PRODUCT REVIEW
Avène Very High Protection Anti-Ageing SPF50+ Sun Cream for Sensitive Skin
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
diethylhexyl butamido triazone
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Very High Protection Anti-Ageing SPF50+ Sun Cream for Sensitive Skin
ascorbyl glucoside
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
This non-sticky formula is water, sweat and sand resistant and has a tinted, easy to use and lightweight texture that unifies the skin tone for a bright and even complexion while keeping the skin hydrated.
ascorbyl glucoside
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Very High Protection Anti-Ageing SPF50+ Sun Cream for Sensitive Skin
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
ascophyllum nodosum extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
avena sativa kernel extract
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
decyl glucoside
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
propylene glycol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
avena sativa kernel extract
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
ascorbyl glucoside
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Potential irritants
decyl glucoside
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
propylene glycol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
avena sativa kernel extract
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Unknown, Avena sativa kernel extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Silica, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cocos nucifera oil, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Mica, Decyl glucoside, Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid/glycerin crosspolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Unknown, Acrylates crosspolymer, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Benzoic acid, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Glyceryl behenate, Glyceryl dibehenate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Oxothiazolidine, Propylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl glucoside, Tribehenin, Xanthan gum
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- Propylene Glycol
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- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health