avene B-Protect 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. Avene Thermal Spring Water
2. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
4. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]
5. Water
6. Silica
7. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
8. Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
9. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
10. Diisopropyl Adipate
11. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
12. Titanium Dioxide
13. Decyl Glucoside
14. Glyceryl Stearate
15. PEG-100 Stearate
16. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
17. Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
18. Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
19. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
20. Alumina
21. Benzoic Acid
22. Butylene Glycol
23. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
24. Caprylyl Glycol
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Fragrance
27. Glyceryl Behenate
28. Glyceryl Dibehenate
29. Iron Oxides
30. Isopropyl Myristate
31. Oxothiazolidine
32. Propylene Glycol
33. Sodium Benzoate
34. Sodium Hydroxide
35. Stearyl Alcohol
36. Tocopherol
37. Tocopheryl Glucoside
38. Tribehenin
39. Triethyl Citrate
40. 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

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

ABRASIVE

Silica

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

LIGHT STABILIZER

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Other ingredients

Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateDiisopropyl AdipateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneTitanium DioxideDecyl GlucosideGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearatePotassium Cetyl PhosphateVp/Eicosene CopolymerAcrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate CopolymerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAluminaBenzoic AcidButylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl GlycolDisodium EDTAFragranceGlyceryl BehenateGlyceryl DibehenateIron OxidesIsopropyl MyristateOxothiazolidinePropylene GlycolSodium BenzoateSodium HydroxideStearyl AlcoholTocopherolTocopheryl GlucosideTribeheninTriethyl CitrateXanthan 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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

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.

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Diisopropyl Adipate

Diisopropyl adipate for emollience and plasticizing; lipophilic, potential comedogenic

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Decyl Glucoside

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

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.

Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer

Anionic polymer for antistatic properties and film formation; common in blow-dry sprays, forms easily washed-off film.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Benzoic Acid

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

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

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

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.

Iron Oxides

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

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Oxothiazolidine

Not decoded yet

Propylene Glycol

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

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.

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent

Xanthan Gum

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

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