Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène B-Protect SPF 50+ versus Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ .
Published on April 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Ingredient Info
Avène B-Protect SPF 50+ 40 ingredients
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Avène B-Protect SPF 50+ 40 ingredients
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Avène B-Protect SPF 50+ 40 ingredients
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Bis-Methane • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Silica • Bis-Ipdi • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Diisopropyl Adipate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • CI 77891 • Decyl Glucoside • Glyceryl Stearate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer • Acrylates Copolymer • Alumina • Benzoic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Glyceryl Behenate • Glyceryl Dibehenate • CI 77492 • Isopropyl Myristate • Oxothiazolidine • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Stearyl Alcohol • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Tribehenin • Triethyl Citrate • Xanthan Gum
Water • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Silica • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Triethylhexyl Citrate • Dioleth-8 Phosphate • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Polyester-7 • Methylpropanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glyceryl Behenate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Acrylates Copolymer • Xanthan Gum • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Bisabolol • Oryzanol • Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract • Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Diglycerin • Glycerin • Caprylic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAvène B-Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Avène B-Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaAvène B-Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAvène B-Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone is a photostable UV absorber. It protects in the UVB and UVA II range. UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone is oil soluble and highly photostable.
Avène B-Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneAvène B-Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerAvène B-Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumAvène B-Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 37.
Glyceryl Behenate is a fatty acid created from glycerin and behenic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Avène B-Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateAvène B-Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 34.
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 35.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideAvène B-Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 35.
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 34.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumAvène B-Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 41.
Rilastil Velvet Milk SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
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