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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 versus Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on June 23, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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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.

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

Price

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Buy Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50

Starts at $24.21
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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
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating
Rosacea
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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HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.

2
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 Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
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 Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 42.

Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 47.

Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 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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HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 51.

Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 30.

8
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.

Learn more about CI 77492

HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 52.

Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 53.

Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 31.

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

23% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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