Bioderma
Hydrabio H2O Micellar Water
micellar water · 100 ml · 10 ingredients
£7.99−5%Amazon UK
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
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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.
- Contains fragrance
- No essential oils
- No labelled fragrance allergens
- No drying alcohol
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Paraben-free
- No MI/MCI
£15.8021% off the list priceat Amazon UK
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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).
- 1Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)
- 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
- 3Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
- 4Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
- 5Coco-Glucoside Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCL
- 6Fragrance (Parfum)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
- 7Polyglyceryl-4 CapratePolyglyceryl-4 Caprate is a gentle nonionic emulsifier made from polyglycerol and…
- 8Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
- 9TrehaloseA plant-derived sugar, made of two glucose units, that holds water and helps keep…
- 10Water Aqua
Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3282770390179, retrieved November 5, 2026.
Every flag we check
| Check | Result | Ingredients found |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance | Contains | Fragrance (Parfum) (#6) |
| Essential oils | None listed | — |
| Labelled fragrance allergens | None listed | — |
| Drying alcohol | None listed | — |
| Sulfates | None listed | — |
| Silicones | None listed | — |
| Parabens | None listed | — |
| MI / MCI | None listed | — |
| Formaldehyde releasers | None listed | — |
| Mineral oil & petrolatum | None listed | — |
| Lanolin | None listed | — |
| Chemical UV filters | None 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.
Which ingredient rules does Avène Essential pass?
Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy. Key ingredients: Glycerin.
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