A-oxitive Night Peeling Cream
Exfoliant

A-oxitive Night Peeling Cream

Avene
20Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
65% Natural30% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
Avene Thermal Spring WaterCoco-Caprylate/​CaprateGOODTriethylhexanoinEXCELLENTCetearyl Alcohol (Fatty Alcohol)EXCELLENTGlycerinEXCELLENTCeteareth-20 (Emulsifier)MODERATE

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Sodium Hydroxide
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.3 — Suboptimal
4.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.3
Active ingredients: Retinol
Retinol at pH 4.3: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Retinol at pH 4.3 is below the ideal range (5–6).
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

65% natural30% synthetic
13 natural 1 unknown 6 synthetic

Based on 20 ingredients analyzed. 65% natural, 5% unknown and 30% synthetic.

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning5:Avene Thermal Spring Water, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Retinal, Tocopheryl Glucoside
fragrance3:Triethylhexanoin, Benzoic Acid, Caramel
emollient2:Coco-Caprylate/​Caprate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.