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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel versus Avène Lait SPF 50+ .

Last updated on January 01, 2024. Published on January 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
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 Sun SPF 50 Light Gel

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Buy Lait SPF 50+

Ingredient Info

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Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel 23 ingredients

Avène Lait SPF 50+ 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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Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel 23 ingredients

Avène Lait SPF 50+ 27 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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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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Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

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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Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

Avène Lait SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
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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Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

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

Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel 23 ingredients

Avène Lait SPF 50+ 27 ingredients

30% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel 23 ingredients

Avène Lait SPF 50+ 27 ingredients

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Reviews

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Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel 23 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating

Avène Lait SPF 50+ 27 ingredients

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