A'Pieu Pure Block Tone-Up Sun Base SPF50 PA+++ Versus Avène Solar Reflex Creme SPF50+
Updated on November 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
A'Pieu Pure Block Tone-Up Sun Base SPF50 PA+++ 43 ingredients
Avène Solar Reflex Creme SPF50+ 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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A'Pieu Pure Block Tone-Up Sun Base SPF50 PA+++ 43 ingredients
Avène Solar Reflex Creme SPF50+ 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Talc
Abrasive
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrulline
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientPrunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, CI 77891, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Parfum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77491, CI 77492, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Talc, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Water, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Citrulline, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Flower Extract, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine
StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine, Water, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearyl Alcohol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, CI 17200, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Tribehenin, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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A'Pieu Pure Block Tone-Up Sun Base SPF50 PA+++ 43 ingredients
Avène Solar Reflex Creme SPF50+ 29 ingredients
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