avene-complexion-correcting-shield-spf-50 Avène - Complexion Correcting Shield SPF 50+

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. Titanium Dioxide
2. Zinc Oxide
3. Water
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
6. Dimethicone
7. Butyloctyl Salicylate
8. Isodecyl Neopentanoate
9. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
10. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
11. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
12. Polymethyl Methacrylate
13. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
14. Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
15. Polysorbate 20
16. Soyethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate
17. Iron Oxides
18. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
19. Cetearyl Alcohol
20. Xanthan Gum
21. Glycerin
22. Phenoxyethanol
23. Hydrogenated Lecithin
24. Stearic Acid
25. PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
26. Carbomer
27. Ceramide AP
28. Ceramide EOP
29. Ceramide NP
30. Phytosphingosine
31. Cholesterol
32. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
33. Tocopherol
34. Sodium Hyaluronate
35. Ethylhexylglycerin
36. Disodium EDTA
37. Tocopheryl Acetate
38. Allantoin
39. Ascorbic Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneIsodecyl Neopentanoate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Other ingredients

Polyhydroxystearic AcidC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateMagnesium Aluminum SilicatePolymethyl MethacrylatePotassium Cetyl PhosphateVp/Eicosene CopolymerPolysorbate 20Soyethyl Morpholinium EthosulfateIron OxidesTrimethylsiloxysilicateCetearyl AlcoholXanthan GumGlycerinPhenoxyethanolHydrogenated LecithinStearic AcidPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 GlycerinCarbomerCeramide APCeramide EOPCeramide NPPhytosphingosineCholesterolSodium Lauroyl LactylateTocopherolSodium HyaluronateEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTATocopheryl AcetateAllantoinAscorbic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Water

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Volatile dry ester for make-up/emulsions; fast-drying, non-greasy, seal to prevent weight loss.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Vp/Eicosene Copolymer

Water-soluble film former and thickener; no known irritancy or comedogenic issues.

Polysorbate 20

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

Soyethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate

Not decoded yet

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Xanthan Gum

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

Glycerin

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

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin

PEG/PPG polybutylene glycerin humectant; monitor PEG oxidation and stability.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Tocopherol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Disodium EDTA

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

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