Avène Sun Care SPF50+ Mineral Milk
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak 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.
MoisturizingTriethylhexanoin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 10 moreWorks
“Slightly tinted, its texture protects and moisturizes intolerant skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Titanium dioxide~8.6–10.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideIsodecyl neopentanoate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateTriethylhexanoin~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinC12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCyclopentasiloxane~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxanePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateAlumina~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeHexyl laurate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateStearic acid~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCyclohexasiloxane~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneC30-45 olefin~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCaprylyl glycol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.6–0.85%
Iron oxides~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Iron oxidesOctyldodecanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSilica dimethyl silylate~0.45–0.65%
Silk amino acids~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Silk amino acidsSodium chloride~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSorbic acid~0.25–0.4%
Talc~0.35–0.6%
Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideTocopheryl glucoside~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Tocopheryl glucosideWater~0.15–0.25%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Titanium dioxide, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Triethylhexanoin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Alumina, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Stearic acid, Cyclohexasiloxane, C30-45 olefin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Iron oxides, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Silk amino acids, Sodium chloride, Sorbic acid, Talc, Titanium dioxide, Tocopheryl glucoside, Water, Xanthan gum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AvèneSun Care SPF50+ Mineral MilkYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayAnthelios SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen - Gentle Lotion | Eau Thermale AveneSuncare Mineral Fluid SPF50+ | iS ClinicalExtreme Protect SPF 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | $19.48 | — | $92.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Sunflower Seed Oil | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 40 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: SKIN Mineral Radiance UV Defense SPF 50SkinCeuticals Sheer Mineral UV Defense SPF 50
Product summary
"Avène - Sun Care SPF50+ Mineral Milk" 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.
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
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.
Price
The product retails for 19.06£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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