Name: Avène Intense Protect SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Brand: Avène
SKU: 366154
Availability: InStock
Rating: 50 (1 reviews)

Avène Intense Protect SPF 50+ Sunscreen

Pierre Fabre S.A.

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

8

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-7)

What's inside

PEG-100 Stearate

Potential contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, possible mild gut irritation, synthetic origin, ultra-processed

Polysorbate 20

Mild skin irritation possible in sensitive individuals, rare sensitization

PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether

Ultra-processed synthetic surfactant, Not intended for ingestion as a food additive, Potential gastrointestinal irritation at high exposures (limited oral data), Possible microbiome disruption from synthetic emulsifiers (class effect; limited human evidence), May contain 1,4-dioxane residues from ethoxylation, May contain ethylene oxide residues from ethoxylation

Red 33 (CI 17200)

Irritation potential, sensitization risk, regulatory restrictions in some regions

Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine

Potential for skin irritation, allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, limited data on long-term systemic effects

Glyceryl Dibehenate

May cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive individuals, potential allergen in rare cases

Polyacrylate-13

Possible skin irritation, environmental concerns, synthetic processing

Xanthan Gum

Minor gastrointestinal intolerance in high amounts, possible allergen for sensitive individuals

Tribehenin

Adds saturated fat calories, potential LDL-cholesterol increase with high saturated-fat intake, possible gastrointestinal discomfort at very high intakes of certain long-chain saturated triglycerides

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Emollient, skin-conditioning, enhances product texture and absorption

Dicaprylyl Carbonate (di-n-octyl carbonate)

Skin conditioning, enhances spreadability and texture in formulations

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsification and formulation stabilization, improves texture and spreadability in topical products

VP/Eicosene Copolymer

Film-forming, improves product texture and adhesion

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Glyceryl Behenate

Emollient properties, improves texture and stability of topical products

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier, moisturizer, skin conditioning agent

Polyisobutene

Provides viscosity enhancement, film-forming properties, moisture retention

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying agent improving product texture and stability

Avène Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)

Soothing, anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, supports skin barrier function

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Emollient, improves skin feel and texture, enhances spreadability of formulations

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Effective broad-spectrum UVA protection, photostable compared to other UV filters

Glycerin

Moisture retention, solvent properties, texture improvement

Ethylhexyl Triazone

Effective UVB absorber, photostable, enhances sunscreen efficacy

Aqua [Water]

Solvent, hydrates formulation, dilutes other ingredients

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Effective broad-spectrum UV protection, photostability

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient, thickening agent, stabilizes emulsions

Benzoic Acid

Preservative effect, antimicrobial properties, extends shelf-life of food products

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, protects lipids from oxidation, supports product stability

Tocopheryl Glucoside

Antioxidant properties, supports skin barrier function, may protect against oxidative damage

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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