Avène Very High Protection Mineral Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin

Name: Avène - Very High Protection Mineral Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin
Brand: Avène

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

caprylic/capric triglyceride
coco-caprylate/caprate
helianthus annuus seed oil
isododecane
silica
titanium dioxide
tocopherol
zinc oxide
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

90 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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Formula review

WIMJ summary

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

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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.

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
zinc oxide
titanium dioxide

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What does the product description say?

"very sensitive skin, dehydrated, oily and blemish-prone, anti-ageing, sun-protection, dull skin, dry skin, redness-prone, and itchy skin."

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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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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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What does the product description say?

"Long lasting, SPF50, face and body mineral sun cream designed for the most sensitive skin."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, isododecane.

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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
helianthus annuus seed oil	HIGH
coco-caprylate/caprate	MEDIUM
isododecane	MEDIUM

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
isopropyl palmitate
ptfe
peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
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	44% - 54%
water Plain old water	12% - 15%
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	5.3% - 6.5%
coco-caprylate/caprate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture	3.5% - 4.3%
isocetyl stearoyl stearate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	2.8% - 3.4%
isopropyl palmitate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency	2.1% - 2.6%
isodecyl neopentanoate An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.	2% - 2.5%
isododecane An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture	1.7% - 2.1%
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	1.7% - 2%
ptfe Used to create a nice product finish	1.4% - 1.7%
dicaprylyl ether Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients	1.2% - 1.5%
peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate Helps oil and water mix together	1.1% - 1.3%
alumina The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products	1.2% - 1.5%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	1% - 1.3%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.9% - 1.1%
peg-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer	0.75% - 1.15%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	0.75% - 1.15%
benzoic acid A preservative	0.25% - 0.5%
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	0.6% - 0.9%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.5% - 0.75%
disteardimonium hectorite A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency	0.45% - 0.7%
glyceryl behenate Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin	0.5% - 0.7%
glyceryl dibehenate	0.4% - 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%
pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate Used to increase stability of product formulations	0.3% - 0.55%
polyamide-3	0.25% - 0.5%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	0.2% - 0.35%
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	0.15% - 0.3%
tocopheryl glucoside Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin	0.2% - 0.35%
tribehenin Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.3%
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	0.1% - 0.15%
water Plain old water	0.1% - 0.15%
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