Eau Thermale Avene Suncare Very High Protection Sun Cream SPF50+ for Dry Sensitive Skin
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 4 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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, caprylyl 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, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateDiethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~5.4–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateEthylhexyl triazone~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneGlycerin~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinOryza sativa starch~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Phenylene bis-diphenyltriazineWater~1.5–2.2%
Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineGlyceryl stearate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePotassium cetyl phosphate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateStearyl alcohol~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholVp/eicosene copolymer~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Vp/eicosene copolymerBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlyceryl behenate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateGlyceryl dibehenate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherCi 17200~0.1–0.45%
Tocopheryl glucoside~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Tocopheryl glucosideTribehenin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Unknown, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Glycerin, Oryza sativa starch, Phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine, Water, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Glyceryl stearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Stearyl alcohol, 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
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Eau Thermale AveneSuncare Very High Protection Sun Cream SPF50+ for Dry Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | AvèneFragrance free sun cream dry sensitive spf 50 | DucrayMelascreen UV Rich Cream SPF50+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 52% |
| Price | $17.19 | — | $16.09−$1.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Eau Thermale Avene - Suncare Very High Protection Sun Cream SPF50+ for Dry Sensitive Skin" 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).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.60% - 1.90%, uvinul a plus 4.70% - 5.80%, uvinul t 3.70% - 4.50% and triasorb 2.10% - 2.60%.
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 this product 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 13.00£ up to 367.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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