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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ versus Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin .

Published on July 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry 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 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.

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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
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (5)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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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 Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 35.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Isodecyl Neopentanoate.

Avène Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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 Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Avène Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.

The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.

In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.

The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.

Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.

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Avène Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Avène Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 21.

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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 Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Avène Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 22.

9
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Emollient

Glyceryl Dibehenate isn't fungal acne safe.

Avène Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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Avène Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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Avène Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 35.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 31.

13
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tocopheryl Glucoside.

Avène Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 37.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Tribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.

It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Avène Sun Cleanance Tinted SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 38.

Avène Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin contains this as ingredient number 33.

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23% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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