Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Avène - Very High Protection Cleanance SPF50+ Sun Cream for Blemish-Prone Skin" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.60% - 1.90%, uvinul a plus 4.70% - 5.80%, uvinul t 3.70% - 4.50% and triasorb 2.50% - 3.00%.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it does not sting eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy, They find the product's texture to be heavy - light and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

Price

The product retails from 12.85£ up to 364.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 26.50$ in the United States and for 33.60CA$ in Canada.

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Evens skin tone

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).

Zinc gluconate0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

Sun protection

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

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

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.

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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.

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate4.7% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Ethylhexyl triazone3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A new generation UV filter that protects from both UVAII and UVB rays. It is the newest UV filter approved for use in the EU in concentrations below 5%. Is used with benzoic acid in cosmetic formulations

Vp/eicosene copolymer0.45% - 0.65%

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

Key Actives

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate4.7% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Ethylhexyl triazone3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Glycerin1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

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.

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Potential irritants

Parfum0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate4.7% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Ethylhexyl triazone3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

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.

Potassium cetyl phosphate0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Glyceryl laurate0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations

Tapioca starch0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Vp/eicosene copolymer0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

Benzoic acid0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylyl glycol0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Glyceryl behenate0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin

Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Ci 172000.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A red colorant

Zinc gluconate0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

C12-15 alkyl benzoate6% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

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

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate4.7% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Ethylhexyl triazone3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Oryza sativa starch2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Water1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

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.

Potassium cetyl phosphate0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Glyceryl laurate0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations

Glyceryl stearate0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Stearyl alcohol0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Tapioca starch0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Vp/eicosene copolymer0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

Benzoic acid0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylyl glycol0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Parfum0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Glyceryl behenate0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin

Glyceryl dibehenate0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Ci 172000.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A red colorant

Tocopheryl glucoside0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin

Tribehenin0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

Xanthan gum0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Zinc gluconate0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Oryza sativa starch, Phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine, Water, Glycerin, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Glyceryl laurate, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Tapioca starch, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Benzoic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Glyceryl behenate, Glyceryl dibehenate, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Ci 17200, Tocopheryl glucoside, Tribehenin, Xanthan gum, Zinc gluconate

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