We do not recommend "Avène - Sunscreen Lotion Face & Body SPF50+" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

It 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 sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

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The product retails for 31.99A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

dimethicone 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

glycerin 2.6% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 2.2% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

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

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 2.6%

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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

vp/eicosene copolymer 0.9% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 6% - 7.4%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

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

dimethicone 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.6% - 0.9%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

parfum 0.3% - 0.6%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

titanium dioxide 2.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl ether 7.6% - 9.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

Ingredient list view

Titanium dioxide, Water, Dicaprylyl ether, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl isononanoate, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Diisopropyl adipate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Stearyl alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Decyl glucoside, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Parfum, Glyceryl behenate, Glyceryl dibehenate, Propylene glycol, Silica, Sorbic acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl glucoside, Tribehenin, Xanthan gum

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WIMJ similarity score		44%	43%	43%	42%	42%	41%	41%	41%	41%	41%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 49	SPF 50	SPF 35
Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate zinc oxide	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane drometrizole trisiloxane +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil algae extract +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate zinc oxide	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide +1 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide np +8 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +2 more Other: methicone zinc oxide	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: bisabolol ethylhexyl hydroxystearate +1 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +16 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	bht Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +11 more	acrylamide Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +25 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +38 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +18 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +42 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +40 more

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Avène Sunscreen Lotion Face & Body SPF50+

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