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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Lait SPF 50+ versus Avène Intense Protect SPF50+ .

Published on February 24, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Sunscreen French Brand France
Sunscreen French Brand France

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.

Price

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Buy Lait SPF 50+

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Buy Intense Protect SPF50+

Ingredient Info

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Avène Lait SPF 50+ 27 ingredients

Avène Intense Protect SPF50+ 27 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Avène Lait SPF 50+ 27 ingredients

Avène Intense Protect SPF50+ 27 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Avène Lait SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Avène Intense Protect SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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Avène Lait SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Avène Intense Protect SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic Acid is a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils, such as palm and coconut oils.

Much of the research is based on caprylic acid derived from coconut oil. Coconut oil is an emollient and helps moisturize the skin.

Caprylic Acid has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Several studies found it to be effective at treating yeast infections. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. Besides cosmetics, this ingredient is also used for a variety of medical purposes such as treating digestive disorders.

This ingredient is minimally soluble in water.

Read more about a similar ingredient Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.

Learn more about Caprylic Acid

Avène Lait SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.

Avène Intense Protect SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Avène Lait SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.

Avène Intense Protect SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tocopheryl Glucoside.

Avène Lait SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.

Avène Intense Protect SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.

6
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Avène Lait SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.

Avène Intense Protect SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Avène Lait SPF 50+ 27 ingredients

Avène Intense Protect SPF50+ 27 ingredients

15% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Avène Lait SPF 50+ 27 ingredients

Avène Intense Protect SPF50+ 27 ingredients

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