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Mineral Fluid SPF50+ Avene

Avene - Mineral Fluid SPF50+
SPF50
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Sun protection
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

97 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

LOW

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Sun protection
  • Anti-aging
  • Evens skin tone
  • Moisturizing

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
Summary
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays
Non-organic (mineral) filters
Ingredient
UVB
UVA II
UVA I
Stability
titanium dioxide
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meets threshold
does not meet threshold
meets threshold
zinc oxide
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meets threshold
meets threshold
meets threshold
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tocopherol
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Helps prevent hyperpigmentation through sun protection

Moisturizing

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can be helpful for moisturization, but will not get the job done on its own. Can soften skin and might help reduce water loss over time, but is missing ingredients that attract water to the skin (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid)
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
triethylhexanoin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
helianthus annuus seed oil
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
coco-caprylate/caprate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
isopropyl palmitate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
ptfe
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
triethylhexanoin
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 zinc oxide A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
2 [nano], The ingredient is not recognized
3 avene thermal spring water Plain old water
4 titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
5 [nano], The ingredient is not recognized
6 coco-caprylate/caprate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
7 isocetyl stearoyl stearate
8 isopropyl palmitate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
9 isodecyl neopentanoate An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
10 isododecane An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
11 isohexadecane Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
12 ptfe Used to create a nice product finish
13 triethylexanoin Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
14 dicaprylyl ether Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
15 peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate
16 aluminia The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
17 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
18 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
19 peg45/dodecyl glycol copolymer
20 silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
21 benzoic acid A preservative
22 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
23 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
24 disteardimonium hectorite A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
25 glyceryl behenate Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
26 glyceryl dibehenate
27 helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil (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
28 pentaerythrityl tetra di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate Used to increase stability of product formulations
29 polyamide-3
30 sodium chloride Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
31 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
32 tocopheryl glucoside Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin
33 tribehenin Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
34 triethoxycaprylylsilane A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
35 water (aqua Plain old water
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Scientific Sources

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  • Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
  • Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
  • Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
  • ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
  • Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
  • Safety Assessment of Fluoropolymers as Used in Cosmetics
  • Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
  • Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
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  • Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
  • Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
  • Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
  • Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate as Used in Cosmetics
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
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