Avène Aqua-Fluid Sun Protection SPF 50+

Name: Avène - Aqua-Fluid Sun Protection SPF 50+
Brand: Avène

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
caprylic/capric triglyceride
coco-caprylate/caprate
diethylhexyl butamido triazone
diisopropyl adipate
glycerin
helianthus annuus seed oil
methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol
polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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WIMJ summary

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
diethylhexyl butamido triazone
methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol

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What does the product description say?

"Limit brown spots and skin aging."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
tocopherol	LOW

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"Limit brown spots and skin aging."

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WIMJ summary

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, butylene glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
helianthus annuus seed oil	HIGH
polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
diethylhexyl butamido triazone

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth	6.1% - 7.5%
coco-caprylate/caprate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture	4.4% - 5.4%
methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. It is soluble in water, which helps to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet	3.7% - 4.5%
diisopropyl adipate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	2.4% - 2.9%
water Plain old water	1.9% - 2.4%
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.	2.1% - 2.6%
diethylhexyl butamido triazone Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet	1.9% - 2.4%
polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin	1.1% - 1.4%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.95% - 1.2%
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.	1.1% - 1.3%
decyl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating	0.6% - 0.9%
benzoic acid A preservative	0.25% - 0.5%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	0.4% - 0.65%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	0.45% - 0.65%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.4% - 0.65%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.3% - 0.6%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	0.3% - 0.6%
hydroxycapric acid	0.3% - 0.5%
lauryl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.6%
oxothiazolidine	0.2% - 0.4%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	0.2% - 0.4%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.15% - 0.3%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.15% - 0.3%
sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent	0.25% - 0.5%
sorbic acid A preservative	0.15% - 0.25%
tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself	0.1% - 0.2%
tocopheryl glucoside Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin	0.15% - 0.25%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.1% - 0.15%
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