Avene Mineral Fluid Spf 50
76/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Avene Mineral Fluid SPF 50 is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for broad protection. As a mineral fluid it carries a medium white cast and a heavier feel on skin, but it is generally non-stinging and low on pore-clogging risk, which suits sensitive skin. It works okay as a makeup base. With a 75.7/100 score and good protection, it is a dependable mineral option for those who prefer zinc and titanium filters.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Medium
34
- +100 Starting score
- β27.5 Zinc Oxide at #1 (nano)
- β25 Titanium Dioxide at #3 (nano)
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +11.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina)
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Heavy feel
High
18
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #1
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- β2 Tribehenin at #31, wax film
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Comedogenic
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β17 Isopropyl Palmitate at #6, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
High
39
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
- β50 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glyceryl Behenate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dicaprylyl Ether)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
- β 4 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 2 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (nano)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (33)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (nano)
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Solvent base, the water phase
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 17 heavy comedogenic ester
- 4 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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10 Ptfe
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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14 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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15 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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18 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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19 Benzoic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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27 Polyamide-3
Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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29 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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31 Tribehenin
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Supporting ingredient
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33 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
Does Avene Mineral Fluid SPF 50 leave a white cast?
It has a medium white cast. As a pure mineral formula with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, some cast is common, especially on deeper skin tones.
Is Avene Mineral Fluid SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is pure mineral. It relies on Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, with no chemical filters, which suits sensitive skin.
Is it good?
It scores 75.7/100 with good protection at SPF 50. It is a dependable mineral choice, though it sits heavier on skin than lighter chemical formulas.