my experience with the original thermal water spray - it has a fantastic anti-inflammatory effect.
Glycerin: A humectant which attracts moisture from the air into the skin.

What is the texture like?

I would say the texture on this is that of a lightweight gel-cream.

Is this scented?
This has a light, sweet powdery scent.

What has my experience with the product been like?

So thus far I've only used this once so obviously it's a first impression versus me having used the product long-term. That said, the powder scent is quite noticeable during use, although it dissipates quickly. I feel the need to say that for anyone out there who's averse to powdery scents. In addition, although this feels lightweight I found that it wasn't as hydrating as I would've preferred. My skin kind of sucked it up quickly and was left feeling parched.

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes. I am not obligated or being compensated to mention it on this blog.