PRODUCT REVIEW

Avène Sun Care SPF50+ Mineral Cream for Face

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Cyclopentasiloxane 2.1% - 2.5%Titanium dioxide 8.5% - 10.4%

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Product summary

"Avène - Sun Care SPF50+ Mineral Cream for Face" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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The product retails for 25.10£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Highly water-resistant and lightly tinted, its creamy texture moisturizes and protects the intolerant skins.

Source: Cocoon Center

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, silk amino acids.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

triethylhexanoin 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 2.5% - 3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

silk amino acids 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

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.

titanium dioxide 8.5% - 10.4%

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

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

iron oxides 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 2.1% - 2.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

titanium dioxide 8.5% - 10.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

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triethylhexanoin 3.1% - 3.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

polyglyceryl-4 isostearate 1.7% - 2.1%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

titanium dioxide 8.5% - 10.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

isodecyl neopentanoate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.

Ingredient list view

Water, Titanium dioxide, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Triethylhexanoin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Alumina, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, C30-45 alkyl methicone, Stearic acid, Cyclohexasiloxane, C30-45 olefin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Silk amino acids, Sodium chloride, Sorbic acid, Talc, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tocopheryl glucoside, Water, Xanthan gum

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WIMJ similarity score		36%	36%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%	34%	34%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 44	SPF 50	SPF 49	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 50
Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: dimethicone dipotassium glycyrrhizate +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum cetyl dimethicone +6 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide +2 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid panthenol +4 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide +1 more Other: dimethicone erythritol +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cetyl dimethicone +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate +1 more	Common: titanium dioxide caprylic/capric triglyceride Other: madecassoside panthenol +4 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +1 more Other: petrolatum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: madecassic acid asiaticoside +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: cannabis sativa seed oil laminaria ochroleuca extract +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea italica extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate Has skin benefit? +6 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium metaphosphate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +5 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +4 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? lonicera caprifolium flower extract Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +31 more	zinc Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +17 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Avène Sun Care SPF50+ Mineral Cream for Face

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What does the product description say?

Sun protection

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