Avene Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Avene Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide as its only UV filter, a common choice for sensitive skin. It has a balanced finish, stays lightweight, and keeps a low white cast, which is notable for an all-mineral lotion. It does not sting and is low on the pore-clogging scale, with okay makeup compatibility. Protection rates moderate and the overall score is 73.9/100, a dependable gentle pick.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
64
- +100 Starting score
- β28 Zinc Oxide, 12% declared
- β8 Pure mineral formula (12% total declared)
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Heavy feel
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Zinc Oxide, 12% declared
- β2 Tribehenin at #25, wax film
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Fungal acne
Medium
41
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
- β50 6 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isoamyl Laurate, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Allantoin
- β¨ Bisabolol
Full ingredient list (27)
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 28 12% declared
- β 18 12% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Solvent base, the water phase
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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9 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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14 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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18 Polyester-7
Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 film former
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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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21 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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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23 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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25 Tribehenin
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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27 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
Is the Avene Mineral Sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen. Zinc Oxide is its only UV filter, which is a common choice for sensitive and reactive skin.
Does the Avene Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 leave a white cast?
It is rated low for white cast, which is notable for an all-mineral lotion. It wears with a balanced, lightweight finish and does not sting.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
It sits low on the pore-clogging scale and is non-stinging, so it is generally a gentle option. It scores 73.9/100 with a moderate protection rating.