AVÈNE MINERAL HIGH-PROTECTION TINTED COMPACT (beige)

Description

HISTORY

Because of their more than 270 years of expertise in caring for sensitive skin, Avène  is trusted by millions worldwide. Avène is rooted in dermatology, burn care, and hydrotherapy. At the heart of the brand is Avène’s Thermal Spring Water; naturally  sourced and clinically shown (by more than 150 studies!) to soothe, soften, and calm the skin. Avène Mineral High-Protection Tinted Compact (beige) builds on this experience.

ABOUT AVÈNE  MINERAL HIGH-PROTECT TINTED COMPACT (beige)

Avène Mineral High-Protection Tinted Compact (beige) is a 100% mineral based sunblock in a light, cream-to-powder formula, enriched with a powerful photo-stable antioxidant. Titanium Dioxide (13.7%) and Zinc Oxide (4.9%) provide broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 50.  The mineral formulation is non-irritating, so it is safe for children and for those  intolerant and sensitive skin types. Avène Mineral High-Protection Tinted Compact is a reef-friendly sunblock formula free from Octinoxate and Oxybenzone.

(see our blog article for more background and the difference between sun-screen and sun-block).

BENEFITS :

• 100% mineral sunblock filters
• Broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 50 protection
• Compact + mirror for easy application
• Water-resistant up to 40 minutes
• Non-greasy, matte finish
• Non-irritating, safe for intolerant, sensitive skin
• Available in two shades (beige and honey)
• Easy portability
• Gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin and safe for the marine ecosystem & coral reefs
• Significantly helps to prevent pigmentation induced by visible light
• FSA Approved Sunscreen

KEY INGREDIENTS:

• Titanium Dioxide (13.7%) and Zinc Oxide (4.9%) provide broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 50 protection
• Patented Pre-Tocopheryl, a photostable form of Vitamin E, provides powerful antioxidant protection against free radicals

INDICATION

• All skin types
• Hypersensitive and allergenic skin
• Post-procedure skin
• Use as a complementary product to all Avène skin care regimens.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

Avène Mineral High-Protect Tinted Compact SPF 50 (beige):

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (13.7%) ZINC OXIDE (4.9%).
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: DIMETHICONE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, SQUALANE, TALC, ETHYLHEXYL HYDROXYSTEARATE, POLYETHYLENE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, WATER, POLYGLYCERYL-3, DIISOSTEARATE, ALUMINA, STEARIC ACID, BEESWAX/CIRE D’ABEILLE, BHT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CIRE MICROCRYSTALLINE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL GLUCOSIDE, TRIBEHENIN, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), (CI 77491), (CI 77499).

HOW TO USE:

Apply generously and evenly to face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure. Re-apply every 2 hours or after 40 minutes of swimming or perspiring and immediately after towel drying.