avene High Protection Spf 50+ Emulsion

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. Octocrylene
2. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
3. Titanium Dioxide
4. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
5. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
6. Aqua
7. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
8. Butylene Glycol
9. Dimethicone
10. Diisopropyl Adipate
11. Cyclopentasiloxane
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. Parfum
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. Tocopheryl Glucoside
35. Tribehenin
36. Xanthan Gum

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Titanium Dioxide

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

DimethiconeDiisopropyl AdipateCyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxaneGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearatePotassium Cetyl PhosphateVp/Eicosene CopolymerCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl GlycolCucurbita Pepo Seed OilDecyl GlucosideDimethiconolDisodium EDTAParfumGlyceryl BehenateGlyceryl DibehenateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerIsohexadecanePolysorbate 60Propylene GlycolSilicaSorbic AcidSorbitan IsostearateStearyl AlcoholTocopheryl GlucosideTribeheninXanthan Gum

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Ingredients explained

Octocrylene

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

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV stabilizer (UV-326/328) preventing photo-degradation of formulas; has EU concentration limit, used in sunscreens.

Titanium Dioxide

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

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

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

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.

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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