Aqualia Thermal Boosting Essence Water INCI List & Ingredients | Vichy

Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This essence from Vichy lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Sodium lauryl sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: added fragrance, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairScar healingAnti-agingBrightening

Key Ingredients

1
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
2
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, alcohol denat., propylene glycol, peg-20, butylene glycol, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, potassium hydroxide, carbomer, dimethicone, dimethiconol, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauryl sulfate, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, caprylyl glycol, carrageenan, biosaccharide gum-1, ethylcellulose, cetyl alcohol, parfum

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3alcohol denat.4propylene glycol13sodium lauryl sulfate20cetyl alcohol 21parfum

Potential Concerns

May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Aqualia Thermal Boosting Essence Water contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Aqualia Thermal Boosting Essence Water with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Aqualia Thermal Boosting Essence Water paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Aqualia Thermal Boosting Essence Water's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Aqualia Thermal Boosting Essence Water suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Aqualia Thermal Boosting Essence Water contains 4 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Aqualia Thermal Boosting Essence Water against your own profile.