avene Protection Spray SPF50

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Avene Thermal Spring Water
2. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
4. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]
5. Water
6. Glycerin
7. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
8. Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
9. Diisopropyl Adipate
10. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
11. Cetearyl Isononanoate
12. Lauryl Glucoside
13. Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
14. Decyl Glucoside
15. Benzoic Acid
16. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
17. Caprylyl Glycol
18. Citric Acid
19. Disodium EDTA
20. Fragrance
21. Glyceryl Behenate
22. Glyceryl Dibehenate
23. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
24. Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
25. Polyacrylate-13
26. Polyisobutene
27. Polysorbate 20
28. Propylene Glycol
29. Sorbitan Isostearate
30. Tocopherol
31. Tocopheryl Glucoside
32. Tribehenin
33. Xanthan Gum
34. Glycol
35. Sodium Benzoate
36. Sodium Citrate
37. Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
38. Sorbic Acid
39. Tocopherol
40. Tocopheryl Glucoside
41. Xanthan Gum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Based on Avene thermal water, it combines nano-oxides and organic filters for broad-spectrum protection. Glycerin and botanicals soothe, while light esters improve spreadability. Suitable for sensitive skin or those preferring a refreshing feel in high-exposure outdoor settings. Formulator perspective: Multiple UV filters ensure photostability, while thermal water minerals mitigate potential irritation, balancing defense with comfort.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Avene Thermal Spring Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

紫外线吸收剂

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

LIGHT STABILIZER

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Other ingredients

Diisopropyl AdipateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCetearyl IsononanoateLauryl GlucosidePolyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateDecyl GlucosideBenzoic AcidCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl GlycolCitric AcidDisodium EDTAFragranceGlyceryl BehenateGlyceryl DibehenateHydrogenated Palm GlyceridesHydrogenated Palm Kernel GlyceridesPolyacrylate-13PolyisobutenePolysorbate 20Propylene GlycolSorbitan IsostearateTocopherolTocopheryl GlucosideTribeheninXanthan GumGlycolSodium BenzoateSodium CitrateSodium Lauryl Glucose CarboxylateSorbic AcidTocopherolTocopheryl GlucosideXanthan Gum

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Ingredients explained

Avene Thermal Spring Water

Avene Thermal Spring Water; contains trace minerals and silica; used as a solvent or aqueous base with soothing properties.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]

Nanoclearance UV stabilizer (UV 378); high stability, combines well, verify nano-particle regulatory status.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Tinosorb S UV filter for UVA; low skin irritancy, photostable, use in sun care formulations.

Diisopropyl Adipate

Diisopropyl adipate for emollience and plasticizing; lipophilic, potential comedogenic

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Blended ester emollient offering extensibility and lightness; non-comedogenic, good for oily to combo skin

Lauryl Glucoside

Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Plant-derived emulsifier, mild feel; for O/W systems, combine with co-emulsifiers

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Glyceryl Behenate

Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.

Glyceryl Dibehenate

Glycerol dibehenate as emollient and skin conditioner. High-carbon chain ester providing slip; non-comedogenic, suitable for all skin types.

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

Semi-synthetic ester for emollience and emulsification; palm-oil derived, higher comedogenicity, caution in blends

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides

Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides; waxy emollient/viscosity modifier, soft feel, plant-derived.

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Tocopheryl Glucoside

Water-soluble tocopherol glycoside; antioxidant and skin conditioner. Reduces lipid oxidation, low irritation.

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Glycol

Humectant and solvent; low levels required as high concentrations can be irritating; purity critical.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate

Gluconate carboxylate anionic surfactant, mild cleanser; good for sensitive formulations.

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Tocopheryl Glucoside

Water-soluble tocopherol glycoside; antioxidant and skin conditioner. Reduces lipid oxidation, low irritation.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

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