Avene Light Mineral Lotion Spf 50+ (Face & Body) (Canada)
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Avene Light Mineral Lotion SPF 50+ (Canada) is a pure mineral sunscreen using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, so it suits those avoiding chemical filters. It is formulated to wear light with a balanced finish and low ghost-mode, which keeps white cast minimal for a mineral, and it does not commonly sting. The low breakout-trigger makes it broadly skin-friendly. With a high score of 83.2 and good protection it is a top mineral choice for face and body.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 1 declared fragrance allergens
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White cast
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 6% declared
- β7 Titanium Dioxide, 4% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β8 Pure mineral formula (10% total declared)
- +3.9 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +5.3 Coated minerals (Alumina, Methicone)
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Heavy feel
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 6% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 4% declared
- β2 Cera Alba at #33, wax film
- β3 Trimethylsiloxysilicate at #10, silicone wax film
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Oleic Acid at #22, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
67
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Oleic Acid)
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Sorbitol)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +10 2 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +6 2 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (35)
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 (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 7 4% declared
- β 10 4% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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 14 6% declared
- β 8 6% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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8 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 silicone wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 7 film former
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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20 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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21 Trisiloxane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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22 Oleic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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24 Sorbitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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25 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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31 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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32 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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33 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
Is Avene Light Mineral Lotion mineral or chemical?
It is fully mineral. The filters are Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, so it suits people avoiding chemical sunscreens.
Does the Avene Light Mineral Lotion Spf 50+ (Face & Body) (Canada) leave a white cast?
It is rated low for ghost-mode, which is uncommon for a mineral, so white cast stays minimal. It is also formulated to wear light.
Is it good?
Yes, it is a top mineral pick. It scores 83.2 with good SPF 50+ protection for both face and body.