Avène Mineral Sunscreen Multi-Defense Fluid SPF 50+

Avène

Mineral Sunscreen Multi-Defense Fluid SPF 50+

4.20 (216)
  • Clean Ingredients
  • Sustainable Packaging
  • HSA/FSA eligible
  • Derm Recommended
  • Alcohol Free
  • Fragrance Free
  • Paraben Free
  • Silicone Free
  • Sulfate Free
  • Talc Free

Ingredient safety

Colors come from public regulatory sources. Every color has a word next to it.

29 ingredients on the label

  • 27Low hazard
  • 0Not enough data
  • 2Moderate hazard
  • 0High hazard

29 ingredients on the label (29)

What reviewers said

Counted across 216 reviews

Liked

  • lightweight58
  • no white cast53
  • fragrance free48
  • not greasy43
  • easy to use23
  • gentle20
  • fast absorbing19

Not so much

  • white cast34
  • sticky7
  • greasy5
  • would not recommend5
  • formula seems changed4
  • watery4
  • allergic reaction3

Counted from shoppers' reviews on a retail site, not from our own users. These are shoppers' observations, not results from a clinical trial.

PERBETE reviews

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Ingredient groups

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Worth a look

High hazard (7-10)0
Not enough data yet0
Fragrance allergens the EU asks brands to label0
Ingredients with a cancer classification0

May help

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A stronger form of this exists0

Clinical evidence

Being in the list and working are two different things. This is where we split them.

What the ingredients are for

  • Emollient4
  • Botanical extract3
  • Emulsifier3
  • Thickener3
  • Skin conditioning2
  • Humectant2
  • Solvent2
  • Chelating agent1

Having these ingredients does not guarantee the product delivers the benefit.

By skin type

Every ingredient

Nothing is filtered out and nothing is hidden here.

  1. 1Zinc oxideLow hazard
  2. 2AquaLow hazard
  3. 3C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateLow hazard
  4. 4Jojoba EstersLow hazard
  5. 5Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideLow hazard
  6. 6PropanediolLow hazard
  7. 7POLYGLYCERYL-4 DIISOSTEARATE/POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE/SEBACATELow hazard
  8. 8TRIDECYL SALICYLATEModerate hazard
  9. 9NYLON-12Low hazard
  10. 10NiacinamideLow hazard
  11. 11MethylpropanediolLow hazard
  12. 12SilicaLow hazard
  13. 13GlycerolGlycerinLow hazard
  14. 14Sodium ChlorideLow hazard
  15. 15COCO-CAPRYLATELow hazard
  16. 16POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATELow hazard
  17. 17Caprylyl GlycolLow hazard
  18. 18alpha-BisabololBisabololLow hazard
  19. 19AllantoinLow hazard
  20. 20Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractLow hazard
  21. 21STEARALKONIUM HECTORITELow hazard
  22. 22LecithinLow hazard
  23. 23POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATELow hazard
  24. 24POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYRICINOLEATELow hazard
  25. 26Helianthus Annuus ExtractLow hazard
  26. 27α-TocopherolTocopherolListed below the 1% lineLow hazard
  27. 28Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractListed below the 1% lineLow hazard
  28. 29Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateListed below the 1% lineLow hazard
  29. 30Sodium HydroxideListed below the 1% lineModerate hazard

1 names we could not match

These are printed on the label but are not in our dictionary yet. They are why the numbers above skip. We show them rather than drop them.

  • phenylpropanal

How to use

Adults and children 6 months and older apply generously 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying. Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor. Sun Protection Measures: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection including: Limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, hat, and sunglasses. Precautions: For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor is rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.

Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.

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