PRODUCT REVIEW

Avène Very High Protection Sports Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream for Sensitive Skin

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4% - 4.9%Glycerin 2.2% - 2.7%

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Product summary

We assess that "Avène - Very High Protection Sports Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream for Sensitive Skin" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 2.20% - 2.60%, avobenzone 1.40% - 1.70%, uvasorb heb 2.00% - 2.40% and tinosorb m 4.00% - 4.90%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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 19.00$ in the United States and from 14.50£ up to 15.85£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.4% - 1.7%

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

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

diethylhexyl butamido triazone 2% - 2.4%

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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

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4% - 4.9%

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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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Developed with two powerful, stabilised anti-oxidants to protect against free radical damage from UV rays.

Source: Boots

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

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

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Contains patented SunSitive® for effective photoprotection and Avène Thermal Spring Water to soothe.

Source: Boots

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

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).

glycerin 2.2% - 2.7%

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

polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

diisopropyl adipate 1.3% - 1.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4% - 4.9%

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Works for: Sun protection

glycerin 2.2% - 2.7%

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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

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

parfum 0.2% - 0.4%

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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

unknown 0% - 0%

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The ingredient is not recognized

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6.9% - 8.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Unknown, Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Water, Glycerin, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Diisopropyl adipate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetearyl isononanoate, Silica, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Decyl glucoside, C10-18 triglycerides, Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid/glycerin crosspolymer, Benzoic acid, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Parfum, Glyceryl behenate, Glyceryl dibehenate, Oxothiazolidine, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Propylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl glucoside, Tribehenin, Xanthan gum

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WIMJ similarity score		44%	43%	40%	40%	40%	40%	39%	39%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other:	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter octocrylene +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: niacinamide butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter helianthus annuus seed oil +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane ectoin +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane ectoin +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more Other: panthenol bisabolol +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane ethylhexyl triazone +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	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? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +33 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Avène Very High Protection Sports Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream for Sensitive Skin

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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