Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Eau Thermale Avene - Suncare Cream SPF50+" can provide reliable sun protection. 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. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.10% - 2.60%, avobenzone 1.10% - 1.30%, uvasorb heb 2.00% - 2.40% and tinosorb m 4.00% - 4.80%.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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 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.

diethylhexyl butamido triazone 2% - 2.4%

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

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4% - 4.8%

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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

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.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

very sensitive skin, dehydrated, oily and blemish-prone, anti-ageing, sun-protection, dull skin, dry skin, redness-prone, and itchy skin.

Source: Allbeauty

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?

very sensitive skin, dehydrated, oily and blemish-prone, anti-ageing, sun-protection, dull skin, dry skin, redness-prone, and itchy skin.

Source: Allbeauty

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.2% - 2.7%

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

glycerin 1.3% - 1.6%

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

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Honesty check

Buy now

Can it cause trouble?

User reviews (0)

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.2% - 2.7%

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

Search top rated products by actives

Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

parfum 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6.7% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

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

coco-caprylate/caprate 5% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Glycerin, Silica, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Decyl glucoside, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Benzoic acid, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Parfum, Glyceryl behenate, Glyceryl dibehenate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oxothiazolidine, Propylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl glucoside, Tribehenin, Xanthan gum

	Eau Thermale Avene - Suncare Cream SPF50+	Avène - Very High Protection Anti-Ageing SPF50+ Sun Cream for Sensitive Skin	Ducray - Melascreen Light cream SPF 50+ UVA	Boots - Hydrating Sensitive Protect Facial Suncare Cream With Niacinamide SPF50+	Soltan - Sensitive Face Cream SPF50+	Uriage - Moisturising Cream SPF50+ Unscented	La Roche-Posay - Anthelios Pigment Correct Sun Cream SPF50	Dr. Jackson's - Natural Products SPF30 01 Day Cream	Childs Farm - SPF 50+ Sun Cream	Jetske Ultee - Suncare SPF30	Riemann - P20 SPF30 Face Sun Cream
Price
WIMJ similarity score		43%	35%	33%	33%	31%	30%	30%	30%	28%	28%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside avena sativa kernel extract +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more Other: niacinamide butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter octocrylene +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone trehalose	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: niacinamide butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter jojoba esters +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: niacinamide caffeine +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more Other: cetyl dimethicone diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	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? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +9 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +42 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? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +32 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? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +24 more

Find out if this product is right for you

PRODUCT REVIEW

Eau Thermale Avene Suncare Cream SPF50+

Works for:

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Cheaper alternatives

Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Honesty check

How honest is this product?

Buy now

Can it cause trouble?

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

User reviews (0)

Similar products & dupes

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

All ingredients

Ingredient list view

Sources