Avene Very High Protection SPF 50+
93/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Avene Very High Protection SPF 50+ is a chemical sunscreen built on a modern filter lineup including Tinosorb S, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine, filters known for strong, photostable UVA-UVB coverage. It wears light with a balanced finish, a low white cast, and does not commonly sting, so it sits comfortably under makeup. Pore-clogging risk is low and it layers well as a makeup base. Scoring 92.6 with excellent protection, it is a standout daily face option for most skin types.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #4, UV filter
- +47.5 Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β18.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β17.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β6.9 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Heavy feel
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Tribehenin at #25, wax film
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Fungal acne
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- β46 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Behenate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 6.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Tapioca Starch, Oryza Sativa Starch)
- β 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 7 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Oryza Sativa Starch, Tapioca Starch)
- β 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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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
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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Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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UV filter
- β 47.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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7 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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8 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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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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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 film former
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16 Benzoic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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19 Fragrance
Fragrance
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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23 Red 33
Colorant or pigment
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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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26 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Does Avene Very High Protection SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
It generally does not. It rates low for white cast thanks to its modern chemical filters, so it tends to wear clear on most skin tones.
Is the Avene Very High Protection SPF 50+ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It can work well. It has a balanced finish and a low pore-clogging risk, so it is generally friendly to oily and breakout-prone skin, though individual reactions vary.
Is Avene Very High Protection SPF 50+ any good?
Yes, it is a standout option, scoring 92.6 out of 100 with excellent protection. Its modern photostable filters, light feel and makeup-friendly finish make it a strong daily face choice.