Avène Sun Very High Protection Sport Fluid SPF 50+
Sunscreen

Avène Sun Very High Protection Sport Fluid SPF 50+

Avene
34Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
74% Natural26% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
Thermal Spring WaterAlkyl Benzoate (Emollient)EXCELLENTDicaprylyl CarbonateEXCELLENTTinosorb M (UV Filter)GOODWaterEXCELLENTGlycerinEXCELLENT
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 6.4 — Ineffective
6.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.4
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 6.4: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.4, 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

74% natural26% synthetic
25 natural 9 synthetic

Based on 34 ingredients analyzed. 74% natural and 26% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning10:Thermal Spring Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylyl Glycol... +2 more
skin conditioning - emollient6:C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Behenate
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:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.