HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ Versus Avène Mineral Fluid SPF 50+

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ versus Avène Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ .

Published on August 14, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

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 or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++

Avène Mineral Fluid SPF 50+

Sunscreen Spanish Brand Spain

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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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients

Avène Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ 34 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

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

At a glance

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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients

Avène Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ 34 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (6)

Mineral UV Filter

Vitamin C

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)

Vitamin E

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients

Avène Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ 34 ingredients

Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Arginine • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Titanium Dioxide • Hexylene Glycol • C14-22 Alcohols • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Myristyl Alcohol • Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Phenoxyethanol • Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract • Ethylhexyl Ferulate • Ferulic Acid • Caffeic Acid • Physalis Angulata Extract • Ceteareth-25 • Caprylyl Glycol • Melanin • Myristyl Glucoside • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Caprylyl Methicone • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer • Glycerin • Ascorbic Acid • Alumina • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate • Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide Peg-15 Disulfate • Camellia Sinensis Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum • Phytosphingosine Hcl • Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract • Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl • Panthenyl Triacetate • Parfum • Simethicone • Oxothiazolidine • Disodium EDTA • Silica • Ethyl Linoleate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Oleyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Lecithin • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopherol • Linalool • Limonene

Titanium Dioxide 11.4% • Zinc Oxide 14.6% • Water • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate • Isopropyl Palmitate • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Isododecane • Isohexadecane • Ptfe • Triethylhexanoin • Dicaprylyl Ether • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Alumina • Stearic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer • Silica • Benzoic Acid • Caprylic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Hectorite • Glyceryl Behenate • Glyceryl Dibehenate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Hydrocinnamyl Cinnamate • Polyamide-3 • Sodium Chloride • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Tribehenin • Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

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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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Avène Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Titanium Dioxide

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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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

Avène Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Caprylyl Glycol

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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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.

Avène Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.

Alumina

What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.

As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.

Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.

Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.

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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.

Avène Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.

Avène Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 31.

Disodium EDTA

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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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 44.

Avène Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.

Silica

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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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.

Avène Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.

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