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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ versus EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 .

Published on April 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

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, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Sunscreen French Brand France
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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 Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+

Starts at $34.00
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Buy Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30

Starts at $38.00

Ingredient Info

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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
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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 Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.

EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.

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 Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.

EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.

EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.

EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.

5
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.

EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

6
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.

EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
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 Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.

EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

8
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.

EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

9
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Phenylpropanol is a fragrance.

Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.

EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.

Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.

EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.

11
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.

EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.

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

33% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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