Very High Protection Spray SPF 50+

Very High Protection Spray SPF 50+

3.0
29ingredients
SunscreenAvène

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeCruelty-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from Avène lists 29 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
  • Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
  • Lauryl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Lauryl Glucoside
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrightening

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
  • 4
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

29

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, coco-caprylate/caprate, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, diisopropyl adipate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, diethylhexyl butamido triazone, polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, glycerin, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, decyl glucoside, benzoic acid, butylene glycol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, disodium edta, parfum, helianthus annuus seed oil, hydroxycapric acid, lauryl glucoside, oxothiazolidine, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, sorbic acid, tocopherol, tocopheryl glucoside, xanthan gum

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11decyl glucoside17parfum20lauryl glucoside22propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Very High Protection Spray SPF 50+ contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Very High Protection Spray SPF 50+ with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Very High Protection Spray SPF 50+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Very High Protection Spray SPF 50+'s listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Very High Protection Spray SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Very High Protection Spray SPF 50+ contains 5 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Very High Protection Spray SPF 50+ against your own profile.