Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ versus Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 .
Published on September 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
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.
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Ingredient Info
Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 26 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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Not Reef Safe
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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 Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 26 ingredients
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Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 26 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 12% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Propanediol • Jojoba Esters • Tridecyl Salicylate • Methylheptyl Isostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Nylon-12 • Niacinamide • Methylpropanediol • Coco-Caprylate • Silica • Sodium Chloride • Caprylyl Glycol • Bisabolol • Allantoin • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Lecithin • Phenylpropanol • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Tocopherol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Isostearic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Hydroxide
Zinc Oxide 12% • Allantoin • Bisabolol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Coco-Caprylate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Behenate • Glyceryl Dibehenate • Glyceryl Stearate • Isoamyl Laurate • Lecithin • Methylpropanediol • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Phenylpropanol • Polyester-7 • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Silica • Sodium Chloride • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tribehenin • Tridecyl Salicylate • Water
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Ingredients Explained
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Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Tridecyl Salicylate.
Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Coco-Caprylate is created from fatty coconut alcohol and caprylic acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel. It may help solubilize other ingredients, or help other ingredients be dispersed evenly.
Coco-Caprylate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-CaprylateAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 GlycolAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Learn more about BisabololAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Phenylpropanol is a fragrance.
Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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