avene Sunscreen Emulsion 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. Water
2. Octocrylene
3. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]
6. Dimethicone
7. Diisopropyl Adipate
8. Titanium Dioxide[Nano]
9. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
10. Cyclopentasiloxane
11. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
12. Cyclohexasiloxane
13. Glyceryl Stearate
14. PEG-100 Stearate
15. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
16. Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
17. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
20. Decyl Glucoside
21. Dimethiconol
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Fragrance
24. Glyceryl Behenate
25. Glyceryl Dibehenate
26. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
27. Isohexadecane
28. Polysorbate 60
29. Propylene Glycol
30. Silica
31. Sorbic Acid
32. Sorbitan Isostearate
33. Stearyl Alcohol
34. Tocopherol
35. Tocopheryl Glucoside
36. Tribehenin
37. Xanthan Gum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oil

Formulation view A water-based emulsion combining nano titanium dioxide with organic UV filters. Volatile silicones are added to improve spreadability and reduce greasiness. Pumpkin seed oil and Vitamin E provide antioxidant benefits. Suitable for all skin types. Formulation note: The inclusion of nano particles must strictly adhere to regulatory limits, while the silicone phase helps mitigate the typical thickness associated with high-SPF protection factors.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

LIGHT STABILIZER

Octocrylene

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

紫外线吸收剂

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Diisopropyl Adipate

防晒剂

Titanium Dioxide[Nano]

Other ingredients

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCyclopentasiloxaneBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCyclohexasiloxaneGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearatePotassium Cetyl PhosphateVp/Eicosene CopolymerCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl GlycolCucurbita Pepo Seed OilDecyl GlucosideDimethiconolDisodium EDTAFragranceGlyceryl BehenateGlyceryl DibehenateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerIsohexadecanePolysorbate 60Propylene GlycolSilicaSorbic AcidSorbitan IsostearateStearyl AlcoholTocopherolTocopheryl GlucosideTribeheninXanthan Gum

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]

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

Dimethicone

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

Diisopropyl Adipate

Diisopropyl adipate for emollience and plasticizing; lipophilic, potential comedogenic

Titanium Dioxide[Nano]

Nano physical UV filter/occluder covering UVA1–UVA2/UVB; inhalation risk only in powders, low in finished creams; label NANO required.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

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.

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

Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil

Pumpkin seed oil, rich in linoleic acid and tocopherols; emollient; 1-5%, high oleic systems may be comedogenic, good tolerance

Decyl Glucoside

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

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

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.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Propylene Glycol

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

Silica

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

Sorbic Acid

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

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

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.

Xanthan Gum

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

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