PRODUCT REVIEW

Avène B-Protect SPF50+

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4% - 4.9%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Avène - B-Protect SPF50+" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.20% - 2.60%, avobenzone 1.10% - 1.40%, uvasorb heb 2.00% - 2.40% and tinosorb m 4.00% - 4.90%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.1% - 1.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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.

diethylhexyl butamido triazone 2% - 2.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4% - 4.9%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

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.

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

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).

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: isopropyl myristate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

isopropyl myristate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6.1% - 7.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

diisopropyl adipate 1% - 1.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4% - 4.9%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.55% - 0.8%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

parfum 0.2% - 0.4%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6.1% - 7.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

dicaprylyl carbonate 5% - 6.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Water, Silica, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Diisopropyl adipate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Decyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Alumina, Benzoic acid, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Parfum, Glyceryl behenate, Glyceryl dibehenate, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Isopropyl myristate, Oxothiazolidine, Propylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Stearyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl glucoside, Tribehenin, Triethyl citrate, Xanthan gum

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WIMJ similarity score		43%	39%	38%	37%	37%	36%	35%	34%	34%	34%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other:	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cyclomethicone cyclopentasiloxane +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycyrrhetinic acid +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane ectoin +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: panthenol urea +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: cocos nucifera oil glycerin +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +32 more

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Avène B-Protect SPF50+

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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