Avène Very High Protection Spray Sun Cream SPF50+

Name: Avène - Very High Protection Spray Sun Cream SPF50+
Brand: Avène

SPF 50

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WORKS FOR

Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

Tinosorb S
Avobenzone
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
caprylic/capric triglyceride
coco-caprylate/caprate
Uvasorb HEB
diisopropyl adipate
glycerin
Sunflower seed oil
Tinosorb M
polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate
Vitamin E
+8 more

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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£19.99

In stock

Size: 200 ml

Very High Protection Spray SPF50 Sun Cream

$20.00

In stock

Size: 200 ml

Very High Protection Spray Sun Cream SPF50+

£20.00

In stock

Size: 200 ml

Very High Protection Spray Sun Cream SPF50+

£20.00

In stock

Size: 200 ml

Very High Protection Spray Sun Cream SPF50+

Product summary

We believe that this product can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of 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 2.10% - 2.60%, avobenzone 1.10% - 1.30%, uvasorb heb 1.90% - 2.40% and tinosorb m 3.70% - 4.50%.

Irritation risk

This product 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.

Price

The product retails from 20.00$ up to 27.60$ in the United States, for 35.00CA$ in Canada and at around 19.99£ in the United Kingdom.

For a detailed price comparison: click here.

Can the product deliver on its promises?

WIMJ summary 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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
diethylhexyl butamido triazone
methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
tocopherol	LOW

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WIMJ summary for 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).

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Very High Protection Spray Sun Cream SPF50+"

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WIMJ summary for 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, butylene 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: helianthus annuus seed oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
helianthus annuus seed oil	HIGH
polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
diethylhexyl butamido triazone

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate 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	6.1% - 7.5%
coco-caprylate/caprate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture	4.4% - 5.4%
methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 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	3.7% - 4.5%
diisopropyl adipate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	2.4% - 2.9%
water Plain old water	1.9% - 2.4%
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 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.	2.1% - 2.6%
diethylhexyl butamido triazone 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	1.9% - 2.4%
polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin	1.1% - 1.4%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.95% - 1.2%
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 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.	1.1% - 1.3%
decyl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating	0.6% - 0.9%
benzoic acid A preservative	0.25% - 0.5%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	0.4% - 0.65%
caprylic/capric triglyceride 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	0.45% - 0.7%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.4% - 0.6%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.3% - 0.6%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.25% - 0.5%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	0.3% - 0.55%
hydroxycapric acid	0.25% - 0.45%
lauryl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together	0.35% - 0.6%
oxothiazolidine	0.25% - 0.4%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	0.2% - 0.4%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent	0.25% - 0.5%
sorbic acid A preservative	0.15% - 0.25%
tocopherol 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	0.15% - 0.25%
tocopheryl glucoside Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin	0.15% - 0.3%
tribehenin Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.25%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.1% - 0.15%
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Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +10 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +8 more Other: hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides	Common: diisopropyl adipate glycerin +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum cyclopentasiloxane +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: diisopropyl sebacate ectoin +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane c12-15 alkyl benzoate +5 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate dimethicone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine c12-15 alkyl benzoate +5 more Other: arginine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane ethylhexyl triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane ethylhexyl triazone +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Other: carnosine ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: cetyl alcohol ethylhexyl triazone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane c12-15 alkyl benzoate +5 more Other: ascorbic acid ferulic acid +4 more
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl butamido triazone Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? glyceryl behenate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl butamido triazone Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycrylene Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl butamido triazone Has skin benefit? methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Has skin benefit? acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +20 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract Has skin benefit? disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 oleate Has skin benefit? tridecane Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl butamido triazone Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate Has skin benefit? undecane Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? drometrizole trisiloxane Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? drometrizole trisiloxane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +10 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +5 more	piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl butamido triazone Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? steareth-2 Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? vp/eicosene copolymer Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? plankton extract Has skin benefit? polypodium leucotomos leaf extract Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl butamido triazone Has skin benefit? +19 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +35 more	butane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +45 more