Reflexe Solaire Enfants SPF 50+
Sunscreen

Reflexe Solaire Enfants SPF 50+

Avene
30Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
73% Natural27% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
Avene Thermal Spring WaterAlkyl Benzoate (Emollient)EXCELLENTDicaprylyl CarbonateEXCELLENTTinosorb M (UV Filter)GOODWaterEXCELLENTGlycerinEXCELLENT

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Benzoic AcidMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
Polyacrylate-13
Product types:(a) Body leave-on products(b) Other products
Conditions:(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg(b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

N

Nanomaterial Ingredients

These ingredients are in nanomaterial form. EU law requires [nano] labelling in the ingredient list and pre-market notification to the Commission.

  • nano
    Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]Nanomaterial — requires mandatory labelling as [nano] per EU Regulation No 1223/2009 Art. 19.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.3 — Ineffective
6.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 6.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

73% natural27% synthetic
22 natural 8 synthetic

Based on 30 ingredients analyzed. 73% natural and 27% synthetic.

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning10:Avene Thermal Spring Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides... +2 more
skin conditioning - emollient6:C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Behenate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
uv filter4:Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano], Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light lotion that absorbs reasonably fast
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.