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Eau Thermale Avene Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50+

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%Titanium dioxide 11.4

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Eau Thermale Avene - Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50+" 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).

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 moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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The product retails for 27.08CA$ in Canada.

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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.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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.

zinc oxide 14.6%

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

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

titanium dioxide 11.4%

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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

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.

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

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?

Formulated with powerful antioxidants and soothing Avène Thermal Spring Water, it is ideal for daily use or in-sun activities and absorbs quickly into the skin with a hydrating, natural matte finish.

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, coco-caprylate/caprate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.5% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

triethylhexanoin 1.6% - 1.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

coco-caprylate/caprate 5.7% - 7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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

titanium dioxide 11.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

isopropyl palmitate 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

ptfe 2.1% - 2.6%

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Used to create a nice product finish

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

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titanium dioxide 11.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 14.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Isocetyl stearoyl stearate, Isopropyl palmitate, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Dodecane, Isohexadecane, Ptfe, Triethylhexanoin, Dicaprylyl ether, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Alumina, Stearic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer, Silica, Benzoic acid, Unknown, Glycol, Unknown, Disodium edta, Hectorite, Glyceryl behenate, Glyceryl dibehenate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Unknown, Polyamide-3, Sodium chloride, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl glucoside, Tribehenin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	helianthus annuus seed oil titanium dioxide +3 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil titanium dioxide +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil titanium dioxide +2 more Other: panthenol glycerin +1 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +2 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid panthenol +4 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +2 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +2 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +1 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract dimethicone +6 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil titanium dioxide +2 more Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil titanium dioxide +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil titanium dioxide +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate camellia sinensis extract +5 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil titanium dioxide +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract beeswax +12 more
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Potential Irritants	glyceryl behenate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	glyceryl behenate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	c9-15 fluoroalcohol phosphate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? +11 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? polygonum aviculare extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +4 more	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	hippophae rhamnoides oil Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +36 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +32 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? +22 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Eau Thermale Avene Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50+

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Moisturizing

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